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Crown Point Indiana Map

Explore Crown Point, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Crown Point, Indiana

How to Use This Crown Point, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Crown Point, 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. Drag the map to pan to any area of Indiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Crown Point.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Crown Point
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Lake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.41711
Longitude	-87.347425
Population	33,899
Density	724.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	46307, 46308
Area Code	260
County Seat	Crown Point
School District	Crown Point Community School Corporation

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About Crown Point, Indiana

Crown Point is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 33,899. The population density is 724.5 people per km². Crown Point is located at 41.4171°N, 87.3474°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Crown Point is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 46307, 46308.

Crown Point anchors the landscape of the Indiana plains with a quiet, steady resolve that defies the haste of the modern world. It lies 4.9 miles south-southwest of Merrillville, IN (from Merrillville, IN: bearing 200°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-southwest of Lake. Fields of grain extend toward the horizon in a mosaic of seasonal color, interrupted only by the occasional woodlot that breaks the flat expanse. The local terrain remains modest and grounded, far removed from the dramatic heights of Stony Island Ridge, which sits silent and distant in the periphery. Residents often gather at Jerry Ross Park to enjoy the open air, finding a simple peace in the well-tended grass. On quiet afternoons, the light catches the surface of Lake Seven, casting a shimmering glow that softens the edges of the surrounding countryside.

Crown Point grew from a foundation of agricultural ambition, eventually evolving into a regional hub where commerce and governance meet. The economy has historically relied on a blend of local enterprise and the industrious spirit that defines the broader regional character. Merchants and small business owners maintain the storefronts, keeping the daily cycle of trade moving with a familiar, predictable pulse. While the nearby steel mills influence the regional economy, the internal rhythm of the streets remains focused on service and local administration. Water flows through Smith Ditch, serving as a subtle reminder of the natural drainage that shapes the practical geography of the land.

Crown Point possesses a distinct cultural identity rooted in the preservation of its architectural heritage and a deep respect for civic tradition. The historic courthouse serves as a visual anchor for the center of the square, reminding passersby of the legal and social history that defined the region. Local events bring neighbors together in common cause, fostering a sense of community that values persistence over spectacle. Notable individuals, such as the legendary football coach Tony Dungy, once walked these streets, carrying the discipline of the region into the wider world. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the changing seasons and the enduring presence of those who call the plains their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sportsplex (State Recreation Area) — locality lies within
Sauerman Woods (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 185° S
Solon Robinson (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 232° SW
High Meadow Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 187° S
Lake County Fairgrounds (State Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 233° SW
White Hawk Country Club (Park) — 1.6 mi, 305° NW
Summertree Golf Course (Park) — 2.0 mi, 061° NE
Merrillville Youth and Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 035° NE
Beaver Dam Wetland Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 292° W
Hunley's Mural (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 243° SW
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Marine Protected Area) — 7.2 mi, 017° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 7.2 mi, 017° N · 11k acres
Lincoln Highway Ideal Section (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 304° NW
The Lincoln Highway (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 302° NW
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest (Nature Reserve) — 10.4 mi, 079° E
Ed's Oasis (Viewpoint) — 10.5 mi, 081° E
Gary Roosevelt High School (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 001° N
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 11.1 mi, 328° NW
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 11.2 mi, 328° NW
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 017° N
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 336° NW
Zao Island (Theme Park) — 14.8 mi, 079° E
Chicago Street Theater (Theatre) — 15.2 mi, 076° E
Porter County Jail (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 077° E
Founders Rock (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 078° E
Martin Luther King Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 15.6 mi, 078° E
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 16.1 mi, 292° W
Sweet Woods (Nature Reserve) — 16.3 mi, 306° NW
49'er Drive-in Theater (Cinema) — 18.1 mi, 064° NE
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 34.0 mi, 268° W · 18k acres

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