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Monticello Indiana Map

Explore Monticello, 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.

Interactive Map of Monticello, Indiana

How to Use This Monticello, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Monticello, 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 Monticello.

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	Monticello
State	Indiana (IN)
County	White County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	40.745317
Longitude	-86.764734
Population	5,508
Density	613.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	47960
Area Code	765
County Seat	Monticello
School District	Twin Lakes School Corporation

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About Monticello, Indiana

Monticello is a locality in White County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,508. The population density is 613.6 people per km². Monticello is located at 40.7453°N, 86.7647°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Monticello is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 47960.

Monticello draws its character from the quiet power of the Tippecanoe River as it carves a path through the Midwestern landscape. It lies 12.4 miles east-northeast of White, IN (from White, IN: bearing 67°T), and is situated 18.3 miles northwest of Carroll. The surrounding terrain unfolds in a mosaic of fertile farmland and woodlot, where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed by any distant mountain range. Lake Freeman provides a constant, reflective presence, anchoring the geography of the land in a stillness that persists even as the seasons turn. The air here holds the scent of damp earth and growing crops, a reminder of the deep, black soil that defines this inland region. At the edge of the water, Voigt Park & City Pool serves as a communal gathering space where the afternoon light softens against the cooling grass.

Monticello grew from the necessity of harnessing the currents of the Tippecanoe River, which served as a natural artery for early development. The local economy evolved from simple agrarian roots into a more complex network of small-scale industry and retail that supports the surrounding rural expanse. Grain elevators stand as silent sentinels against the sky, marking the enduring strength of agricultural production that keeps the regional pulse steady. While the modern world moves with frantic haste, the commerce of Monticello maintains a deliberate pace, favoring personal connection over the anonymity of larger hubs. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the turning of the calendar and the patient labor required to sustain a livelihood in such an expansive, open environment.

Cultural life in Monticello radiates from a deep-seated pride in regional traditions, often expressed through high school sports and the simple rituals of a weekend afternoon. The brick architecture of the central district remains a testament to early builders who sought to create something permanent amidst the shifting plains. Residents often gather near the banks of Lake Freeman to watch the sunset, observing the way the water catches the fading orange and violet hues of the dusk. While the town does not claim the fame of global capitals, it possesses a quiet dignity found in places where people know their neighbors by name. The atmosphere is one of understated endurance, a place where the stillness of the land invites a moment of reflection for every traveler passing through.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Twin Lakes Cinema (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 106° E
Voigt Park & City Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 193° S
William Altherr Nature Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 180° S
Monticello City Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 170° S
Norway Dam Public Fishing Site (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 004° N
Spinn Prairie (Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 289° W
Oakdale Dam Public Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 6.4 mi, 176° S
White County Gamebird Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.5 mi, 289° W
Hufford Trust Gamebird Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 174° S
Weaver Family Nature Reserve (Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 127° SE
Stone Quarry Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.2 mi, 159° S
Delphi Opera House (Theatre) — 11.9 mi, 157° SE
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Public Artwork) — 12.0 mi, 157° SE
Paper Mill Site (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 160° S
Monon High Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 12.5 mi, 149° SE
Prophetstown State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 184° S
Native American Village (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 191° S
Footprints in History (Monument) — 17.5 mi, 192° S
Captured Spanish Cannon (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 200° S
"in Memory of Our Fathers" (Monument) — 20.5 mi, 089° E
Welcome to Logansport (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 088° E
Museum of American Politcal Communication (Museum) — 20.9 mi, 088° E
Artist Avenue (Gallery) — 21.0 mi, 088° E
Cole Clothing Museum (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 088° E
Isis Theater (Cinema) — 22.8 mi, 022° N
Loeb Playhouse (Theatre) — 23.4 mi, 199° S
Grateful Heart Gallery and Gifts (Gallery) — 23.5 mi, 196° S
Artists Own (Gallery) — 23.5 mi, 196° S
Tippecanoe River State Park (State Park) — 26.0 mi, 020° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 59.8 mi, 356° N · 11k acres

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