New Point Indiana Map

About New Point, Indiana

New Point is a locality in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 201. The population density is 270.5 people per km². New Point is located at 39.3098°N, 85.3291°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47240.

New Point rests in a quiet embrace of rolling farmland, where the gentle slopes of Decatur County meet the broad, open skies of Indiana. It lies 17.9 miles north-north-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-south-east of Greensburg. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing sun, punctuated by the darker green of scattered woodlands and the silvery thread of small creeks that meander through the landscape. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth in spring and the sweet, dry fragrance of harvested crops in autumn, a palpable connection to the land that shapes the very rhythm of life. The occasional farmhouse, its white paint weathered by seasons, stands as a solitary sentinel against the vastness, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who cultivate this fertile ground. This corner of Decatur County, and New Point itself, draws its character from a history rooted in agriculture and the steady, quiet industry of rural life. While no grand monuments mark its past, the land itself holds stories of early settlers who carved their livelihoods from the rich soil, their efforts echoed in the present-day economy that still leans heavily on farming. The local grain elevator, a familiar landmark against the skyline, signifies the ongoing harvest and the vital pulse of the agricultural cycle. The community’s distinctiveness lies not in bustling commerce or celebrated attractions, but in the shared understanding of interdependence, the quiet camaraderie forged by generations who have weathered storms and celebrated bountiful harvests together, their lives inextricably bound to the soil and the seasons.

About This New Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Point, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.309773, -85.329132. 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 New Point and Decatur County.

Detailed location data for New Point includes the ZIP code (47263), telephone area code (317), county seat of Decatur County (Greensburg), and school district assignment (Decatur County 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 New Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.