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Richmond Indiana Map

Explore Richmond, 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 Richmond, Indiana

How to Use This Richmond, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	39.828937
Longitude	-84.890238
Population	35,720
Density	574.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	47374, 47375
Area Code	317
County Seat	Richmond
School District	Richmond Community School Corporation

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About Richmond, Indiana

Richmond is a locality in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 35,720. The population density is 574.5 people per km². Richmond is located at 39.8289°N, 84.8902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Richmond is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47374, 47375.

Richmond reveals itself across a landscape of gentle, productive plains and woodlot mosaics that define the character of the eastern Indiana border. It lies 4.5 miles south-southeast of Wayne, IN (from Wayne, IN: bearing 155°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east of Centerville. The terrain near Richmond remains defined by the steady, quiet flow of the East Fork Whitewater River, which carves a path through the earth just one mile from the center. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the land rises toward the subtle elevation of Hoosier Hill, standing as a quiet sentinel twelve miles away. The moisture in the air often catches the fading light of dusk, turning the wide horizons into shades of soft gold and violet. Nine miles from the bustle, the surface of Halls Lake reflects the changing seasons, while the nearby Sunbeam Prairie stretches out as a reminder of the vast, open character of the region.

Richmond grew from the labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the steady current of the local waterways. The economy transitioned over generations from agricultural roots into a hub of manufacturing, where the clatter of machinery once echoed against the brick facades of industrial blocks. Workers here have long maintained a reputation for precision, crafting goods that traveled far beyond the borders of the county. The rhythm of daily life in Richmond is punctuated by the steady hum of commerce, reflecting a history of steady ingenuity and resourcefulness. Even as the industries have evolved, the town retains the sturdy, grounded feel of a place built by hands that understand the value of a day’s work.

Cultural life in Richmond finds a central gathering point at Jack Elstro Plaza, a space that serves as a common ground for residents to observe the passage of time. The architecture of the older districts speaks to a period of architectural ambition, with brick courthouses and homes that anchor the streets in a sense of permanence. While many creative spirits have passed through, the town is perhaps best recognized as the birthplace of Wendell Stanley, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose work in biochemistry changed the landscape of medicine. Annual events and local gatherings draw people together, fostering a community that values its shared heritage and local traditions. Richmond encourages a measured pace, where a walk through the historic streets feels like a quiet conversation with the past.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Model T Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 350° N
Seal of the County Commissioners (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 265° W
Whitewater Valley Gorge Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 259° W
Glen Miller Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 085° E
Madonna of the Trail (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 084° E
Joseph Moore Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 254° W
Middle Fork Reservoir (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 022° N
Whitewater River Valley - Smith-Elder Moraine Woods (Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 185° S
Brookville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 208° SW
Harshman Covered Bridge (Viewpoint) — 10.8 mi, 144° SE
Hoosier Hill (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 010° N
Whitewater State Park (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 195° S
Fish Cleaning Station (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 195° S
Hornbeam Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.1 mi, 196° S
Fort Jefferson (Monument) — 18.4 mi, 042° NE

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