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Howard Indiana Map

Explore Howard, 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 Howard, Indiana

How to Use This Howard, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	39.91615
Longitude	-87.37557
Population	82,752
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	47952, 46901
Area Code	765, 574
County Seat	Rockville

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About Howard, Indiana

Howard is a locality in Parke County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 82,752. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Howard is located at 39.9162°N, 87.3756°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP codes: 47952, 46901.

Howard commands a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky claims a dominant portion of the visual field. It lies 6.8 miles northeast of Vermillion, IN (from Vermillion, IN: bearing 53°T), and is situated 19.7 miles southeast of Danville. The physical character of Howard is shaped by an expansive mosaic of woodlots and productive farmland that shifts in color from the vibrant, tender greens of spring to the muted, golden browns of late autumn. Nearby, Mill Creek carves a modest path through the earth, its flow serving as a subtle, rhythmic pulse in an otherwise still environment. For those who seek the deeper contours of the terrain, Pot Rock Hollow offers a sheltered depression that contrasts with the flatter fields, while the distant, singular rise of Truax Hill provides a fixed point for the eye amidst the broad, open expanse of the countryside.

Founders of Howard looked upon these fertile soils and perceived the potential for a stable, enduring settlement, establishing a grid that respected the pragmatic needs of early agricultural life. The development of Howard followed the steady patterns of expansion that defined the nineteenth-century interior, moving from small, isolated homesteads to a more centralized node of commerce and social interaction. Over generations, the architecture of the area has evolved to reflect this history, with brick structures appearing as permanent, weather-worn anchors amidst the changing crops. The spirit of the place remains tied to these original efforts, where the labor of clearing the land and organizing the first roads established a baseline of resilience that informs the identity of Howard to this day.

Economic life in Howard centers on a blend of tradition and modern necessity, drawing strength from the regional agricultural base while supporting local infrastructure that keeps the community connected to broader markets. The modest industrial presence is complemented by a work ethic that favors reliability, ensuring that the necessary services and logistics of the region remain functional and efficient. While Howard does not serve as a hub for major universities, the educational needs of the populace are met through local schools that act as social centers, fostering a sense of continuity across generations. This practical framework, supported by roads that cut through the fields like taut lines, ensures that Howard remains a viable, self-sustaining participant in the regional economy.

Cultural life in Howard finds its expression in the high-school basketball games that draw the community together on winter evenings, turning the gymnasiums into the definitive social theaters of the region. Annual festivals provide a seasonal cadence to the calendar, celebrating the harvest and the simple, shared rhythms of life in a rural setting. Residents often venture the short distance to Turkey Run State Park to engage with the natural beauty of the region, or perhaps enjoy a quiet afternoon near the waters of Lake Waveland. While Howard is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it is shaped by the collective memory of its people, who value the steady, unadorned beauty of their surroundings and the enduring stability of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Turkey Run State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 106° E
Rocky Hollow-Falls Canyon Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 096° E
Montezuma / Wabash R. Public Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 8.9 mi, 179° S
Camel's Back (Viewpoint) — 9.0 mi, 098° E
"140 Steps" (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 102° E
Col. Lieber Memorial (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 104° E
Richard Lieber (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 104° E
Turkey Run Hollow (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 104° E
Juliet Straus Memorial (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 104° E
Punch Bowl (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 100° E
Wedge Rock (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 101° E
Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 282° W
Sugar Creek (Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 100° E
Vermilion River - Wabash Drainage (Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 309° NW
Rockville Lake Park (Local Park) — 12.1 mi, 139° SE
Forest Glen Seep Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.4 mi, 308° NW
Howards Hollow Seep Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.8 mi, 304° NW
Shades State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 085° E
Westville Depot Historical Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 302° NW
Young Immigrant (Public Artwork) — 16.9 mi, 186° S
Cecil M. Harden Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 18.4 mi, 124° SE
Cecil M. Hardin Lake (Recreation Area) — 19.2 mi, 125° SE
Danville War Museum (Museum) — 19.9 mi, 318° NW
Vermillion County Museum (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 317° NW
AMC Classic Village Mall 6 (Cinema) — 22.2 mi, 323° NW
Kickapoo State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 23.3 mi, 307° NW
Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc. (Theatre) — 30.2 mi, 154° SE
Swope Art Museum (Museum) — 31.2 mi, 183° S
Putnam County Train Museum (Museum) — 32.7 mi, 124° SE
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 60.8 mi, 135° SE · 16k acres

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