Cynthiana Indiana Map
Explore Cynthiana, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Cynthiana, IN street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Cynthiana, Indiana
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cynthiana, 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 to zoom in and out.
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| City | Cynthiana |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Posey |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.187544 |
| Longitude | -87.710303 |
| Population | 716 |
| Density | 641.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47612 |
| Area Code | 812 |
| County Seat | Mount Vernon |
| School District | North Posey County Schools Metropolitan School District |
About Cynthiana, Indiana
Cynthiana is a locality in Posey County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 716. The population density is 641.9 people per km². Cynthiana is located at 38.1875°N, 87.7103°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47612.
Cynthiana, Indiana, rests within a gentle embrace of fertile farmland, a mosaic of cultivated fields broken by the darker, denser textures of woodlots. It lies 4.8 miles north-northwest of Martin, IN (from Martin, IN: bearing 335°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-southwest of Fort Branch. The landscape here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet solidity, the land shaped by the slow, persistent work of generations who have coaxed sustenance from its soil. Sunlight, when it falls across these fields, often carries a soft, diffused quality, especially in the late afternoon, lending a certain mellow dignity to the scene, a feeling of settled permanence that seems to seep from the very earth. The air itself can carry the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn or the richer, more earthy aroma of damp soil after a spring rain, a sensory signature of this agrarian heartland. The story of Cynthiana is one woven from the threads of pioneer spirit and the enduring strength of agricultural enterprise. Its origins are rooted in the westward expansion, a place where families sought opportunity and established their lives against the backdrop of this rich, Midwestern terrain. The local economy, while perhaps not defined by grand industries, thrives on the steady output of its farms, a testament to the enduring value of hard work and the land's bounty. Life in Cynthiana moves with a deliberate, measured pace, a quiet hum of daily routines that speaks of a community deeply connected to its agricultural rhythms and the simple, profound beauty of its surroundings.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.5 mi, 343° N · 20k acres
- Gibson Lake Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.4 mi, 350° N
- Harmonie State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 240° SW
- Tern Bar Slough (State Conservation Area) — 9.3 mi, 347° N
- Green River National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Partnership Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.7 mi, 158° S · 2,073 acres
- Cane Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 343° N
- Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 42.3 mi, 217° SW · 274k acres
- John James Audubon State Park (State Park) — 21.5 mi, 156° SE
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of In (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.7 mi, 045° NE · 462 acres
- Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 55.4 mi, 059° NE · 204k acres
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About This Cynthiana Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cynthiana, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.187544, -87.710303. 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 Cynthiana and Posey County.
Detailed location data for Cynthiana includes the ZIP code (47612), telephone area code (812), county seat of Posey County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (North Posey County Schools Metropolitan School District). 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 Cynthiana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
