Oxford Indiana Map

About Oxford, Indiana

Oxford is a locality in Benton County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,113. The population density is 939.9 people per km². Oxford is located at 40.5198°N, 87.2478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47971.

Oxford rests in the gently rolling terrain of Benton County, a landscape defined by the broad, fertile plains that have long sustained its agricultural heart. It lies 19.0 miles west-north-west of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-east of Fowler. The sky here feels immense, a vast canvas that can shift from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a prairie sunset, painting long shadows across the fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. Houses, many with porches that invite lingering, cluster around a central square, their roofs a patchwork of shingles and metal, reflecting the sun’s slow arc. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's enduring generosity. The history of Oxford is inextricably linked to the rich soil that surrounds it, a legacy of farming that has shaped its economy and character for generations. It began as a trading post, a crossroads for the agricultural bounty of the region, and that spirit of connection, though perhaps less boisterous now, still underpins the town. While no grand universities or famous inventors call Oxford home, its distinction lies in its quiet resilience, its steadfast dedication to the land. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, the planting and the harvest, a predictable cadence that offers a sense of grounding in a world that often rushes by. The occasional grain elevator, a sentinel against the wide sky, stands as a testament to the enduring importance of agriculture to Oxford's identity.

About This Oxford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oxford, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Oxford and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Oxford includes the ZIP code (47971), telephone area code (765), county seat of Benton County (Fowler), and school district assignment (Benton Community 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 Oxford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.