Garrett Indiana Map

About Garrett, Indiana

Garrett is a locality in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,642. The population density is 606.2 people per km². Garrett is located at 41.3495°N, 85.1355°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46738.

Garrett, Indiana, breathes with the quiet solidity of the Midwest, its landscape a gentle sweep of fertile farmland punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees. It lies 7.3 miles south-west of DeKalb, IN (from DeKalb, IN: bearing 233°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west-south-west of Auburn. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening corn, a perfume unique to this corner of DeKalb County. The land rolls with a subtle, unhurried grace, a topography shaped by ancient glaciers and now meticulously tended by generations of farmers. Even the residential streets, lined with sturdy brick homes and well-kept lawns, possess a grounded, unpretentious character, reflecting the practical spirit of its inhabitants. The history of Garrett is inextricably linked to the iron horse, its very existence a consequence of the railroad's relentless westward march. Founded in the late 19th century, it quickly became a vital hub for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, its yards and workshops humming with activity that echoed across the flat Indiana plains. This industrial pulse, though quieter now, still informs the local economy, with logistics and manufacturing forming the backbone of Garrett's present. The legacy of those railroad days is palpable, a silent narrative woven into the weathered brick of old depots and the enduring sense of connection to distant places that the rails once promised and delivered.

About This Garrett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garrett, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.349494, -85.135527. 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 Garrett and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Garrett includes the ZIP code (46738), telephone area code (574), county seat of DeKalb County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community Schools). 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 Garrett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.