Madison County, Indiana
Madison County is located between Indianapolis and Muncie. This county is a hardworking part of Indiana.
Anderson is the county seat and was once a busy center for the auto industry. The city is also home to the Paramount Theatre, a historic movie theater.
Mounds State Park attracts visitors interested in ancient Native American earthworks. Madison County continues to balance its industrial past with hopes for a more diverse future.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Madison County |
| County Seat | Anderson |
| Etymology | Named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Anderson, Alexandria, Elwood, Pendleton, Edgewood, Chesterfield, Ingalls, Markleville, Summitville, Lapel, Frankton, Orestes |
| Interstates and Highways | I-69, US-36, IN-9, IN-13, IN-32, IN-37, IN-109 |
| FIPS Code | 18-095 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 452 square miles (Land: 450 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Grant County (North), Delaware County (East), Henry County (Southeast), Hancock County (South), Hamilton County (West), Tipton County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 129,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.1500° N, 85.6846° W |
| Major Landmarks | Mounds State Park, Paramount Theatre Centre & Ballroom, Anderson Speedway, Gruenewald Historic House |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Madison County Road Map
Mostly flat plains cover the county, with the White River creating a broad valley. Gentle slopes appear near the river and its tributaries. The northern sections have more elevation changes than the southern areas. I-69, US-36, and IN-9 are the major highways here.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Madison County Satellite Map
This Madison County satellite image shows Anderson as the main urban center along the river. Industrial areas are mixed with neighborhoods spreading outward from the city. The White River forms a dark, winding corridor through the landscape, while farmland covers most areas farther from the city.
OUTLINE MAP
Madison County Blank Map
Madison County has a roughly square shape with slightly uneven edges. All of its boundaries follow straight survey lines. No state borders touch the county, which lies entirely within Indiana.
Indiana County Maps
Indiana County Map
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