Pine Indiana Map

About Pine, Indiana

Pine is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 212. Pine is located at 41.6245°N, 87.3942°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46406.

Pine, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the glacial legacy of Northwest Indiana, a terrain of modest elevations and meandering waterways that feed into the larger Kankakee River watershed. It lies 3.3 miles north-west of Gary, IN (from Gary, IN: bearing 311°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-north-east of Hammond. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the subtle sweetness of ripening corn from surrounding fields. Oak and maple trees, their branches sometimes heavy with the dew of morning, line the few roads that traverse the area, offering a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc across the sky. This is a place where the horizon feels expansive, punctuated by the occasional silo or the distant, low hum of agricultural machinery, a quiet testament to the land's enduring fertility. The history of Pine is intrinsically linked to the agricultural roots of Lake County, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil, a bounty that continues to define its local economy. While not a major industrial hub, the agricultural enterprises here, focusing on crops like soybeans and corn, are a vital part of the region's character, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life. The presence of the nearby Indiana Dunes National Park, a mere stone's throw away, offers a dramatic contrast to the cultivated fields, its sandy shores and diverse ecosystems drawing visitors and providing a natural counterpoint to the human endeavors that have shaped Pine. This proximity to such a significant natural wonder imbues Pine with a unique blend of rural tranquility and access to breathtaking, wild beauty.

About This Pine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.62448, -87.394206. 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 Pine and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Pine includes the ZIP code (46406), telephone area code (260), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment. 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 Pine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.