Hayden Indiana Map

About Hayden, Indiana

Hayden is a locality in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 501. The population density is 78.2 people per km². Hayden is located at 38.9714°N, 85.7389°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP codes: 47265, 47245.

Hayden occupies a quiet expanse of the Indiana landscape, where the horizon stretches flat and wide across a mosaic of cultivated fields and dense woodlots. It lies 3.1 miles west of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 259°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-northeast of Seymour. Sixmile Creek carves a shallow, meandering path through the earth just a mile away, its presence marked by the thicket of sycamores and willows that trace the water’s course. During the transition of seasons, the air takes on a crisp, heavy clarity, carrying the scent of damp soil and drying stalks across the open plains. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Poplar Ridge occasionally reveals itself when the atmospheric conditions allow, reminding the observer of the greater geological shifts occurring far beyond the immediate, level terrain.

Agriculture defines the pulse of Hayden, maintaining a rhythm dictated by the turning of the seasons and the demands of the soil. The proximity of the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge serves as a sanctuary for migratory birds, bringing a seasonal vibrancy to the area that contrasts with the steady, industrious pace of local farm life. While Selmier State Forest provides a dense, quiet sanctuary for those seeking the stillness of older timber, the nearby waters of Country Squire Lake offer a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting sky. Life here moves with the deliberate focus of a place that values the harvest and the enduring stability of its rural foundations, remaining firmly connected to the earth that has sustained it for generations.

About This Hayden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hayden, Indiana. Coordinates: 38.971424, -85.738896. 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 Hayden includes the ZIP code (47265, 47245), telephone area code (317), county seat of Jennings County (Vernon), and school district assignment (Jennings County Schools).

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.