Milford Indiana Map

About Milford, Indiana

Milford is a locality in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 67. The population density is 141.6 people per km². Milford is located at 39.3503°N, 85.6180°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47240.

Milford lies in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and earth, a place where the horizon offers a generous sweep of Indiana sky. It lies 17.6 miles north-east of Bartholomew, IN (from Bartholomew, IN: bearing 56°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Greensburg. Rolling fields, a verdant quilt stitched with the emerald of corn and the gold of soybeans, stretch out from the modest cluster of buildings. The land here is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet grace, a gentle yielding to the plow and the seasons. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light that softens the edges of barns and silos, lending a painterly quality to the ordinary. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp soil and growing things, a subtle perfume that is Milford’s signature. The history of Milford is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy that continues to define its economy. For generations, the land has been the primary source of livelihood, with farmers tending the rich soil that lies beneath the present-day roads and homes. Though industry has broadened to include small manufacturing and services, the heart of Milford still beats to the rhythm of the harvest. The presence of the Flat Rock River nearby, a constant, flowing presence, has long been a vital artery, influencing settlement patterns and providing a source of sustenance and transport in earlier times. While no grand monuments mark its past, a sense of enduring connection to the land and its cycles pervades Milford, a testament to the resilience of those who have called it home.

About This Milford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milford, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.350328, -85.618031. 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 Milford and Decatur County.

Detailed location data for Milford includes the ZIP code (47240), telephone area code (260), county seat of Decatur County (Greensburg), and school district assignment (Decatur County 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 Milford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.