Cedar Lake Indiana Map

About Cedar Lake, Indiana

Cedar Lake is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 15,295. The population density is 600.0 people per km². Cedar Lake is located at 41.3648°N, 87.4411°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 46303.

Cedar Lake, a sprawling body of water, anchors the landscape of its namesake community in northwest Indiana. It lies 5.3 miles south-west of Crown Point, IN (from Crown Point, IN: bearing 227°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Merrillville. The terrain is a gentle, rolling expanse, a mosaic of sandy soils and pockets of richer loam, remnants of glacial activity. Mature oaks and maples, interspersed with stands of fast-growing poplar and pine, form a verdant crown over the undulating ground, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. In places, the land opens to reveal the glint of smaller ponds and marshy depressions, where reeds stand sentinel and the air hums with the low thrum of unseen insect life. The character of Cedar Lake is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's persistent, slow work is evident in the very shape of the earth and the deep, satisfying green of its summer canopy. The history of Cedar Lake is intrinsically linked to its watery heart and the fertile land that surrounds it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the recreational allure of the lake, established a presence here in the mid-19th century, developing farms that capitalized on the rich soil. Later, the lake became a popular summer resort destination, its shores dotted with hotels and cottages that welcomed visitors seeking respite from the urban clamor. This legacy of leisure still lingers, evident in the seasonal influx of tourists and the enduring appeal of its beaches and boating opportunities. While agriculture remains a quiet undercurrent, the local economy has diversified, with residents often commuting to nearby industrial centers, yet the spirit of Cedar Lake remains tied to the enduring draw of its expansive, shimmering namesake.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cedar Lake, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cedar Lake and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Lake includes the ZIP code (46303), telephone area code (260), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment (Hanover Community School Corporation). 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 Cedar Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.