Rosedale Indiana Map

About Rosedale, Indiana

Rosedale is a locality in Parke County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 609. The population density is 528.1 people per km². Rosedale is located at 39.6228°N, 87.2833°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47874.

Rosedale settles into a gently rolling landscape, where the rich, dark earth of Parke County rises and falls like a slumbering giant. It lies 9.9 miles north-east of Harrison, IN (from Harrison, IN: bearing 49°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-west of Parke. Here, the Wabash River, a broad, silver ribbon, has patiently carved its way through the terrain, its banks often fringed with a dense, verdant growth that spills into the fields. The air carries the scent of damp soil and the distant hum of cicadas, especially potent in the humid embrace of summer. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a soft, diffused quality, painting the surrounding woodlands in shades of deep emerald and ochre. The very character of Rosedale is etched in the way the old farmhouses, weathered and sturdy, stand against the wind, their porches offering a silent invitation to pause and observe the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons. The story of Rosedale is deeply entwined with the land's bounty and the industry that once pulsed through its veins. Coal mining, a legacy that has shaped the very topography and the spirit of its people, left its mark not only on the earth but on the generations who labored beneath its surface. While the mines have largely quieted, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet testament to resilience and hard work. Today, agriculture continues to be a cornerstone, with corn and soybeans stretching across the fertile plains, their stalks whispering secrets to the breeze. The nearby Wabash River, though no longer a primary artery for commerce, still offers a sense of connection to the wider world and a tranquil beauty that draws the eye. Occasionally, the quiet hum of everyday life in Rosedale is punctuated by the arrival of visitors drawn to the county's famed covered bridges, a reminder of a simpler time and a cherished local heritage.

About This Rosedale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosedale, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.622816, -87.28335. 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 Rosedale and Parke County.

Detailed location data for Rosedale includes the ZIP code (47874), telephone area code (765), county seat of Parke County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Southwest Parke 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 Rosedale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.