Needham Indiana Map
Needham, 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 Needham, Johnson County.
Interactive Map of Needham, Indiana
| City | Needham |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Johnson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.530049 |
| Longitude | -85.971094 |
| Density | 116.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Needham, Indiana
Needham is a locality in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population density is 116.7 people per km². Needham is located at 39.5300°N, 85.9711°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46162.
Needham rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where cultivated fields stretch towards the horizon under a wide, often brilliant Indiana sky. It lies 5.6 miles north-east of Franklin, IN (from Franklin, IN: bearing 53°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-east of Greenwood. The land here is a mosaic of verdant corn and soybean rows, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer a cool respite in the summer heat. Creeks, like the clear, shallow Sugar Creek, meander through the countryside, their banks often softened by wild grasses and the occasional cluster of wildflowers that bloom with a quiet persistence through the warmer months. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening crops, a fragrance that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. The history of Needham is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of Johnson County, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a self-sufficient life. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this community, a tradition passed down through families who understand the subtle shifts of seasons and the dependable bounty of the earth. While the larger forces of industry have largely bypassed this corner of Indiana, a quiet resilience defines Needham’s local economy, built on the steady work of its residents and the enduring appeal of a slower pace of life. A few well-maintained barns, their weathered wood a testament to years of faithful service, stand as silent witnesses to the ongoing cultivation of this land.
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About This Needham Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Needham, 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 Needham and Johnson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Needham 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 Needham 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. |
