Goldsmith Indiana Map

About Goldsmith, Indiana

Goldsmith is a locality in Tipton County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 279. The population density is 125.5 people per km². Goldsmith is located at 40.2895°N, 86.1492°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46045.

Goldsmith exists where the land begins to gently roll, a subtle shift from the flatter expanses that characterize much of Indiana. It lies 13.6 miles south of Kokomo, IN (from Kokomo, IN: bearing 183°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west of Tipton. The fields, vast and geometric under the wide Midwestern sky, give way to hedgerows and the occasional stand of mature oaks, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers. Here, the air itself seems to carry the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a constant, quiet perfume that settles over the landscape. The roads, often a pale, sun-bleached grey, bisect these agricultural plains, leading the eye towards horizons that promise nothing more dramatic than the next rise, the next patch of woodland. Even the infrequent clouds seem to move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, casting slow-moving shadows that paint fleeting patterns across the cultivated terrain. The history of Goldsmith is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patterns of agriculture that have shaped its existence for generations. This is a place built on the back of the land's fertility, its economy intrinsically tied to the cycles of planting and harvest. The quiet hum of farm machinery often provides the dominant soundtrack, a testament to the ongoing work that sustains the community. While no single industry dominates, the collective effort of its residents in farming and related support services defines the economic character of Goldsmith. It is a place where the past feels less like a distant echo and more like a continuous presence, a foundation upon which the present day unfolds with a steady, predictable cadence.

About This Goldsmith Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goldsmith, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.289482, -86.149158. 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 Goldsmith and Tipton County.

Detailed location data for Goldsmith includes the ZIP code (46045), telephone area code (260), county seat of Tipton County (Tipton), and school district assignment (Tipton Community 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 Goldsmith is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.