Heltonville Indiana Map

About Heltonville, Indiana

Heltonville is a locality in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 11. The population density is 60.5 people per km². Heltonville is located at 38.9278°N, 86.3755°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47436.

Heltonville unfolds itself across a gentle spread of Lawrence County land, where the rolling terrain of southern Indiana slopes toward the Salt Creek watershed. It lies 18.3 miles south-south-east of Bloomington, IN (from Bloomington, IN: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-east of Bedford. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of agricultural life, a quiet counterpoint to the rustle of oak and maple leaves. The landscape is a mosaic of cleared fields, their amber and green hues shifting with the seasons, interspersed with woodlands that hold a hushed stillness, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in strokes of apricot and rose. The very character of Heltonville seems to be etched into the land itself, a place where the quiet persistence of nature dictates the pace. This corner of Indiana breathes a history tied to the land's bounty and the industry that sought it out. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of timber, Heltonville's early economy was largely agrarian, with farming and the processing of local resources forming its backbone. The area’s geology also played a significant role, with limestone quarrying becoming a vital part of its industrial narrative, leaving behind scars and legacies on the surrounding countryside that speak of hard work and resourcefulness. Even today, a sense of that enduring connection to the earth and its materials can be felt, a quiet resilience that defines the spirit of Heltonville.

About This Heltonville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Heltonville, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.927828, -86.375546. 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 Heltonville and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Heltonville includes the ZIP code (47436), telephone area code (317), county seat of Lawrence County (Bedford), and school district assignment (North Lawrence 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 Heltonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.