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Elwood Indiana Map

Explore Elwood, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Elwood, Indiana

How to Use This Elwood, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Elwood, Indiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Indiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Elwood.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Elwood
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Madison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	40.276983
Longitude	-85.841925
Population	8,410
Density	818.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	46036
Area Code	260
County Seat	Anderson
School District	Elwood Community School Corporation

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About Elwood, Indiana

Elwood is a locality in Madison County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,410. The population density is 818.3 people per km². Elwood is located at 40.2770°N, 85.8419°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Elwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 46036.

Elwood emerges from the flat, fertile plains of the Midwest, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered by the distant, hazy silhouette of The Hogback. It lies 14.6 miles northwest of Anderson, IN (from Anderson, IN: bearing 324°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Alexandria. The landscape around Elwood is defined by the steady, quiet movement of Big Duck Creek as it winds through the surrounding farmland and woodlot mosaic. Residents often find comfort in the expansive sky that colors the fields in deep shades of gold and violet as the sun dips low. Central Park provides a quiet green anchor right in the center of the grid, offering a place for the community to gather beneath the shade of mature trees. Even when the air turns crisp, the geography remains a study in horizontal lines and the patient, slow growth of the earth.

Elwood grew through the steady hum of industry, once serving as a booming center for the natural gas industry that fueled the regional economy. This industrial legacy left behind a landscape of sturdy brick buildings that stand as witnesses to the town’s industrious past. Over the decades, the work shifted, but the commitment to local manufacturing and agriculture remains a core component of how people organize their livelihoods today. The rhythm of daily life in Elwood reflects a practical, hardworking spirit that prizes reliability above all else. Families continue to steward the surrounding acreage, ensuring that the legacy of the land is preserved through careful, seasonal labor. It is a place where the economy is measured not by sudden spikes, but by the persistent, quiet persistence of a job well done.

Elwood carries a distinct cultural character shaped by the values of a classic Indiana upbringing, where basketball courts serve as the unofficial social centers of the neighborhood. The community honors its heritage through local events that bring neighbors together in the spirit of shared tradition and regional pride. Among those who have left a mark on the wider world, Wendell Willkie stands out as a son of Elwood, having risen from these streets to become a significant figure in national politics. The town maintains a modest, grounded atmosphere, free from the pretense that often finds its way into larger urban centers. On quiet afternoons, the focus turns toward the simple beauty of the local skyline or a stroll through Central Park to catch the light shifting across the grass. Life in Elwood moves with a purposeful, deliberate pace, anchored by the people who call these streets their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Callaway Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 034° NE
Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 130° SE
South P Street Athletic Fields & Elwood Disc Golf (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
Worlds Largest Ball Of Paint (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 100° E
Alexandria Fire Department Time Capsule (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 097° E
The Ten Commandments (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 272° W
Zimmer Ross (Gallery) — 10.5 mi, 272° W
Walking Man - "Smilin' Stan" (Public Artwork) — 12.4 mi, 135° SE
Shady Park (Aqua Gardens) Killbuck Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 140° SE
Burr Oak Bend (State Conservation Area) — 14.3 mi, 208° SW
Flag poles (Monument) — 14.8 mi, 140° SE
Rangeline Park (Local Recreation) — 16.0 mi, 139° SE
Mounds State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 136° SE
Circle Mound (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 mi, 136° SE
Earthwork F (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 mi, 135° SE
Forest Park Carousel & Concessions (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 212° SW
Kirkendall Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.1 mi, 299° NW
First Merchants Pavilion (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 211° SW
Regal Cinemas 10 (Cinema) — 18.6 mi, 205° SW
Gas City Museum (Museum) — 18.8 mi, 039° NE
M3 Stuart (Attraction) — 18.9 mi, 039° NE
Belfry Theatre (Theatre) — 19.4 mi, 201° S
Emagine Cinemas 16 (Cinema) — 20.4 mi, 194° S
Bullpen Tournaments (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 227° SW
Fall Creek Woods (Nature Reserve) — 23.3 mi, 140° SE
David Owsley Museum of Art (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 103° E
Mississinewa Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 24.1 mi, 014° N
Sahm Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 26.9 mi, 204° SW
Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park (State Park) — 28.0 mi, 197° S
Salamonie Reservoir (State Recreation Area) — 34.6 mi, 016° N

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