Dunkirk Indiana Map

About Dunkirk, Indiana

Dunkirk is a locality in Cass County, Indiana, United States. Dunkirk is located at 40.7564°N, 86.3936°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47336.

Dunkirk lies in a broad, fertile basin, its land gently sloping and well-watered, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon a distant, soft promise. It lies 14.9 miles west of Wells, IN (from Wells, IN: bearing 277°T), and is situated 1.9 miles west of Logansport. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, fields of corn and soybeans stretching out like an immense, rumpled quilt under the generous Indiana sun, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade in the warmer months. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and ripening crops that speaks of the land's quiet productivity. The rhythm of Dunkirk is not one of frantic urgency, but rather a steady, deliberate unfolding, like the slow turning of the seasons. This corner of Cass County has a past deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the land and the steady hum of small industry. For generations, the fertile soil has been the bedrock of Dunkirk’s economy, supporting families through the planting and harvesting cycles. Evidence of earlier eras can be glimpsed in the sturdy, functional architecture of its older buildings, a quiet testament to the resourcefulness of its founders. The local waterways, though not grand rivers, have played their part, facilitating the transport of goods and providing a constant, murmuring presence to the landscape. While Dunkirk has seen its share of economic shifts, the enduring spirit of its people remains, a quiet strength that continues to shape the character of this enduring Midwestern settlement.

About This Dunkirk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunkirk, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.756429, -86.393612. 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 Dunkirk and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Dunkirk includes the ZIP code (46947), telephone area code (574, 317), county seat of Cass County (Logansport), and school district assignment (Jay 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 Dunkirk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.