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Putnam Indiana Map

Explore Putnam, 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 Putnam, Indiana

How to Use This Putnam, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Putnam, 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 Putnam.

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	Putnam
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Putnam County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	39.690997
Longitude	-86.822034
Population	37,963
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	46135, 46168
Area Code	260
County Seat	Greencastle

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About Putnam, Indiana

Putnam is a locality in Putnam County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 37,963. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Putnam is located at 39.6910°N, 86.8220°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP codes: 46135, 46168.

Putnam occupies a quiet expanse of the interior plains, where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed by any distant peaks. It lies 16.4 miles west-southwest of Danville, IN (from Danville, IN: bearing 253°T), and is situated 3.9 miles northeast of Greencastle. The Dry Branch follows a serpentine path through the immediate landscape, its water reflecting the pale, shifting light of the Midwestern sky. Two miles away, the surface of Albin Pond remains undisturbed, serving as a silent anchor for the local wildlife. Six miles to the west, the rugged silhouette of the Devils Backbone rises against the clouds, offering a stark contrast to the flatter, fertile ground closer to town. Even in the height of summer, the air here retains a crisp clarity that defines the transition between the dense woodlots and the open fields.

Putnam reflects the patient, deliberate pace of a region built upon the steady yields of the soil and the endurance of local trade. The economy persists through a mosaic of agricultural production and small-scale industry, maintaining a focus on the practical necessities of the surrounding acreage. Labor remains tied to the cycles of the seasons, as the rhythm of work shifts with the harvest and the changing color of the leaves. For those seeking respite, Big Walnut Sports Park provides a dedicated space for recreation and community gathering, serving as a central point for the local population. The influence of the nearby Owen-Putnam State Forest continues to shape the character of the landscape, providing a vast, wooded preserve that defines the regional identity.

Cultural life in Putnam finds expression in the quiet observation of local traditions and the maintenance of enduring landmarks. The falling water of Vermillion Falls, located five miles away, draws those who appreciate the sudden, sharp sound of movement in an otherwise still environment. The architecture of the region favors sturdy, brick-built structures that have weathered many winters, standing as quiet witnesses to the passage of time. While the town remains unassuming, the legacy of its residents is marked by a commitment to a life of steady, grounded purpose. People here value the simple virtue of reliability, a trait that permeates every interaction and community event. The atmosphere is one of thoughtful reflection, where the intensity of the day softens into a long, golden dusk.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Big Walnut Sports Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 166° S
Putnam County Train Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 220° SW
Robe Ann Park (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 203° SW
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 215° SW
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 215° SW
Big Walnut Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 031° NE
Big Walnut Addition Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 029° NE
Big Walnut (Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 015° N
Cecil M. Harden Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 10.0 mi, 313° NW
Cecil M. Hardin Lake (Recreation Area) — 11.6 mi, 303° NW
Owen-Putnam State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 13.1 mi, 191° S
Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 285° W
View of Lower Falls (Viewpoint) — 17.2 mi, 180° S
Lower Cataract Falls (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 180° S
Cataract Falls (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 181° S
Upper Cataract Falls (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 179° S
Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc. (Theatre) — 20.0 mi, 235° SW
Shades State Park (State Park) — 20.8 mi, 323° NW
Millcut Backbone (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 325° NW
The Slide (Attraction) — 21.1 mi, 325° NW
Bicentennial Monument (Monument) — 22.2 mi, 088° E
Plainfield Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 22.3 mi, 088° E
Bachner Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.2 mi, 337° NW
AMC Perry Crossing 18 (Cinema) — 24.6 mi, 087° E
Mooresville Movies (Cinema) — 24.6 mi, 104° E
Echo Hollow Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 25.1 mi, 096° E
Tom Duffy - Harvesting Limestone (Gallery) — 27.9 mi, 086° E
Kind Gallery (Public Artwork) — 28.1 mi, 086° E
Owen County Art Guild (Arts Centre) — 28.5 mi, 174° S
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.7 mi, 154° SE · 16k acres

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