Roll Indiana Map

About Roll, Indiana

Roll is a locality in Blackford County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 169. The population density is 75.2 people per km². Roll is located at 40.5523°N, 85.3902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47348.

Roll, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and broad horizons, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like a patchwork quilt under the vast Indiana sky. It lies 16.4 miles east-north-east of Grant, IN (from Grant, IN: bearing 70°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-west of Blackford. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled soil, mingling with the distant hum of tractors and the occasional lowing of cattle. Drainage ditches, like silver threads, crisscross the land, testament to the ongoing human endeavor to harness and shape this fertile terrain. The light, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, benevolent shadows, imbuing the rows of crops with a quiet dignity, as if the very earth exhales peace. This corner of Blackford County, Indiana, whispers tales of an agricultural heritage that has long defined its economy. The land, once a sea of native prairie grasses, was patiently cleared and cultivated by generations of settlers drawn by its promise. While farming remains the bedrock, the industrious spirit of Roll is also seen in the small businesses that dot its periphery, catering to the needs of the surrounding farms and families. The absence of grand monuments is compensated by the enduring character of its people, a steady and grounded folk whose lives are inextricably linked to the seasons and the bounty of the land.

About This Roll Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roll, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.552266, -85.39025. 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 Roll and Blackford County.

Detailed location data for Roll includes the ZIP code (47348), telephone area code (317), county seat of Blackford County (Hartford City), and school district assignment (Blackford County Schools). 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 Roll is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.