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Franklin Indiana Map

Explore Franklin, 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 Franklin, Indiana

How to Use This Franklin, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Franklin, 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 Franklin.

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	Franklin
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Johnson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	39.494841
Longitude	-86.05437
Population	25,313
Density	696.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	47346, 46131
Area Code	317, 260
County Seat	Franklin
School District	Franklin Community School Corporation

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About Franklin, Indiana

Franklin is a locality in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 25,313. The population density is 696.4 people per km². Franklin is located at 39.4948°N, 86.0544°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Franklin is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47346, 46131.

Franklin rises from the fertile plains of the Midwest, defined by the steady, winding path of Youngs Creek as it cuts through the local landscape. It lies 6.6 miles east-southeast of Bargersville, IN (from Bargersville, IN: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southeast of Greenwood. The horizon is kept at a distance by the gentle rise of Pea Ridge, which silhouettes against the evening sky like a soft, permanent boundary. Within the town, Province Park offers a quiet expanse of green where the sunlight filters through the canopy to warm the earth in long, golden shafts. Those seeking further solitude might wander toward Mullendore Pond, a serene body of water reflecting the changing colors of the sky four miles from the center. Beyond the town limits, the terrain shifts into a mosaic of woodlots and farmland, grounding Franklin in the enduring rhythms of the inland earth.

Franklin carries a heritage built upon the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the value of the rich, dark soil and the proximity of reliable water. Agriculture once served as the primary engine of progress, though the economy has since broadened to include diverse manufacturing and professional services that sustain the modern local workforce. The steady hum of commerce persists in the quiet hours, echoing the transition from field labor to the precision of contemporary industry. Further afield, the distant expanse of Pitcher Hollow reminds residents of the deeper, older topography that once dictated the movement of people and goods. Even as the town expands, the presence of Swain Memorial Forest thirteen miles away serves as a reminder of the vast, wooded wilderness that defined this region long before the first brick was laid.

Franklin maintains a character defined by its historic architecture, particularly the stately buildings that stand with a quiet, dignified presence in the center of the grid. Among these notable landmarks, the local courthouse serves as a focal point for civic life, where the pace of the day is marked by the deliberate movement of people across the square. The cultural life of the community finds expression in regular public events that gather neighbors together, fostering a sense of shared purpose and continuity. Notable figures such as the musician Fred D. Miller have emerged from this soil, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world. Whether through the seasonal festivals or the daily gatherings at local shops, the people here cultivate a life that values connection and a steady, predictable grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Train Car (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 169° S
War Monument (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 182° S
Street Art (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 168° S
Province Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 173° S
Blue Heron Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 202° S
Atterbury Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 172° S
On Stage Live At The Luxe (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 349° N
Atterbury (Local Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 179° S
Smock Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 10.0 mi, 348° N
Driftwood Public Fishing Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 161° S
Statue of St. Francis (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 352° N
Winding River Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 14.3 mi, 316° NW
Whip-poor-will Woods (Nature Reserve) — 15.3 mi, 194° S
Ransburg Auditorium (Theatre) — 15.4 mi, 344° N
Key Stadium (Stadium) — 15.4 mi, 345° N
Wallace F. Holladay Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.3 mi, 313° NW
The HiFi (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 346° N
Mooresville Movies (Cinema) — 18.5 mi, 293° NW
The Archivist (Gallery) — 18.9 mi, 343° N
School 15 Arch (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 350° N
Bean Blossom Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.7 mi, 213° SW
International Chimpanzee Complex Community Hub (Attraction) — 19.9 mi, 341° N
Imax (Cinema) — 19.9 mi, 342° N
Kind Gallery (Gallery) — 19.9 mi, 320° NW
American Heart Association Learn CPR Station (Attraction) — 19.9 mi, 320° NW
Brown County State Park (State Park) — 22.1 mi, 202° S
Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park (State Park) — 24.9 mi, 003° N
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 27.9 mi, 192° S · 204k acres
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.7 mi, 243° SW · 16k acres
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 32.5 mi, 204° SW · 13k acres

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