Cataract Indiana Map

About Cataract, Indiana

Cataract is a locality in Owen County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Cataract is located at 39.4275°N, 86.8164°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46113.

Cataract rests within a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like patchwork quilts across the landscape. It lies 17.9 miles east-north-east of Clay, IN (from Clay, IN: bearing 77°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of Cloverdale. The air here, particularly in the early morning when mist still clings to the low-lying hollows, carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The land itself, softened by eons of rain and sun, offers a quiet resilience, its curves hinting at the underlying bedrock that has shaped this corner of Owen County. A scattering of mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching skyward with a stoic grace, punctuate the open spaces, providing shade and a sense of enduring presence. The history of Cataract is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the nearby waterways that once powered its early mills. Long before the advent of modern machinery, the persistent flow of water over the local terrain gave the place its name and its initial purpose. The economy of Cataract has historically been tied to agriculture, with generations of families tending the soil and raising livestock, a tradition that continues to define its character. Though the grander industrial ambitions of other settlements may have passed it by, Cataract retains a distinct charm, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates the pulse of daily life.

About This Cataract Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cataract, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.427545, -86.816397. 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 Cataract and Owen County.

Detailed location data for Cataract includes the ZIP code (47460), telephone area code (317, 260), county seat of Owen County (Spencer), 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 Cataract is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.