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Saint Joseph Indiana Map

Explore Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, Indiana

How to Use This Saint Joseph, Indiana Map

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

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.

CitySaint Joseph
StateIndiana (IN)
CountyFloyd County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Latitude38.066154
Longitude-87.646965
Population271,826
Density680.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes47172, 47720, 46601
Area Code812, 260
County SeatNew Albany

About Saint Joseph, Indiana

Saint Joseph is a locality in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. With a population of 271,826, Saint Joseph is a major urban centre in Indiana. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Saint Joseph is located at 38.0662°N, 87.6470°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP codes: 47172, 47720, 46601.

Saint Joseph emerges from the quiet, interior expanse of the Midwestern landscape as a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Elk Run. It lies 2.9 miles west of Sellersburg, IN (from Sellersburg, IN: bearing 273°T), and is situated 5.6 miles southwest of Clark. The land around Saint Joseph unfolds in a mosaic of woodlots and fields, where the horizon is defined not by distant peaks but by the gentle, rhythmic rise of the earth toward the distant silhouette of Hitner Ridge. Two miles from the center, the stillness of Ulrich Lake mirrors the changing colors of the sky, while the nearby basin of Bull Hollow collects the morning mist that clings to the soil. The air here holds a crisp, earthen weight, carrying the scent of damp loam and the quiet rustle of hardwood trees that define the region's character.

Founding narratives of Saint Joseph reflect the stubborn resilience of those who first broke the sod and laid the initial foundations in this inland territory. Early settlers recognized the utility of the local waterways, carving out a life by harnessing the reliable currents of the Elk Run to power initial milling operations. The growth of Saint Joseph followed the slow, deliberate pace of agricultural expansion, with families establishing homesteads that would eventually coalesce into a permanent center of commerce. This developmental arc remains visible in the architecture of the older streets, where sturdy brick and heavy timber speak to a time when permanence was the primary objective of those who arrived to claim the land.

Economic vitality in Saint Joseph depends upon a balance between the regional reliance on fertile farmland and the gradual integration of modern infrastructure. The surrounding terrain supports a diverse array of agricultural industries, supplemented by a network of roads that connect the local output to larger distribution corridors. While the town maintains a modest scale, the presence of regional educational facilities encourages a steady exchange of ideas, fostering a workforce that is as comfortable with manual technical trades as it is with academic pursuits. Residents of Saint Joseph move through their days with a focus on the practical demands of their industry, supported by the reliable flow of regional commerce and the quiet efficiency of their shared municipal systems.

Cultural life in Saint Joseph centers on the local calendar, with annual gatherings that draw the community together to mark the changing seasons and celebrate the regional identity. Residents often find recreation at Speed Park, a space that offers room for quiet reflection or athletic activity, while those seeking more dramatic natural sights often travel the short distance to witness the Falls of the Ohio. Though Saint Joseph remains removed from the clamor of major metropolitan centers, it retains a distinct character shaped by the proximity of Clark State Forest and the local appreciation for the surrounding woods. Daily life here is punctuated by the small, meaningful rhythms of a place that values its own history, its connection to the inland soil, and the enduring quality of its quiet, steady light.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Unknown Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 180° S
  • William J. Moutoux Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 144° SE
  • Igleheart Park (Local Park) — 4.5 mi, 118° SE
  • Mesker Park Ampitheater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 155° SE
  • Merchand Bridge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 153° SE
  • 1937 Flood (Public Artwork) — 7.2 mi, 150° SE
  • Joseph E. O'Daniel (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 193° S
  • Elizabeth Rose Seng (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 195° S
  • Sarah M. Puckett (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 194° S
  • Victory Theatre (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 147° SE
  • Goebel Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 8.2 mi, 101° E
  • Wesselman Park Woods Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 127° SE
  • Green River National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Partnership Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.7 mi, 159° S · 2,073 acres
  • John James Audubon State Park (State Park) — 12.5 mi, 155° SE
  • Mound E (Historic Ruins) — 13.3 mi, 129° SE
  • Mound C (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 130° SE
  • Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.6 mi, 202° S
  • Harmonie State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 276° W
  • Newburgh Academy Of Dance (Arts Centre) — 15.4 mi, 121° SE
  • Audubon Mill Park (Nature Reserve) — 15.8 mi, 169° S
  • Matthias Scholle House (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 286° W
  • 1830 Owen House Jacquess Parlor (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 286° W
  • George Keppler House (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 286° W
  • Hoosier Salon (Gallery) — 16.2 mi, 286° W
  • Maximillian Bodmer Exhibit (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 286° W
  • New Harmony Contemporary Gallery & Shop (Gallery) — 16.3 mi, 286° W
  • The Atheneum & Visitors Center at Historic New Harmony (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 286° W
  • Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.5 mi, 340° N · 20k acres
  • Gibson Lake Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 19.3 mi, 344° N
  • Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 38.4 mi, 228° SW · 274k acres

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About This Saint Joseph Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saint Joseph, Indiana. Coordinates: 38.066154, -87.646965. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Saint Joseph includes the ZIP code (47172, 47720, 46601), telephone area code (812, 260), county seat of Floyd County (New Albany), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.