Explore Lakes of the Four Seasons, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lakes of the Four Seasons, 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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 | Lakes of the Four Seasons |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Porter County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.403672 |
| Longitude | -87.221375 |
| Population | 7,091 |
| Density | 1201.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 46307 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| County Seat | Valparaiso |
| School District | Porter Township School Corporation |
Lakes of the Four Seasons defines itself through a mosaic of quiet woodlots and expansive inland plains that stretch toward the distant horizon. It lies 7.2 miles southeast of Lake, IN (from Lake, IN: bearing 140°T), and is situated 8.0 miles southeast of Merrillville. The East Branch Stony Run cuts a deliberate, winding path through the landscape, providing a steady, low-voiced rhythm to the geography of the terrain. Big Bass Lake anchors the interior, acting as a reflective center that catches the pale, amber light of late afternoon. Beyond the immediate vegetation, the silhouette of Stony Island Ridge lingers far off in the distance, a faint suggestion of elevation against the flat sky. This particular expanse of Indiana soil holds a stillness that persists even as the seasons transition from the sharp, brittle air of winter to the humid, heavy growth of summer.
Development in Lakes of the Four Seasons reflects the steady, pragmatic evolution of a region built upon the foundation of midwestern industry and residential growth. Local livelihoods are often tied to the broader economic currents of the surrounding counties, where the legacy of manufacturing and agricultural management remains a persistent thread. Residents frequently look toward the nearby industrial corridors for professional opportunities, maintaining a functional balance between modern employment and the quietude of their private surroundings. The infrastructure here grew from a desire to organize the natural landscape into a cohesive grid, balancing the demands of daily commerce with the desire for a distinct, residential character. Every road and property line in Lakes of the Four Seasons speaks to this deliberate effort to cultivate a stable, enduring environment.
Cultural life in Lakes of the Four Seasons centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who find common ground in the simple, recurring rhythms of the calendar. Randolph Street Park serves as the primary gathering space, offering a quiet, green reprieve where neighbors occupy the grounds for seasonal activities and informal social exchange. The local character is defined by a modest, neighborly reserve, a trait common to those who live amidst the woodlot mosaic and the open, prairie-like stretches of the region. While the area does not claim the fame of major urban centers, its identity is rooted in the steady, unpretentious life of its people. Life here moves with a measured pace, allowing the true nature of the land to remain the most prominent feature for those who call Lakes of the Four Seasons their home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakes of the Four Seasons, Indiana. Coordinates: 41.403672, -87.221375. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lakes of the Four Seasons includes the ZIP code (46307), telephone area code (260), county seat of Porter County (Valparaiso), and school district assignment (Porter Township School Corporation).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |