Williams Indiana Map

About Williams, Indiana

Williams is a locality in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 200. The population density is 44.3 people per km². Williams is located at 38.8045°N, 86.6472°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47470.

Williams rests in a land sculpted by ancient waters, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous forests, give way to fertile creek bottoms. It lies 25.8 miles south-south-west of Bloomington, IN (from Bloomington, IN: bearing 195°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-south-west of Bedford. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the rough bark of the oak and hickory trees. Little Indian Creek, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the landscape, its banks a mosaic of smooth stones and tangled roots, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy. The terrain is a gentle embrace, not dramatic, but possessing a quiet strength that has shaped both the land and the lives lived upon it, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon a promise of further, wooded expanse. The story of Williams is one of quiet resilience and practical endeavor, tied intrinsically to the land's bounty and the ingenuity of its people. Historically, the area's economy has been rooted in agriculture, with corn and soybeans yielding to the rich soil, their golden stalks rustling in the persistent breeze. The presence of limestone quarries in Lawrence County, a testament to the region's geological wealth, has also played a significant role, providing materials that have built roads and structures far beyond the immediate vicinity. Though the pace of life in Williams is deliberately unhurried, there's a palpable sense of connection to the past, a grounding in the traditions of hard work and neighborly support that continues to define this corner of Indiana.

About This Williams Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Williams, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.804495, -86.647219. 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 Williams and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Williams includes the ZIP code (46733), telephone area code (574, 317), county seat of Lawrence County (Bedford), and school district assignment (North Lawrence 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 Williams is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.