Deer Creek Indiana Map
Explore Deer Creek, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Deer Creek, Indiana
| City | Deer Creek |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 40.615023 |
| Longitude | -86.390421 |
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 310.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 46307, 46917 |
| Area Code | 260, 574 |
| County Seat | Crown Point |
| School District | Carroll Consolidated School Corporation |
About Deer Creek, Indiana
Deer Creek is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 115. The population density is 310.5 people per km². Deer Creek is located at 40.6150°N, 86.3904°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP codes: 46307, 46917.Deer Creek flows through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of water and the expansive, flat reach of fertile soil. It lies 5.3 miles south-southeast of Lake, IN (from Lake, IN: bearing 155°T), and is situated 5.8 miles southeast of Merrillville. The earth here is a mosaic of dense woodlots and open fields that catch the pale, amber light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the black loam. Only two miles away, the surface of Trouthaven Lake remains a mirror for the sky, undisturbed by the rush of modern transit, while the horizon to the far distance holds the faint, jagged suggestion of Stony Island Ridge. The air in Deer Creek carries the scent of damp leaves and turned earth, a sensory tether to the land that defines the rhythm of every day.
The Meadows Park serves as the green lung of the territory, providing a sanctuary where the local flora flourishes without the encroachment of industry. Historically, the economy of Deer Creek has been tethered to the cycles of the harvest, with the surrounding grid of farmland acting as the primary engine for its quiet prosperity. The architecture of the region reflects a utilitarian grace, favoring solid, grounded structures that have weathered many seasons of frost and thaw. Life in Deer Creek moves at a deliberate pace, colored by the seasonal work of the fields and the enduring influence of the waterway that gives the place its name and its character.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Max A. Nelson Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 007° N
- Flory Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 008° N
- "in Memory of Our Fathers" (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 006° N
- Little Turtle Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 9.5 mi, 008° N
- State of Indiana Watershed (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 008° N
- Welcome to Logansport (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 007° N
- Ninth Street Cemetery Acknowledgment Plaque (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 010° N
- Artist Avenue (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 008° N
- Museum of American Politcal Communication (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 008° N
- Cole Clothing Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 010° N
- France Park (Local Park) — 9.9 mi, 340° N
- Justice Farm (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 330° NW
- Huston Park (Local Park) — 10.4 mi, 010° N
- Green Acres Golf Club (Park) — 10.9 mi, 155° SE
- Adams Mill Public Access Site/Public Fishing Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.0 mi, 213° SW
- Aim High Park (Local Recreation) — 11.7 mi, 015° N
- Monon High Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 262° W
- Delphi Opera House (Theatre) — 15.0 mi, 263° W
- Paper Mill Site (Historic Ruins) — 15.6 mi, 262° W
- Knop Lake Public Fishing Area (State Recreation Area) — 17.8 mi, 233° SW
- Hufford Trust Gamebird Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.1 mi, 274° W
- Miami County Museum (Museum) — 19.4 mi, 060° NE
- Prophetstown State Park (State Park) — 21.2 mi, 256° W
- Twin Lakes Cinema (Cinema) — 21.4 mi, 295° NW
- International Circus Hall of Fame (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 064° NE
- Native American Village (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 251° W
- Malibu Jack's Lafayette (Theme Park) — 28.6 mi, 237° SW
- Columbian Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 28.8 mi, 241° SW
- Tippecanoe River State Park (State Park) — 35.0 mi, 344° N
- Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 72.8 mi, 342° N · 11k acres
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About This Deer Creek Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deer Creek, Indiana. Coordinates: 40.615023, -86.390421. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Deer Creek includes the ZIP code (46307, 46917), telephone area code (260, 574), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment (Carroll Consolidated School Corporation).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
