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Garrett Indiana Map

Explore Garrett, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Garrett, Indiana

How to Use This Garrett, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Garrett, Indiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Indiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Garrett.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Garrett
State	Indiana (IN)
County	DeKalb County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	41.352612
Longitude	-85.123751
Population	6,542
Density	606.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	46738
Area Code	574
County Seat	Auburn
School District	Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community Schools

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About Garrett, Indiana

Garrett is a locality in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,542. The population density is 606.3 people per km². Garrett is located at 41.3526°N, 85.1238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Garrett is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 46738.

Garrett maintains a quiet presence amidst the expansive mosaic of Indiana farmland and woodlot. It lies 4.2 miles west-southwest of Auburn, IN (from Auburn, IN: bearing 253°T), and is situated 7.3 miles southwest of DeKalb. The local topography consists of fertile plains where the horizon stretches wide, occasionally broken by the gentle rise of distant terrain like Baby Mountain ten miles away. Water flows modestly through the landscape, represented most notably by the quiet passage of Diehl Ditch just two miles from the center. Residents enjoy the proximity of Depew Lake, a mere three miles distant, which provides a reflective stillness to the surrounding fields. West Side Park serves as a central green space, offering a communal area for gatherings beneath the broad Midwestern sky.

Garrett emerged as a significant junction during the era of railroad expansion, drawing its initial vitality from the labor and movement of the iron tracks. This industrial heritage fostered a hardworking local economy, where the rhythm of production once defined the daily schedule of the workforce. While the influence of the rails has evolved, the town retains a grounded character shaped by generations of manufacturing and local commerce. The air here carries the faint, nostalgic scent of dry stalks and turned earth, a reminder of the agricultural roots that anchor the region. Hard work remains a quiet virtue in Garrett, where the legacy of its founding continues to influence the collective identity of its people.

Cultural life in Garrett centers on the enduring bonds of neighbors and the shared traditions that mark the passing seasons. Local events often bring the community together in communal celebration, highlighting a spirit of cooperation that defines the area. While the town is modest in scale, its residents hold a deep appreciation for the landmarks that characterize their home, such as the various historic structures that line the downtown blocks. The pace of life remains steady and deliberate, eschewing the frantic energy of larger urban centers for a more measured existence. Though Garrett has not served as the primary residence for nationally prominent figures, it fosters a community where individual contributions are valued and recognized by those who live here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Garrett Country Club (Park) — 0.0 mi, 336° NW
Ocker Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 285° W
West Side Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 250° W
Jordan Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 204° SW
Fifteenth St Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 079° E
Carr Field (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 085° E
DeKalb County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 081° E
Greenhurst Country Club (Park) — 4.0 mi, 064° NE
Mid-America Windmill Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 315° NW
Amazing Fall Fun (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 058° NE
Chain O' Lakes State Park (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 263° W
Glacial Esker Nature Preserve - Glacial Esker (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 265° W
SOZO Art Studio LLC (Gallery) — 13.0 mi, 323° NW
Chief Little Turtle (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 230° SW
Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 16.2 mi, 169° S
Concord Methodist Church (Monument) — 16.6 mi, 226° SW
Johnny Appleseed Gravesite (Monument) — 16.6 mi, 180° S
Swamp Bridge (Viewpoint) — 16.7 mi, 186° S
Sumatran Tiger (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 185° S
Sumatran Orangutan (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 185° S
California Sea Lion (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 185° S
Komodo Dragon Statue (Public Artwork) — 17.1 mi, 185° S
Fort Cooper (Historic Castle / Fort) — 17.2 mi, 016° N
Fort Wayne Improv (Theatre) — 17.7 mi, 180° S
Huber Opera House & Civic Center (Theatre) — 19.2 mi, 102° E
Wunderkammer Company (Arts Centre) — 20.7 mi, 183° S
Pokagon State Park (State Park) — 24.3 mi, 011° N
LC Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 26.8 mi, 203° SW
Roanoke Area Heritage Center (Museum) — 30.0 mi, 206° SW

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