Ramsey Indiana Map

About Ramsey, Indiana

Ramsey is a locality in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 439. The population density is 149.6 people per km². Ramsey is located at 38.3237°N, 86.1547°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47166.

Ramsey lies in a quiet fold of southern Indiana's rolling hills, where emerald fields give way to the darker, richer greens of forested ridges. It lies 14.6 miles west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 280°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-north-west of Georgetown. The air here carries a gentle, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and the distant breath of pine, especially potent after a soft rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in broad, diffused shafts, illuminating the subtle textures of the land—the rough bark of ancient oaks, the velvety moss clinging to weathered stones, the delicate unfolding of fern fronds in the shaded hollows. The landscape breathes with a slow, persistent rhythm, a testament to the patient work of water and time shaping the contours of the earth. The history of Ramsey is written in its quiet persistence and the enduring spirit of its people, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and the subtle hum of a local economy that has adapted through the years. Early settlers were drawn by the fertile land, and for generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this place, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy red barns that speak of a deep-rooted connection to the soil. While larger industries may have bypassed this particular corner of Harrison County, Ramsey has found its strength in self-reliance and a community that values its heritage, fostering a sense of continuity that is palpable in its unhurried pace of life. The small businesses that dot the landscape, the familiar faces seen at the local market, all contribute to a distinctive character, a quiet pride in a place that has weathered the seasons of change with a steadfast grace.

About This Ramsey Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ramsey, 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 Ramsey and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Ramsey includes the ZIP code (47166), telephone area code (317), county seat of Harrison County (Corydon), and school district assignment (North Harrison 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 Ramsey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.