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Griffith Indiana Map

Explore Griffith, 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 Griffith, Indiana

How to Use This Griffith, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Griffith, 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 Griffith.

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	Griffith
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Lake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.528369
Longitude	-87.42365
Population	16,528
Density	820.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	46319
Area Code	260
County Seat	Crown Point
School District	Griffith Public Schools

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About Griffith, Indiana

Griffith is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 16,528. The population density is 820.6 people per km². Griffith is located at 41.5284°N, 87.4236°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Griffith is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 46319.

Griffith occupies a flat, expansive stretch of northern Indiana where the horizon feels wide enough to swallow the setting sun. It lies 2.3 miles southeast of Highland, IN (from Highland, IN: bearing 140°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-northwest of Lake. Turkey Creek winds through the landscape here, its quiet currents carving a path that defines the local drainage and offers a sliver of natural relief from the surrounding level ground. Residents often spend their afternoons at Tot Park, a modest local space that anchors the neighborhood grid with a sense of grounded simplicity. While the distant silhouette of Stony Island Ridge looms far off, the immediate terrain remains dominated by a prairie-like openness that shifts in color from pale gold to deep, muted gray as the seasons turn. The air carries a crispness that suggests the proximity of Buffington Harbor, reminding those who live in Griffith that the influence of the Great Lakes remains a constant, unseen neighbor.

Griffith emerged from a landscape shaped by the intersection of rail lines, which transformed the early farmland into a hub of movement and industry. The pulse of the local economy has long been tied to the rhythmic clatter of freight, supporting a legacy of trade and manufacturing that defines the blue-collar character of the region. Workers here contribute to a wider industrial network that stretches toward the steel mills and shipping lanes of the north. Even as the nature of labor shifts, the town retains a pragmatic spirit, valuing the steady discipline of the clock and the quiet pride of a well-maintained workshop. This focus on commerce and connectivity ensures that Griffith maintains its identity as a functional, industrious place where the movement of goods still dictates the daily tempo.

Cultural life in Griffith centers on a deep-rooted sense of neighborliness, where the local high school sports culture serves as a focal point for weekend gatherings. Visitors might notice the unassuming, solid architecture that characterizes the older residential blocks, reflecting a history of mid-century growth and enduring stability. The town occasionally hosts community festivals that highlight regional traditions, providing a brief, festive pause in the otherwise industrious pace of the year. While quiet, the social fabric is reinforced by the presence of long-term inhabitants who carry the collective memory of the area’s development. Notably, the town claims the actor Michael Jackson—not the musician, but a distinct individual—as a part of its local lore, though the true character of the place remains firmly in the hands of the families who navigate its streets every day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Marine Protected Area) — 0.7 mi, 208° SW
Oak Ridge Prairie Co. Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 142° SE
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 0.9 mi, 219° SW · 11k acres
Hoosier Prairie - Gaylord North (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 269° W
South Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 194° S
Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 251° W
Scherwood Country Club (Park) — 2.0 mi, 200° S
Indiana Tolleston - Little Calumet River Floodpla (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 346° N
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 310° NW
Spirit of Highland Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 312° NW
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 313° NW
Sharp Athletic Complex (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 327° NW
Flick Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 326° NW
Turkey Creek Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 116° SE
World War II Monument (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 276° W
World War I Monument (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 277° W
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 341° N
Sweet Woods (Nature Reserve) — 9.3 mi, 282° W
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 056° NE
Brownell Woods (Nature Reserve) — 9.9 mi, 284° W
Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 314° NW
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 261° W
Former Lincoln School Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 12.1 mi, 309° NW
Tolleston Dunes Outlook (Viewpoint) — 12.7 mi, 063° NE
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 16.5 mi, 304° NW
Michelle Obama's Childhood Home (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 334° NW
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 316° NW
Black Cinema House (Cinema) — 18.5 mi, 332° NW
Indiana Dunes State Park (State Park) — 20.2 mi, 067° NE
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 31.4 mi, 253° W · 18k acres

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