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North Vernon Indiana Map

Explore North 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 North Vernon, Indiana

How to Use This North Vernon, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for North 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 North 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	North Vernon
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Jennings County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	39.014854
Longitude	-85.630055
Population	6,608
Density	332.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	47265
Area Code	317
County Seat	Vernon
School District	Jennings County Schools

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About North Vernon, Indiana

North Vernon is a locality in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,608. The population density is 332.5 people per km². North Vernon is located at 39.0149°N, 85.6301°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. North Vernon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 47265.

North Vernon occupies a distinct stretch of Indiana where the landscape shifts from flat agricultural mosaics into the deeper, wooded shadows of the interior. It lies 3.4 miles east-northeast of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 73°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-southeast of Country Squire Lakes. The Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River slices through the terrain, its course dictating the flow of the land as it winds past the timbered borders of Selmier State Forest. Beyond the town limits, the earth rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Copeland Ridge, which marks the horizon on clear, sharp afternoons. Residents often retreat to the quiet banks of Country Squire Lake, a small expanse of water that reflects the wide, pale sky of the Midwest. Tripton Park provides a central green space where the pace of the day slows, grounded by the steady, rhythmic rustle of leaves and the cooling air that arrives after sunset.

North Vernon grew as a junction of iron and steam, evolving from the early expansion of rail lines that connected the interior of the state. These tracks once dictated the rhythm of local commerce, bringing a steady pulse of industry that defined the daily labor of generations. While the heavy clatter of engines has softened over time, the local economy retains a resilient character, balancing small-scale manufacturing with the seasonal demands of the surrounding fields. The grain elevators and brick facades remain as markers of a period when the movement of goods was the singular ambition of the region. Today, the work is quieter, rooted in the expertise of those who manage the equipment and trade that sustain the local economy. It is a place where the history of the railroad is not merely remembered but felt in the lingering alignment of the streets.

North Vernon holds a character shaped by the steady, unadorned work of its people, who value a kind of reserved, Midwestern hospitality. The town serves as a quiet center for local gatherings, where the social life often revolves around the high school gymnasium and the seasonal traditions that mark the passing of the year. Notable landmarks include the historic architecture downtown, which stands as a functional link to the past rather than a curated display. While the town remains modest in its claims, it has occasionally seen its name carried further afield by figures like the actor William Demarest, who spent part of his youth in the region before finding success in Hollywood. Life here moves with the sun, marked by the simple, enduring habits of neighbors who have watched the seasons turn over the same familiar horizon for decades.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pat O'Conner Street Sign (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 219° SW
Railroad Memorial Stone (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 151° SE
Tripton Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 140° SE
Violet And Louis J. Calli Sr. Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 132° SE
Selmier State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 069° E
Muscatatuck Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 162° S
Sam Calli/Rosemary Calli Memorial Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 131° SE
1862 Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 151° SE
Crosley Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 168° S
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.6 mi, 246° SW · 16k acres
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 11.1 mi, 244° SW
Showplace Cinemas Seymour (Cinema) — 11.8 mi, 252° W
Bulleit Stadium (Stadium) — 15.3 mi, 255° W
Hardy Lake LWCF (State Recreation Area) — 15.7 mi, 191° S
When I Was Your Age (Public Artwork) — 18.4 mi, 297° NW
Clifty Falls State Park (State Park) — 19.8 mi, 148° SE
Buchanan's Station (Historic Castle / Fort) — 20.0 mi, 110° E
Versailles State Park (State Park) — 20.0 mi, 077° E
YES Cinema (Cinema) — 20.3 mi, 310° NW
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 24.2 mi, 275° W · 204k acres
Tiemeyer's Farm Market Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 27.9 mi, 243° SW
Whip-poor-will Woods (Nature Reserve) — 32.3 mi, 305° NW
Butler-Turpin House Museum (Museum) — 34.6 mi, 134° SE
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 34.9 mi, 273° W · 13k acres
Adams Family Manor (Nature Reserve) — 38.5 mi, 154° SE
Red Wolf Sanctuary (Attraction) — 40.8 mi, 096° E
Prather Site (Historic Ruins) — 44.1 mi, 185° S
Stargazer Planetarium (Museum) — 45.7 mi, 084° E
4d Special Efects (Theatre) — 45.7 mi, 084° E
Bronson Cave (Attraction) — 46.4 mi, 245° SW

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