Explore Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood.
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 | Greenwood |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.60299 |
| Longitude | -86.108505 |
| Population | 63,830 |
| Density | 883.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 47374, 46795, 46777, 46142 |
| Area Code | 574, 260 |
| County Seat | Franklin |
| School District | Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation |
Greenwood occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plains, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under a vast, changing sky. It lies 2.3 miles east of Hendricks, IN (from Hendricks, IN: bearing 80°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-northwest of Franklin. The gentle path of Pleasant Creek carves a singular identity through the local terrain, offering a cooling presence that dictates the flow of the land long before the reach of human hands. Beyond the immediate development, the horizon is punctuated by the faint, distant silhouette of Pea Ridge, which anchors the perspective of those who look toward the west. While the residents often find solace in the greenery of Old City Park, the surrounding geography remains a mosaic of woodlots and open fields, occasionally yielding to the quiet waters of Wagon Wheel Lake, which rests only a short distance away to provide a mirrored surface for the afternoon light.
Settlement in Greenwood began with the steady ambition of pioneers who recognized the potential of the fertile, dark soil and the accessibility provided by the regional topography. These early inhabitants organized their lives around the rhythms of the seasons, establishing a foundation that favored perseverance and the steady growth of a central square. As the years progressed, the original log structures and modest dwellings gave way to more permanent brick and mortar, reflecting a transition from a frontier outpost to a place of lasting permanence. The history of Greenwood is written in the architecture of its older neighborhoods, where the craftsmanship of previous generations remains visible in the sturdy frames and porches that have weathered countless winters.
Industrial growth transformed Greenwood from a local agricultural hub into a vital node of regional commerce and infrastructure. The economy now balances a diverse array of businesses, ranging from retail corridors that draw travelers from across the state to logistics centers that leverage the proximity of major transit arteries. Education plays an essential role in the character of Greenwood, as local schools and nearby collegiate institutions provide the intellectual fiber necessary for a modern workforce. The infrastructure has expanded in tandem with this development, creating a reliable grid that supports daily commutes and the steady movement of goods, ensuring that the livelihood of the people remains anchored in both tradition and progress.
Cultural life in Greenwood thrives through a calendar of annual festivals that bring neighbors together to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the shared identity of the region. While the residents maintain a deep, quiet pride in the athletic traditions common to basketball-court towns, the focus often shifts to the communal spirit found at local fairs and public gatherings. Landmarks such as the meticulously maintained grounds of Old City Park serve as the primary stage for these events, offering a shared space where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the clouds. Whether through the enthusiasm for regional sports or the simple appreciation of a quiet evening spent near the water, the people of Greenwood cultivate a sense of belonging that feels as grounded as the earth beneath their feet.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.60299, -86.108505. 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 Greenwood includes the ZIP code (47374, 46795, 46777), telephone area code (574, 260), county seat of Johnson County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation).
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. |