Explore North Crows Nest, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | North Crows Nest |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.865874 |
| Longitude | -86.163321 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 261.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 46228 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| County Seat | Indianapolis |
| School District | Washington Township Metropolitan School District |
North Crows Nest maintains a quiet presence upon the elevated ground that overlooks the winding, tree-lined path of the White River. It lies 6.7 miles north of Indianapolis, IN (from Indianapolis, IN: bearing 358°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-southwest of Carmel. The landscape here is defined by a dense, mature canopy that softens the transition between the developed residential lots and the wilder fringes of Holliday Park, where the forest floor remains undisturbed by the encroachment of modern pavement. On humid summer afternoons, the light filters through the sycamores and oaks in long, amber shafts, casting deep shadows across the uneven terrain that slopes gently toward the riverbed. While the horizon remains flat and expansive, the faint, hazy silhouette of Long Ridge occasionally reveals itself to the keen observer when the air is crisp and devoid of haze. Two miles to the east, the low-lying basin of Bacon Swamp serves as a silent ecological anchor, grounding the local topography in a permanent, marshy stillness that contrasts with the suburban order of the surrounding streets.
North Crows Nest emerged as a deliberate enclave, its character shaped by a history of careful preservation and a commitment to maintaining a sylvan, private atmosphere. The local economy relies less on industry and more on the stewardship of these wooded residential tracts, where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the changing colors of the hardwoods rather than the urgency of commerce. Residents often find their way toward the deeper reaches of Sparrow Hollow, a nearby basin that offers a reprieve from the quietude of the neighborhood, providing a sense of geographical depth that is otherwise absent from the flat Indiana plains. There is a distinct, understated pride in the way North Crows Nest manages its proximity to the White River, ensuring that the waterway remains a natural boundary rather than a site of heavy development. Life here adheres to a slow, deliberate pace, where the primary concerns are the health of the timber and the quiet maintenance of the properties that define this secluded patch of the state.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Crows Nest, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.865874, -86.163321. 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 North Crows Nest includes the ZIP code (46228), telephone area code (260), county seat of Marion County (Indianapolis), and school district assignment (Washington Township Metropolitan School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |