Lake Dalecarlia Indiana Map

About Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana

Lake Dalecarlia is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,169. The population density is 486.4 people per km². Lake Dalecarlia is located at 41.3309°N, 87.3948°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 46307.

Lake Dalecarlia rests in a gently rolling landscape, a verdant expanse where the sky often feels vast and generously poured over the land. It lies 6.1 miles south-south-west of Crown Point, IN (from Crown Point, IN: bearing 194°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of St. John. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a soft rise and fall that guides the eye towards the shimmering heart of the lake. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns, and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent mingled with the faint perfume of distant pine. Homes, many with a comfortable, lived-in character, are scattered amongst the greenery, their windows reflecting the ever-changing hues of the Indiana sky. The shores of Lake Dalecarlia invite quiet contemplation, the water a mirror to the clouds, its surface occasionally disturbed by the silent glide of a canoe or the distant call of a water bird. The origins of Lake Dalecarlia are tied to the land’s former life as agricultural fields, a history now softened by residential development and the presence of the lake itself, a once-natural body of water that has been enhanced and managed over time. This locality’s economy, while no longer dominated by farming, still benefits from its proximity to larger urban centers, offering a peaceful retreat for commuters and those who value a close connection to nature. The distinctive character of Lake Dalecarlia is found in its quiet neighborhoods, where a sense of community is palpable, not in grand pronouncements, but in the shared enjoyment of its natural beauty. Life here unfolds with a measured grace, a gentle rhythm that allows for the appreciation of simple pleasures, like the warm glow of the setting sun painting the western sky in shades of apricot and rose, a daily spectacle witnessed from the placid shores of Lake Dalecarlia.

About This Lake Dalecarlia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.330869, -87.394757. 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 Lake Dalecarlia and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Lake Dalecarlia includes the ZIP code (46356), telephone area code (260), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment (Tri-Creek 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 Lake Dalecarlia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.