Shamrock Lakes Indiana Map

About Shamrock Lakes, Indiana

Shamrock Lakes is a locality in Blackford County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 217. The population density is 250.9 people per km². Shamrock Lakes is located at 40.4112°N, 85.4264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47348.

Shamrock Lakes lies across a gentle swell of land where the cultivated fields of Blackford County give way to a more intimate landscape of water and woods. It lies 14.2 miles east-south-east of Grant, IN (from Grant, IN: bearing 107°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-west of Blackford. The air here often carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the subtle, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, especially after a summer rain. Shimmering expanses of water, reflecting the wide Indiana sky, punctuate the green tapestry of farmland and forest, their surfaces broken only by the occasional leap of a fish or the silent glide of a heron. The terrain is mostly flat, with shallow depressions that hold the water, creating a mosaic of ponds and small lakes that give Shamrock Lakes its name. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, golden hue across the scene, lending a quiet, contemplative quality to the very atmosphere. The story of Shamrock Lakes is one of quiet persistence and adaptation, a place shaped by the agricultural bounty of its surroundings and the ingenuity of its people. For generations, this land has been worked, its fertile soil yielding corn and soybeans that form the backbone of the local economy, a rhythm of planting and harvest that has continued unbroken. While not a hub of heavy industry, the community has found its strength in supporting those agricultural roots, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of the surrounding farms. The waterways themselves, once perhaps simply natural depressions, have been thoughtfully managed and enhanced, becoming a draw for recreation and a source of local pride, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the demands of the fields.

About This Shamrock Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shamrock Lakes, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.411154, -85.426361. 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 Shamrock Lakes and Blackford County.

Detailed location data for Shamrock Lakes includes the ZIP code (47348), telephone area code (317), county seat of Blackford County (Hartford City), and school district assignment (Blackford County 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 Shamrock Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.