Griffith Indiana Map

About Griffith, Indiana

Griffith is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 16,273. The population density is 806.5 people per km². Griffith is located at 41.5284°N, 87.4236°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 46319.

Griffith rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse, the land here a subtle, almost shy undulation that whispers of glacial history rather than dramatic upheaval. It lies 3.8 miles north-north-east of Schererville, IN (from Schererville, IN: bearing 25°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Lake. The sky above often stretches wide and pale, particularly in the muted light of late afternoon, casting long shadows that soften the edges of modest houses and the occasional stand of mature oak. The air, especially in summer, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of mown grass and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of traffic from the nearby expressways, a constant reminder of its proximity to larger, more restless places. The character of Griffith is one of quiet self-possession, a place where life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence, unbothered by the clamor of the world beyond its immediate, familiar horizon. The story of Griffith is intertwined with the agricultural past of Northwest Indiana, its fertile soils once the primary source of its livelihood before the rise of industry reshaped the region. Though industry now plays a significant role, with its convenient access to transportation networks fueling a diverse local economy, echoes of its agrarian roots can still be found in the open spaces and the enduring practicality of its residents. The landscape itself, shaped by the slow retreat of ancient ice sheets, offers no grand natural spectacles, but rather a quiet dignity in its unassuming terrain, a canvas that has been steadily built upon and cultivated. This has created a community that values its connections, a place where the shared experiences of neighborhood life and local traditions form the bedrock of its identity, a subtle but persistent charm that draws people in and encourages them to stay.

About This Griffith Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Griffith, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.528369, -87.42365. 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 Griffith and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Griffith includes the ZIP code (46319), telephone area code (260), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment (Griffith Public 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 Griffith is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.