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Mount Vernon Indiana Map

Explore Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Indiana

How to Use This Mount Vernon, Indiana Map

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

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	Mount Vernon
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Posey County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.936988
Longitude	-87.895861
Population	6,493
Density	871.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	46940, 47620
Area Code	574, 812
County Seat	Mount Vernon
School District	Mount Vernon Metropolitan School District

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About Mount Vernon, Indiana

Mount Vernon is a locality in Posey County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,493. The population density is 871.1 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 37.9370°N, 87.8959°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mount Vernon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 46940, 47620.

Mount Vernon commands a position of singular importance where the broad Ohio River carves a slow, deliberate path through the fertile plains. It lies 4.8 miles south of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 181°T), and is situated 18.7 miles west of Evansville. The surrounding terrain consists of a vast mosaic of farmland and woodlot, stretching toward the horizon where the distant Little Chain Hills rise in soft, muted relief against the sky. Two miles from the center, the quiet waters of Grassy Pond offer a stillness that contrasts with the constant, muscular momentum of the riverbed. Sunlight here has a way of lingering over the fields, casting long, amber shadows that turn the soil into a rich, dark tapestry of potential. Residents often gather at the Imagination Station Playground, a space that anchors the daily life of Mount Vernon with the laughter of children and the steady hum of a community in motion.

History in Mount Vernon is written in the sturdy brick of its older architecture and the enduring legacy of river-borne commerce. The local economy thrives on a blend of agricultural tradition and the heavy industry that draws its strength from the proximity of the Ohio River. Barges drift past the banks like silent, iron ghosts, carrying the heavy freight of grain and fuel that sustains the regional rhythm. Men and women work in the plants and silos, their efforts defining a character forged by hard labor and the practical demands of the land. This industrious spirit remains the backbone of Mount Vernon, ensuring that the wheels of production continue to turn in rhythm with the changing seasons.

Cultural life in Mount Vernon reflects a deep-seated pride in regional heritage and the simple joys of a life tethered to the interior landscape. The town serves as a quiet center for those who value the steady pulse of the Midwest, where local events often center on the high school basketball court or seasonal gatherings that draw neighbors together. While the pace of existence remains unhurried, the influence of figures like the legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who spent his early years nearby, lingers in the local appreciation for discipline and character. Landmarks throughout the grid of streets speak to a grounded existence, where the importance of community is measured in shared time rather than grand gestures. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and river water, a reminder that Mount Vernon exists in an honest, unvarnished harmony with its geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sherburne Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 173° S
Brittlebank Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 255° W
Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 205° SW
Goose Pond Cypress Slough (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 123° SE
Hovey Lake Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 205° SW
Dogtown Ferry (Wabash R.) Public Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 6.9 mi, 295° NW
Harmonie State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 342° N
Bieker-Wilson Village Site (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 262° W
Elizabeth Rose Seng (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 082° E
Bent Twig (Public Artwork) — 11.8 mi, 081° E
Sarah M. Puckett (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 082° E
Joseph E. O'Daniel (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 082° E
Murphy Auditorium & USI New Harmony Theatre (Theatre) — 13.4 mi, 351° N
1830 Owen House Jacquess Parlor (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 351° N
Matthias Scholle House (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 351° N
George Keppler House (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 351° N
Maximillian Bodmer Exhibit (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 351° N
New Harmony Contemporary Gallery & Shop (Gallery) — 13.5 mi, 351° N
Hoosier Salon (Gallery) — 13.5 mi, 351° N
Thrall's Opera House (Theatre) — 13.5 mi, 351° N
Archaeological Dig (Historic Ruins) — 13.6 mi, 351° N
The Atheneum & Visitors Center at Historic New Harmony (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 350° N
Merchand Bridge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.0 mi, 081° E
Green River National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Partnership Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.5 mi, 098° E · 2,073 acres
Audubon Mill Park (Nature Reserve) — 17.8 mi, 112° E
John James Audubon State Park (State Park) — 18.5 mi, 102° E
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 22.5 mi, 222° SW · 274k acres
Newburgh Academy Of Dance (Arts Centre) — 26.7 mi, 088° E
Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 26.9 mi, 235° SW · 7,712 acres
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.2 mi, 014° N · 20k acres

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