Explore Floyd, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Floyd, 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 Floyd.
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 | Floyd |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Floyd County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 38.286928 |
| Longitude | -85.889555 |
| Population | 77,207 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 47150 |
| Area Code | 317 |
| County Seat | New Albany |
Floyd emerges as a quiet expanse of inland territory where the horizon is defined by the steady, earthen presence of Hitner Ridge. It lies 3.5 miles west of New Albany, IN (from New Albany, IN: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-northwest of Louisville. Middle Creek carves a deliberate path through the landscape, acting as a life-giving artery that directs the flow of runoff through the verdant, rolling terrain. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Mount Saint Frances Lake offer a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds of the mid-continent sky. The light here at dusk possesses a singular, amber clarity, catching the edges of the woods and illuminating the limestone-rich soil that characterizes the region. When the sun retreats behind the ridge, the air cools with a sudden, crisp finality, settling over Logan Hollow in a shroud of thin, evening mist.
Settlers arrived in Floyd by following the ancient, natural corridors that wound through the dense hardwood timber of the territory. These pioneers recognized the utility of the land early on, establishing homesteads that relied upon the fertile ground and the proximity of reliable water sources. The history of Floyd remains tied to the slow, methodical clearing of the woodlots and the subsequent cultivation of fields that still define the perimeter of the locality. Over generations, the architecture of the area evolved from crude timber structures to the sturdy brick foundations that reflect the industrious spirit of those who first broke the sod. The legacy of these early inhabitants persists in the layout of the old roads and the persistent, quiet determination that still governs the daily habits of the people.
Economic vitality in Floyd rests upon a foundation of local agriculture and the steady rhythm of small-scale industry that supports the broader regional network. While the infrastructure is designed for efficiency rather than speed, the roads connect residents to hubs of commerce where the labor of the region is processed and distributed. Educational needs are met by institutions that prioritize vocational training and foundational knowledge, ensuring that the younger generation remains grounded in the practical skills required for modern life. The proximity of such resources allows Floyd to maintain a degree of self-sufficiency, with the local economy functioning as a quiet engine that hums beneath the surface of everyday life. Utility lines and paved arteries stretch across the fields, linking the work of the present to the logistical demands of the state.
Cultural identity in Floyd is shaped by a deep appreciation for the landscape and the seasonal markers that dictate the pace of the year. Residents often gather for local festivities that celebrate the harvest or the turning of the leaves, finding common ground in traditions that prioritize community cohesion over spectacle. While major professional sports leagues operate at a distance, the local interest in collegiate athletics is profound, with the spirit of the game often filling the air on autumn weekends. Visitors may explore the nearby Edwardsville Park for recreation, or travel a short distance to observe the geological wonder of the Falls of the Ohio. The character of Floyd is not found in grand monuments, but in the enduring way the inhabitants value their connection to the land and to one another.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Floyd, Indiana. Coordinates: 38.286928, -85.889555. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Floyd includes the ZIP code (47150), telephone area code (317), county seat of Floyd County (New Albany), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |