Johnson Indiana Map

About Johnson, Indiana

Johnson is a locality in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 379. The population density is 65.3 people per km². Johnson is located at 38.2778°N, 87.7459°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47665.

Johnson rests in the gentle embrace of southwestern Indiana's rolling farmland, where the earth, rich and dark, yields its bounty under a sky that often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses. It lies 16.4 miles north-north-west of Vanderburgh, IN (from Vanderburgh, IN: bearing 326°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south of Mount Carmel. Fields of corn and soybeans, emerald in the summer and burnished gold in the autumn, unfurl across the landscape, punctuated by stands of mature trees that mark the boundaries of properties and whisper secrets in the breeze. The air itself carries a clean scent, a blend of fertile soil and the distant breath of the Wabash River, a constant presence shaping the horizon with its subtle influence. Dusk here is a painterly affair, the setting sun bleeding hues of rose and lavender across the western sky, softening the edges of barns and silos into silhouettes against the fading light. The history of Johnson is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Gibson County, its roots firmly planted in the fertile soil that has sustained generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of productive land, established farms that became the bedrock of the local economy, a tradition that continues to this day with robust harvests of corn, soybeans, and other staples. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this quiet corner, a strong sense of self-reliance and community persists, evident in the well-maintained homes and the friendly greetings exchanged on the quiet streets. The legacy of those who first tilled this ground is palpable, a quiet testament to perseverance and a deep connection to the land that defines the enduring character of Johnson.

About This Johnson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Johnson, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.277823, -87.745861. 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 Johnson and Gibson County.

Detailed location data for Johnson includes the ZIP code (47665), telephone area code (812), county seat of Gibson County (Princeton), and school district assignment (South Gibson School Corporation). 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 Johnson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.