Switzerland Indiana Map

About Switzerland, Indiana

Switzerland is a locality in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 10,613. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Switzerland is located at 38.8419°N, 85.0649°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47018.

Switzerland, Indiana, unfolds as a landscape sculpted by the persistent embrace of the Ohio River. It lies 22.9 miles south of Dearborn, IN (from Dearborn, IN: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Ohio. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, transitioning from fertile bottomlands to steeper, wooded hills that whisper of ancient forests. Creeks, like silver threads, carve their way through the terrain, feeding into the great river and lending a constant, murmuring soundtrack to the place. The air itself carries a peculiar, clean scent, a blend of damp earth, river mist, and the distant perfume of blooming wild cherries, particularly noticeable in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon when the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of rose and pale gold. This is a corner of Indiana with a history as deep and winding as the river that defines it. Switzerland was settled by hardy pioneers who recognized the strategic advantage and fertile promise of this riverfront land, establishing a community that has always looked to the water for sustenance and connection. The local economy, once reliant on steamboat trade and river-dependent industries, now finds its pulse in agriculture, with rolling fields yielding corn and soybeans, and in the enduring appeal of its picturesque setting, drawing visitors who appreciate its unhurried pace. The very character of Switzerland is etched by its heritage, a blend of rural practicality and a subtle, almost melancholic beauty that seems to resonate from the riverbanks and the quiet hollows of its surrounding hills.

About This Switzerland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Switzerland, 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 Switzerland and Switzerland County.

Detailed location data for Switzerland includes the ZIP code (47011), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Switzerland County (Vevay), and school district assignment. 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 Switzerland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.