Explore Lawrence, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lawrence, 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 Lawrence.
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 | Lawrence |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.865956 |
| Longitude | -85.989646 |
| Population | 49,370 |
| Density | 946.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 46226, 46216 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| County Seat | Indianapolis |
| School District | Lawrence Township Metropolitan School District |
Lawrence occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plains, where the horizon stretches wide under an expansive, often amber-hued sky. It lies 7.3 miles southwest of McCordsville, IN (from McCordsville, IN: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.6 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The terrain surrounding Lawrence remains largely flat, a gentle expanse of earth that catches the soft, slanted light of late afternoon with remarkable clarity. Bells Run meanders through the landscape just one mile away, serving as a subtle artery that drains the local soil. Residents seeking a moment of respite often visit Lawrence Community Park, a space that offers a necessary stillness amidst the hum of daily activity. Indian Lake lies only three miles distant, providing a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds above the prairie.
Lawrence grew from a modest settlement into a place where the rhythm of industry and commerce defines the daily march of hours. The local economy has long been anchored by a blend of military heritage and modern enterprise, reflecting a history of service and adaptation. Many residents contribute to a manufacturing and logistics sector that has evolved from older, localized trade roots into a broader regional network. The work here is steady, grounded in the practical output of warehouses and small-scale businesses that keep the town moving forward. While the industrial landscape has changed, the underlying spirit of Lawrence remains tied to the industrious nature of its people.
The cultural character of Lawrence is marked by a steady, pragmatic warmth that welcomes those who value a straightforward way of life. The town square and surrounding neighborhoods reflect a pride in maintenance and local connection, often punctuated by the sound of high school athletics echoing through the autumn air. While the distant silhouette of Pea Ridge can be seen on the horizon on the clearest days, the local identity is firmly rooted in the immediate, accessible geography of the plains. Notable figures such as the renowned jazz musician Freddie Hubbard once walked these streets, carrying the influence of the local sound into the wider world. Community life often centers around seasonal gatherings that highlight the shared experiences of neighbors and families.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawrence, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.865956, -85.989646. 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 Lawrence includes the ZIP code (46226, 46216), telephone area code (260), county seat of Marion County (Indianapolis), and school district assignment (Lawrence Township Metropolitan School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |