Underwood Indiana Map

About Underwood, Indiana

Underwood is a locality in Clark County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 957. The population density is 171.2 people per km². Underwood is located at 38.6037°N, 85.7744°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47126.

Underwood unfolds across rolling Indiana farmland, a quiet scattering of homes and businesses where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady exhalation. It lies 11.0 miles north-north-west of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 346°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south of Scottsburg. The terrain here is a gentle, sculpted presence, a landscape of fields that unfurl like green carpets under a wide, often dramatic sky, broken by stands of mature trees that whisper secrets of seasons past. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of freshly turned soil and the sun-warmed pine needles of the nearby wooded patches. This is a place where the horizon feels vast and accessible, an invitation to gaze outwards, while the immediate surroundings offer the comforting, textured reality of cultivated earth and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of rural life. The history of Underwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural backbone of Clark County, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil that continues to sustain its economy today, primarily through farming and related enterprises. While no singular grand landmark defines Underwood, its character is built upon the quiet industry of its residents and the enduring traditions of a community that values practicality and neighborly connection. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the cycles of the land, a predictable ebb and flow that has shaped generations, fostering a sense of continuity and a grounded appreciation for the simple abundance of the region. Even the occasional rumble of a passing train, a distant echo of broader connections, seems to underscore the self-contained, deeply rooted essence of Underwood.

About This Underwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Underwood, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.603671, -85.774411. 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 Underwood and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Underwood includes the ZIP code (47177), telephone area code (317), county seat of Clark County (Jeffersonville), and school district assignment (Borden-Henryville School Corp). 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 Underwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.