Dale Indiana Map

About Dale, Indiana

Dale is a locality in Boone County, Indiana, United States. Dale is located at 40.0167°N, 86.4000°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47523.

Dale, Indiana, lies in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate swell towards the rolling hills of southern Indiana. It lies 5.3 miles east of Boone, IN (from Boone, IN: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-north-west of Zionsville. The soil here is a rich, dark loam, the kind that clings to a farmer's boot and promises a generous harvest, crisscrossed by narrow, meandering creeks that glint like silver threads under the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch in verdant waves, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that turn a fiery spectacle in autumn, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The air itself feels clean and cool, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a palpable reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of this place. This is a landscape shaped by generations of hardworking folk, their lives intertwined with the fertile ground and the steady pulse of the seasons. Dale’s history is etched in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its older homes, remnants of a time when agriculture was the undisputed king, a time that still whispers through the present-day economy. While farming remains a vital thread, the town has also found its footing in small manufacturing, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. The local grocery store, a hub of friendly chatter, and the familiar chime of the church bells mark the rhythm of daily life in Dale, a steady, unpretentious cadence that speaks of deep roots and a quiet contentment.

About This Dale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dale, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.016708, -86.399998. 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 Dale and Boone County.

Detailed location data for Dale includes the ZIP code (46052), telephone area code (260, 812), county seat of Boone County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (North Spencer County 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 Dale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.