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Scottsburg Indiana Map

Explore Scottsburg, 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 Scottsburg, Indiana

How to Use This Scottsburg, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	38.684468
Longitude	-85.782217
Population	7,345
Density	511.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	47584, 47598, 47170
Area Code	317
County Seat	Scottsburg
School District	Scott County School District 2

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About Scottsburg, Indiana

Scottsburg is a locality in Scott County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,345. The population density is 511.9 people per km². Scottsburg is located at 38.6845°N, 85.7822°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Scottsburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47584, 47598, 47170.

Scottsburg emerges from the flat, industrious plains of southern Indiana, defined by the quiet persistence of its inland landscape. It lies 16.5 miles north of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 352°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-southeast of Austin. The Scottsburg Drain carves a subtle path through the terrain, marking the earth as it moves toward the horizon. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Iola Lake reflect the expansive sky, offering a muted contrast to the surrounding fields. Beechwood Park provides a local space for quiet reflection, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Walnut Ridge anchors the western view. Visitors may find the nearby expanse of Clark State Forest a place of dense, quiet growth, while the deeper depressions like Buzz Gully remind one of the slow, patient work of erosion across the soil.

Scottsburg carries the weight of a history rooted in the intersection of rail lines and the steady cultivation of the surrounding woodlot mosaic. Early settlers recognized the utility of this soil, eventually fostering an economy that transitioned from agrarian labor to a mix of manufacturing and local commerce. The rhythm of the work day is punctuated by the sounds of industry that have long sustained the families residing here. While the economic landscape shifts with the times, the dependence on regional transit and the output of local workshops remains a constant. The infrastructure reflects a pragmatic approach to growth, where the focus stays on maintaining the utility of the land and the productivity of the workforce.

Scottsburg maintains a cultural character shaped by the steady, measured pace of life found in the heart of the Midwest. The brick architecture of the downtown district speaks to a period of civic pride, serving as a landmark for those who navigate the grid of local streets. Throughout the year, seasonal gatherings bring the population together, reinforcing the social bonds that define the spirit of the people. While it does not claim the fame of major urban centers, the life here is marked by a deep familiarity with one's neighbors and a respect for the local environment. It is a place where the quality of light at dusk, casting long shadows across the fields, provides a simple and enduring beauty for those who call Scottsburg home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

William H Graham Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 018° N
William H. English (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 083° E
Volunteer Fireman's Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 085° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 071° E
Clark State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.3 mi, 207° SW
Hardy Lake LWCF (State Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 030° NE
Jackson-Washington State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 296° NW
Overlook Area (Viewpoint) — 8.5 mi, 028° NE
Elk Creek Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 253° W
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.5 mi, 000° N · 16k acres
Charlestown State Park (State Park) — 16.7 mi, 151° SE
CB Hess Memorial Soccer Field (Monument) — 16.9 mi, 340° N
Charters of Freedom (Monument) — 17.5 mi, 083° E
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Addition (State Park) — 17.8 mi, 155° SE
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 17.9 mi, 302° NW
Showplace Cinemas Seymour (Cinema) — 19.5 mi, 351° N
Tiemeyer's Farm Market Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.6 mi, 301° NW
Bulleit Stadium (Stadium) — 20.1 mi, 341° N
Prather Site (Historic Ruins) — 21.7 mi, 168° S
Wolf Pen Branch Mill (Historic Ruins) — 26.6 mi, 157° SE
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 27.8 mi, 322° NW · 204k acres
Adams Family Manor (Nature Reserve) — 27.8 mi, 115° SE
Riverfront Amphiteater (Theatre) — 27.9 mi, 184° S
WaterWorks Museum (Museum) — 28.2 mi, 171° S
Clark County Museum (Museum) — 28.3 mi, 176° S
Vintage Fire Museum (Museum) — 28.3 mi, 176° S
Preservation Station Caboose (Attraction) — 28.7 mi, 175° S
Jeffersonville Overlook (Attraction) — 28.8 mi, 175° S
River Stage and Amphitheater (Theatre) — 28.8 mi, 175° S
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 36.1 mi, 312° NW · 13k acres

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