Modoc, 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 Modoc, Randolph County.
| City | Modoc |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Randolph |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 40.045324 |
| Longitude | -85.126354 |
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 251.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Modoc is a locality in Randolph County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 251.1 people per km². Modoc is located at 40.0453°N, 85.1264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47358.
Modoc rests in the rolling topography of Randolph County, Indiana, where the land itself seems to exhale a gentle, verdant breath. It lies 15.2 miles north-west of Wayne, IN (from Wayne, IN: bearing 316°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Hagerstown. Fields of corn and soybeans, stitched in neat, geometric patterns, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of late summer. The air here, especially as dusk begins to paint the western sky in bruised purples and fading oranges, carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and sun-baked grasses, a perfume of quiet industry. Scattered farmhouses, their white paint often faded to a soft grey, punctuate the landscape, their porches sometimes adorned with rocking chairs that seem to sway with the memory of slow afternoons. The occasional stand of mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching wide like welcoming arms, offers pockets of cool shade, their leaves rustling with secrets only the wind understands. The story of Modoc is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the agricultural spirit that has long defined this corner of Indiana. Its economy, like that of many neighboring settlements, is deeply rooted in the bounty of the land, with farms producing grains that feed livestock and fill silos. The roads that crisscross this landscape are more than just asphalt ribbons; they are arteries connecting generations, carrying the weight of local lore and the hum of tractors heading out at dawn. While no grand monuments mark its existence, Modoc possesses a distinct character, an unhurried rhythm that allows for moments of simple beauty, like the way sunlight catches the dew on a spiderweb strung between fence posts, or the distant, contented lowing of cattle as evening settles in.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Modoc, 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 Modoc and Randolph County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Modoc 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 Modoc 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. |