Otwell Indiana Map

About Otwell, Indiana

Otwell is a locality in Pike County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 379. The population density is 93.0 people per km². Otwell is located at 38.4548°N, 87.0922°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47564.

Otwell lies in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain of southern Indiana, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory trees. It lies 17.3 miles south of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 171°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-north-west of Jasper. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of tilled soil and the subtle sweetness of ripening crops, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and clapboard houses. Creeks, like the nearby Patoka River, meander through the land, their banks often lined with willows whose branches trail in the slow-moving water, reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky above. The character of Otwell is that of a place deeply connected to its agricultural roots, a quiet corner where the land dictates the pace of life. The history of Otwell is intrinsically tied to the fertile land it occupies, initially settled by those drawn to its potential for farming in the 19th century. While not a bustling metropolis, Otwell has always been a hub for the surrounding agricultural community, its local economy fueled by the harvests of grain and livestock that have sustained it for generations. The familiar rhythm of planting and reaping has been the enduring pulse of this place, with local businesses serving the needs of farmers and their families. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency remains a notable characteristic of Otwell, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of its inhabitants and their harmonious relationship with the land.

About This Otwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Otwell, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.454773, -87.092228. 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 Otwell and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Otwell includes the ZIP code (47564), telephone area code (812), county seat of Pike County (Petersburg), and school district assignment (Pike County School Corporation). 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 Otwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.