Monroe Indiana Map

About Monroe, Indiana

Monroe is a locality in Adams County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 707. The population density is 357.4 people per km². Monroe is located at 40.7450°N, 84.9369°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46772.

Monroe lies in a broad, flat expanse of Adams County, where the land breathes a quiet, agricultural rhythm under wide, open skies. It lies 19.9 miles north-north-west of Noble, IN (from Noble, IN: bearing 343°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south of Decatur. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their green and gold hues shifting with the sun's slow journey. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in late summer, the sweet, dry perfume of ripening grain. Roads, straight as a farmer's furrow, cut through the landscape, connecting clusters of houses and barns that stand with sturdy, unpretentious grace. Even the scattered trees seem to lean into the prevailing breeze, their branches a testament to the persistent, gentle force of nature shaping this place. This corner of Indiana has long been shaped by the steady hand of agriculture, its economy rooted in the fertile soil that yields abundant harvests. Monroe itself grew from humble beginnings, a testament to the pioneering spirit that cleared the land and built a life from its bounty. While not a place of grand monuments, its history is etched in the weathered barns and the quiet diligence of its people, who have sustained a living from the earth for generations. The local character is one of straightforward practicality, a no-nonsense approach to life that mirrors the predictable seasons and the dependable growth of crops. The days unfold with a steady cadence, marked by the sunrise over the fields and the slow descent of twilight painting the western sky in shades of rose and lavender.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.745047, -84.936911. 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 Monroe and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (47905), telephone area code (765, 574), county seat of Adams County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Adams Central 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.