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Merrillville Indiana Map

Explore Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, Indiana

How to Use This Merrillville, Indiana Map

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

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	Merrillville
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Lake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.472687
Longitude	-87.31807
Population	36,444
Density	423.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	46410, 46411, 46307
Area Code	260
County Seat	Crown Point
School District	Merrillville Community School

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About Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 36,444. The population density is 423.2 people per km². Merrillville is located at 41.4727°N, 87.3181°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Merrillville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 46410, 46411, 46307.

Merrillville occupies a broad expanse of the Midwestern plains where the horizon stretches wide and the sky claims an immense, pale authority over the earth. It lies 1.7 miles west-southwest of Lake, IN (from Lake, IN: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Gary. The landscape surrounding Merrillville is characterized by a gentle, flat prairie topography that allows the evening light to linger in long, amber streaks across the fields. Only one mile away, the quiet waters of Sprout Ditch trace a subtle path through the terrain, while the calm surface of Lake George waits just two miles distant. Though the distant Stony Island Ridge remains a faint shadow on the far horizon, the immediate ground feels anchored in the steady, quiet rhythm of the inland Midwest. Here, the air carries the scent of seasonal change, shifting from the sharp chill of late autumn to the humid, heavy warmth of summer.

Merrillville emerged from a history defined by the steady expansion of regional commerce and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. The local economy has evolved from its agricultural roots into a bustling center for retail and professional services that drive the modern vitality of the region. Where once the land was organized into productive woodlot mosaics, today the economy sustains a diverse array of businesses that keep the pulse of daily life moving forward. This transition reflects a broader pattern of growth, yet the work ethic remains as grounded as the soil that once supported the earliest homesteads. Merrillville balances its commercial density with a persistent commitment to maintaining the functional infrastructure necessary for a thriving, active population.

Cultural life in Merrillville finds its expression in the daily interactions of its citizens and the communal spaces that bring people together. Kurtis Park serves as a vital point of connection for the local population, offering a public landscape where the pace of the day slows down and neighbors gather under the open sky. The character of the area is built upon a foundation of quiet resilience, reflecting a Midwestern identity that favors substance over pretense. Notable for his contributions to the world of athletics, the professional basketball player Glenn Robinson grew up in this region, carrying the influence of its formative environment into his career. Whether through local events or the simple routine of a Tuesday afternoon, Merrillville maintains a distinct sense of place that remains entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Forest Hills Park & C&O Trail (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 313° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 333° NW
Merrillville Youth and Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 181° S
Innsbrook Country Club (Park) — 2.4 mi, 306° NW
Turkey Creek Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 326° NW
Summertree Golf Course (Park) — 2.8 mi, 171° S
Pruzin Park (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 331° NW
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Marine Protected Area) — 3.1 mi, 011° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 3.1 mi, 010° N · 11k acres
McCloskey Savanna - South (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 008° N
Sauerman Woods (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 201° S
Oak Knoll Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 224° SW
Gary Roosevelt High School (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 349° N
Michael Jackson Memorial Stone (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 350° N
John Stewart Memorial Settlement House (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 354° N
Our Lady of the New Millennium (Public Artwork) — 8.5 mi, 248° W
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest (Nature Reserve) — 8.9 mi, 102° E
Ed's Oasis (Viewpoint) — 9.1 mi, 104° E
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 307° NW
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 9.3 mi, 308° NW
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 015° N
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 321° NW
Zao Island (Theme Park) — 13.0 mi, 094° E
Chicago Street Theater (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 091° E
Porter County Jail (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 092° E
Founders Rock (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 093° E
Martin Luther King Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 13.7 mi, 093° E
49'er Drive-in Theater (Cinema) — 15.2 mi, 074° E
Sweet Woods (Nature Reserve) — 15.7 mi, 292° W
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 277° W

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