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Rush Indiana Map

Explore Rush, 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 Rush, Indiana

How to Use This Rush, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	39.648177
Longitude	-85.520024
Population	16,581
Density	35.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	46173
Area Code	260
County Seat	Rushville

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About Rush, Indiana

Rush is a locality in Rush County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 16,581. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Rush is located at 39.6482°N, 85.5200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46173.

Rush occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon settles low against the open sky. It lies 10.2 miles south-southeast of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 159°T), and is situated 4.8 miles northwest of Rushville. Conns Creek carves a subtle path through the terrain, its banks marking the slow rhythm of the local landscape. Beyond the immediate fields, the elevation shifts toward the distant silhouettes of McGuire Ridge, which define the far edge of the view. Travelers passing through might notice the stillness of the air, particularly near Frank Alexander Lake, where the water holds a mirror to the passing clouds. The surrounding geography remains defined by this mosaic of woodlots and productive earth, a testament to the patience required in such an inland place.

Rush grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the value of the timber. Agriculture remains a primary engine of the local economy, driving the seasonal cycles that dictate the pace of life for those who work the land. Grain elevators rise above the canopy like sentinels, serving as functional landmarks that connect the harvest to wider markets. Small-scale manufacturing and service industries have since taken root, diversifying the work that sustains the families who remain. This blend of traditional farming and modern industry provides a consistent, if unassuming, foundation for the daily activities of the people.

Rush carries a distinct cultural pride, often expressed through the enduring importance of local basketball and the shared gatherings that mark the calendar. The architecture, featuring the sturdy brick of the courthouse, anchors the center of the place and speaks to a time when civic buildings were crafted to last for generations. Residents often find recreation at North Memorial Park, a space that serves as a quiet refuge during the long afternoons of midsummer. While the region is largely defined by its own internal momentum, it claims a connection to the wider world through the presence of individuals like the writer Wendell Willkie, who spent formative years within this specific landscape. These threads of history and community create a character that is patient, grounded, and deeply rooted in the soil of the Midwest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 4.2 mi, 119° SE
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 4.7 mi, 130° SE
Princess Theater (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 123° SE
Henry Henley Relief (Public Artwork) — 6.9 mi, 336° NW
Efroymson Woods (Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 279° W
Marion Township Memorial Stone (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 252° W
Shrader-Weaver Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 16.1 mi, 072° E
John William "Will" Vawter (Monument) — 16.4 mi, 305° NW
Greensburg Reservoir Public Fishing Area (State Recreation Area) — 20.8 mi, 179° S
Ice House Man (Monument) — 21.0 mi, 023° NE
Wilbur Wright Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 22.2 mi, 021° N
Whispering Hills Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 24.7 mi, 284° W
Fall Creek Woods (Nature Reserve) — 25.7 mi, 356° N
Summit Lake State Park (State Park) — 27.1 mi, 022° N
Warren Perfoming Arts Center (Theatre) — 27.4 mi, 291° W
Indiana State Police Museum (Museum) — 28.2 mi, 292° W
Memorial and External Flame (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 292° W
Whitewater State Park (State Park) — 28.7 mi, 096° E
Hornbeam Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.2 mi, 096° E
Old Fairfield (Historic Ruins) — 29.3 mi, 108° E
Fish Cleaning Station (Attraction) — 29.7 mi, 095° E
On Stage Live At The Luxe (Arts Centre) — 30.2 mi, 266° W
Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 30.3 mi, 311° NW
Irving Theater (Theatre) — 30.6 mi, 286° W
Earthwork C (Historic Ruins) — 31.2 mi, 350° N
Biergartens (Viewpoint) — 31.3 mi, 172° S
Mounds State Park nature center (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 350° N
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 49.1 mi, 197° S · 16k acres
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 49.7 mi, 218° SW · 204k acres
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 58.5 mi, 224° SW · 13k acres

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