Sheridan Indiana Map

About Sheridan, Indiana

Sheridan is a locality in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,205. The population density is 514.2 people per km². Sheridan is located at 40.1350°N, 86.2205°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46069.

Sheridan lies cradled by the gently rolling terrain of Hamilton County, where the rich, dark soil, a legacy of ancient glaciers, promises abundance to the farmer's plow. It lies 8.0 miles north-west of Westfield, IN (from Westfield, IN: bearing 322°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-south-east of Kirklin. The landscape here is a study in subtle variations: broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer a brief, cool respite from the sun's insistent gaze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a perfume of growing things and distant, sun-baked earth. Small creeks, their banks often lined with willows that weep their verdant fronds, snake through the fields, their quiet murmur a constant, unobtrusive melody. The history of Sheridan is deeply entwined with the fertile earth that surrounds it. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the promise of agricultural prosperity, the town has long been a hub for farming communities, its economy still largely rooted in the cultivation of the land. The presence of grain elevators, silent sentinels against the sky, speaks of a bygone era of robust trade, though their modern counterparts continue to serve the vital needs of local growers. While Sheridan may not boast grand monuments or bustling metropolises, its character is defined by the quiet resilience and hardworking spirit of its people, a spirit that has weathered changing times and continues to find its strength in the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the steadfast bounty of the soil.

About This Sheridan Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sheridan, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sheridan and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Sheridan includes the ZIP code (46069), telephone area code (260), county seat of Hamilton County (Noblesville), and school district assignment (Sheridan Community 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 Sheridan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.