Goodland Indiana Map

About Goodland, Indiana

Goodland is a locality in Newton County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 792. The population density is 468.4 people per km². Goodland is located at 40.7634°N, 87.2936°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47948.

Goodland rests in a broad, open expanse of northern Indiana, where the land breathes with a subtle, rolling topography. It lies 30.9 miles north-west of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 319°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east of Newton. The fields here, a patchwork quilt of gold and green under the vast sky, stretch out to horizons that seem to whisper of endless possibility. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the dry sweetness of harvested corn and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer rain. The character of Goodland is etched in the straight lines of country roads, the weathered facades of its buildings, and the quiet, steady presence of its people, who move with a deliberate, unhurried grace that mirrors the slow turning of the seasons. The history of Goodland is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this region, its economy built on the bounty of the fertile soil that surrounds it. For generations, the land has yielded its crops, feeding not just the local populace but reaching out to markets far beyond. This enduring connection to the earth lends a grounded, resilient spirit to the place, a sense that its foundations are as solid as the bedrock beneath. While the rhythms of life here are largely dictated by the demands of farming, there's a quiet pride in the local traditions and the shared understanding that binds the residents of Goodland together, a subtle strength that endures through the changing times.

About This Goodland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Goodland, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Goodland and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Goodland includes the ZIP code (47948), telephone area code (765), county seat of Newton County (Kentland), and school district assignment (South Newton 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 Goodland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.