Mount Summit Indiana Map

About Mount Summit, Indiana

Mount Summit is a locality in Henry County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 713. The population density is 453.6 people per km². Mount Summit is located at 40.0045°N, 85.3847°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47361.

Mount Summit rises gently from the fertile plains, a subtle swell in the otherwise level landscape of Henry County. It lies 13.1 miles south of Muncie, IN (from Muncie, IN: bearing 180°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north of New Castle. Here, the land unfolds in broad, cultivated fields, a patchwork quilt of corn and soybeans that stretches towards horizons softened by the haze of summer afternoons. The air, especially in the quiet mornings, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of turned soil and the faintest whisper of distant woodsmoke. Oak and maple trees, robust and ancient, dot the edges of properties, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed conversations. The houses, often simple and sturdy, seem to have grown organically from the ground, their porches offering a welcoming pause in the day. The history of Mount Summit is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that mark its boundaries, a testament to the steady, persistent spirit of those who first settled this rich agricultural land. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, with generations of families tending the fields that define its character. While the larger currents of industry may flow elsewhere, here a quiet industriousness prevails, a focus on the harvest and the enduring strength of community ties. One might glimpse an old barn, its weathered timbers speaking of countless seasons, or notice the careful upkeep of the small, historic church, a landmark that anchors the collective memory of Mount Summit.

About This Mount Summit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Summit, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.004491, -85.384693. 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 Mount Summit and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Mount Summit includes the ZIP code (47361), telephone area code (317), county seat of Henry County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Blue River Valley Schools). 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 Mount Summit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.