Harrison Lake, Bartholomew County
Harrison Lake, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Harrison Lake, Bartholomew County.
| City | Harrison Lake |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.184269 |
| Longitude | -86.019967 |
| Population | 144 |
| Density | 266.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47987, 47201 |
| Area Code | 765, 317 |
| County Seat | Columbus |
| School District | Bartholomew County School Corporation |
Harrison Lake is a locality in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 144. The population density is 266.2 people per km². Harrison Lake is located at 39.1843°N, 86.0200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47201.
Harrison Lake lies in a gentle embrace of rolling Indiana farmland, its waters reflecting the wide, benevolent sky. It lies 5.4 miles west-south-west of Columbus, IN (from Columbus, IN: bearing 257°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Bartholomew. The terrain here is a soft topography, a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat and the persistent work of water and wind, creating shallow basins that welcome the rain. Around the lake's edges, stands of mature oak and maple trees offer a dappled shade, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, while the open fields beyond stretch to a horizon often softened by the hazy breath of summer. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown hay and the damp earth near the water's edge, a quiet testament to the fertile land that cradles Harrison Lake. The story of Harrison Lake is one of agrarian roots, a place where the land has long dictated the rhythm of life. For generations, the rich soil has yielded bountiful harvests, supporting a community whose economy remains tied to the cycles of planting and reaping, a steady, dependable pulse. While larger industries may have passed by, the enduring spirit of Bartholomew County is found in its resilient farmers and the small businesses that serve them. The lake itself, though not a grand natural wonder, offers a peaceful respite, a place where the quiet continuity of rural life is punctuated by the calls of unseen waterfowl and the distant hum of tractors, a distinctive character born of simple, enduring traditions.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Harrison Lake, 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 Harrison Lake and Bartholomew County.
Detailed location data for Harrison Lake includes the ZIP code (47987), telephone area code (765, 317), county seat of Bartholomew County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Bartholomew County 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 Harrison Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |