Hamilton Indiana Map

About Hamilton, Indiana

Hamilton is a locality in Madison County, Indiana, United States. Hamilton is located at 40.1231°N, 85.7850°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46742.

Hamilton rests in a broad, fertile plain, where the land gently slopes toward the south, a subtle declivity that hints at the slow, patient work of water over millennia. It lies 5.7 miles west-north-west of Anderson, IN (from Anderson, IN: bearing 283°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-west of Pendleton. The soil, a rich, dark loam, holds the memory of ancient seas and the persistent breath of the wind, which often carries the scent of freshly turned earth and distant rain. Here, the sky feels vast, an immense canvas often painted with the soft grays of Indiana clouds or the brilliant, untroubled blue of summer afternoons. The roads, straight and true, slice through fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze, framing the horizon with a reassuring, geometric order. The roots of Hamilton run deep into the agricultural heart of Madison County, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, a legacy that still shapes its quiet character. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established a community that has weathered the shifts of industry and progress with a steadfast resilience. While large-scale manufacturing has largely receded, leaving behind echoes of a busier past, the enduring spirit of Hamilton is found in its close-knit neighborhoods and the steady hum of local businesses. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, is remarkable; it softens the edges of the barns and silos, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a timeless, almost pastoral grace.

About This Hamilton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.123096, -85.784978. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hamilton and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the ZIP code (46011), telephone area code (260, 574), county seat of Madison County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Hamilton Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hamilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.