Otisco Indiana Map

About Otisco, Indiana

Otisco is a locality in Clark County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 109. The population density is 106.5 people per km². Otisco is located at 38.5423°N, 85.6672°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47163.

Otisco rests in a gentle cradle of rolling hills, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and time. It lies 7.2 miles north-north-east of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 26°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of Owen. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where agricultural fields, stitched with the emerald threads of summer crops, yield to the deeper greens of mature woodlands. Small creeks, often no more than glints of silver in the dappled sunlight, meander through the hollows, their banks fringed with the delicate ferns and robust oaks that define this corner of Indiana. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint perfume of wild honeysuckle that climbs in untamed profusion over fences and forgotten structures. The story of Otisco is one of quiet persistence, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home. For generations, the fertile soil has been the bedrock of its economy, yielding corn, soybeans, and a patchwork of smaller family farms that contribute to the region's agricultural output. While the broader currents of industrial change have swept past, Otisco retains a character forged in simpler times, its history whispered in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its homes. The nearby Ohio River, though not directly bordering Otisco, has always been a vital artery for commerce and connection, its distant hum a constant reminder of the wider world.

About This Otisco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Otisco, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.542284, -85.667186. 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 Otisco and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Otisco includes the ZIP code (47163), telephone area code (317), county seat of Clark County (Jeffersonville), and school district assignment (Greater Clark County 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 Otisco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.