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Lafayette Indiana Map

Explore Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, Indiana

How to Use This Lafayette, Indiana Map

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

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	Lafayette
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Tippecanoe County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	40.39941
Longitude	-86.862806
Population	70,783
Density	930.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	47904, 47909, 47901, 47902, 47903
Area Code	765
County Seat	Lafayette
School District	Tippecanoe School Corporation

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About Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette is a locality in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 70,783. The population density is 930.3 people per km². Lafayette is located at 40.3994°N, 86.8628°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Lafayette is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47904, 47909, 47901.

Lafayette rises from the fertile, flat expanse of the Midwestern plains, anchored firmly by the persistent, winding presence of the Wabash River. It lies 1.8 miles east-southeast of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 18.8 miles south-southeast of White. The light here at dusk holds a particular clarity, catching the edges of the grain silos and the wide, open skies that seem to swallow the horizon in a haze of amber and violet. Beyond the immediate banks of the water, the terrain shifts into a mosaic of woodlots and expansive farmland, where the earth feels ancient and industrious. While the landscape is largely defined by this rhythmic, agricultural flatness, the gentle rise of The Mound provides a singular point of elevation seven miles away, and the shaded, quiet depth of Happy Hollow offers a sheltered contrast to the broader, sun-drenched fields.

European settlement in Lafayette followed the patterns of trade and westward expansion that defined the early nineteenth century, drawing pioneers to the banks of the Wabash River for its utility as a transportation artery. The site emerged as a vital hub where the necessity of commerce met the rugged spirit of the frontier, eventually maturing into a center of regional significance. Over the decades, the architecture shifted from the utilitarian structures of the early trading posts to the enduring brick facades that still line the older blocks of the downtown core. This history remains etched into the municipal character, visible in the way the streets radiate outward, mirroring a growth that was as much about survival as it was about the ambition of a burgeoning state.

Manufacturing and higher education define the modern economic pulse of Lafayette, creating a distinct duality between industrial productivity and academic pursuit. The presence of significant engineering and research institutions nearby fosters a culture of innovation that spills over into the local tech and manufacturing sectors, keeping the economy anchored in both tradition and future-focused development. Infrastructure, including a network of rail lines and highways, facilitates the movement of goods through this inland crossroads, ensuring that the rhythm of the workweek remains steady and industrious. Residents often spend their afternoons enjoying the greenery of Murdock Park, where the manicured lawns provide a necessary respite from the constant, low-frequency hum of regional industry.

Cultural life in Lafayette orbits heavily around the intense, communal devotion to collegiate athletics, where the color and noise of game days color the autumn air in a way that feels almost electric. The calendar is punctuated by long-standing festivals that celebrate local heritage and the harvest, drawing the region together in a shared, seasonal language. Landmarks of note include the historic structures that house local government and commerce, standing as silent witnesses to the changing times. While the area lacks the dramatic features of a mountain range or a coastline, there is a quiet beauty in the way the seasons transform the local fields and the banks of the Wabash River, grounding the people who live here in a place that values continuity, shared effort, and the steady passage of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 260° W
Cat Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 072° E
Malibu Jack's Lafayette (Theme Park) — 0.9 mi, 127° SE
Columbian Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 334° NW
Square Root (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 306° NW
Grateful Heart Gallery and Gifts (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 315° NW
Artists Own (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 312° NW
Monster Mini (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 179° S
Wabash Landing 9 (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 307° NW
Davidson Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 208° SW
Fowler Hall (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 303° NW
Loeb Playhouse (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 304° NW
Layfayette Municipal Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 336° NW
Purdue Golf (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 311° NW
McCormick's Woods (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 305° NW
Inspired Fire (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 249° W
Indiana Veteran's Home Woods Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 345° N
Captured Spanish Cannon (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 341° N
Prophetstown State Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 005° N
Shadeland School (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 235° SW
Footprints in History (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 012° N
Native American Village (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 014° N
Paper Mill Site (Historic Ruins) — 15.7 mi, 036° NE
Stone Quarry Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.3 mi, 034° NE
Monon High Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 17.5 mi, 041° NE
Twin Lakes Cinema (Cinema) — 24.4 mi, 013° N
Shawnee Bottoms (Nature Reserve) — 26.6 mi, 245° SW
Shades State Park (State Park) — 33.1 mi, 198° S

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