Crows Nest Indiana Map
Crows Nest, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Crows Nest, Marion County.
Interactive Map of Crows Nest, Indiana
| City | Crows Nest |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.858097 |
| Longitude | -86.168599 |
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 98.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Crows Nest, Indiana
Crows Nest is a locality in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 109. The population density is 98.0 people per km². Crows Nest is located at 39.8581°N, 86.1686°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46228.
Crows Nest lies in a gentle fold of the Indiana landscape, where the land begins its slow, rolling descent towards the White River. It lies 6.2 miles north of Indianapolis, IN (from Indianapolis, IN: bearing 355°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-west of Carmel. Here, the fields, a patchwork of emerald and ochre depending on the season, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant honeysuckle. It's a place where the horizon feels close, yet the sky above is vast and ever-changing, a canvas for the sun's dramatic pronouncements at dawn and dusk. The quiet here is not an absence of sound, but a different kind of presence – the rustle of leaves, the distant hum of a tractor, the occasional call of a crow from the highest branches, a sound that lends the very name to this place. The history of Crows Nest is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that mark its boundaries. This land was once part of a broader agricultural tapestry, its fertile soil yielding crops that sustained generations. While large-scale farming still plays a role, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and workshops breathing new life into the area. You might stumble upon a craftsman's studio, tucked away on a side road, where dedication to a particular skill is evident in the meticulous detail of their work. There are whispers of an old mill that once harnessed the power of a nearby creek, a ghost of industry now reclaimed by nature. The pace of life in Crows Nest is measured, unhurried, a gentle unfolding rather than a hurried rush, allowing for moments of quiet contemplation under the wide Indiana sky.
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About This Crows Nest Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Crows Nest, 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 Crows Nest and Marion County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Crows Nest is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Crows Nest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. |
