Independence Indiana Map
Independence, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Independence, Warren County.
Interactive Map of Independence, Indiana
| City | Independence |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Warren |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 40.337537 |
| Longitude | -87.168899 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 173.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Independence, Indiana
Independence is a locality in Warren County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 20. The population density is 173.9 people per km². Independence is located at 40.3375°N, 87.1689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47918.
Independence rests in the gentle embrace of Warren County, where the land unfolds in broad, fertile plains punctuated by the subtle rise and fall of glacial moraines. It lies 15.0 miles west-south-west of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 246°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-east of Attica. Here, the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas brushed with the soft hues of Indiana’s changing seasons, from the pale gold of late summer to the stark, brilliant blue of winter. Creeks, like thin silver threads, wind through the fields, feeding the larger Wabash River not far to the east, their banks lined with a resilient mix of deciduous trees that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, especially in the quiet mornings before the sun fully asserts its dominion, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and dew-kissed grass, a grounding aroma that speaks of deep roots and enduring cycles. The history of Independence is a quiet narrative of agriculture and community, its founding tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers. For much of its existence, the local economy has been inextricably linked to the bounty of the land, with crops like corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity, their golden heads nodding in unison under the summer sun. While no grand historical monuments dominate the landscape, the sturdy, weathered barns and the simple, well-kept homes scattered across the countryside are testaments to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this earth. Independence itself, a small cluster of buildings at a crossroads, serves as a modest hub, a place where neighbors gather, where the day’s news is exchanged over coffee, and where the unhurried rhythm of rural life continues its steady beat.
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About This Independence Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Independence, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Independence and Warren County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Independence is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Independence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
