Needmore Indiana Map

About Needmore, Indiana

Needmore is a locality in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 309. The population density is 184.8 people per km². Needmore is located at 38.9273°N, 86.5300°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47421.

Needmore, Indiana, lies cradled in the rolling, fertile folds of Lawrence County, where the earth breathes a quiet, earthy scent after a rain. It lies 16.4 miles south of Bloomington, IN (from Bloomington, IN: bearing 181°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-west of Bedford. The landscape here is a generous offering of fertile fields, a patchwork of greens and golds that stretch towards the horizon, broken by stands of mature oak and maple that whisper secrets in the breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, possesses a soft, diffused quality, casting long, gentle shadows that give the land a painterly depth. The air itself feels substantial, carrying the damp promise of growth from the rich soil and the faintest hint of woodsmoke from distant hearths, a sensory texture that grounds the observer in the tangible reality of this place. The history of Needmore is intimately tied to the land's bounty and the industry that once thrived upon it. Decades ago, the area pulsed with the activity of agriculture, with farms dotting the landscape and families drawing their sustenance from the soil that still holds the memory of their labor. While the agricultural roots remain, the echoes of a past mining era can still be felt in the subtle contours of the terrain, reminders of a time when the earth was more directly wrestled for its hidden treasures. Today, the economy of Needmore, like many rural localities, is a mosaic of smaller enterprises and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency, where the pace of life is measured by the turning of the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock, and where the character of its people is as resilient and enduring as the ancient trees that guard its borders.

About This Needmore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Needmore, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.927272, -86.529995. 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 Needmore and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Needmore includes the ZIP code (47448), telephone area code (765, 317), county seat of Lawrence County (Bedford), and school district assignment (North Lawrence 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 Needmore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.