Simonton Lake Indiana Map

About Simonton Lake, Indiana

Simonton Lake is a locality in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,248. The population density is 471.9 people per km². Simonton Lake is located at 41.7542°N, 85.9750°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 46514.

Simonton Lake rests in the gentle embrace of northern Indiana's glacial topography, a broad, shallow expanse of water mirroring a sky that often shifts from the soft grey of a coming rain to the brilliant azure of a summer afternoon. It lies 5.0 miles north of Elkhart, IN (from Elkhart, IN: bearing 1°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Granger. The land immediately surrounding its shores is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their green and gold hues stretching towards the horizon, interspersed with stands of mature trees that offer dappled shade and a haven for songbirds. Along its edges, reeds rustle in the breeze, their dry whispers a constant counterpoint to the lapping of small waves against the shore, and in the deeper channels, the water takes on a richer, darker hue, hinting at the life it sustains below. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, especially potent after a rain, and the slow, steady pulse of the natural world feels palpable. The history of Simonton Lake is intimately tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Elkhart County, a legacy evident in the well-tended farms that still dot the landscape, their barns standing as silent witnesses to generations of toil and harvest. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the presence of the lake itself has fostered a more recreational economy, drawing families to its shores for fishing, boating, and quiet contemplation during the warmer months, its placid surface often alive with the bright colors of pleasure craft. The nearby city of Elkhart, a national hub for recreational vehicle manufacturing, casts its industrial shadow subtly, its economic engine humming in the distance, but here, on the periphery of Simonton Lake, life often unfolds at a more deliberate pace, dictated by the turning seasons and the quiet rhythms of the water.

About This Simonton Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Simonton Lake, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.754216, -85.975001. 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 Simonton Lake and Elkhart County.

Detailed location data for Simonton Lake includes the ZIP code (46514), telephone area code (260), county seat of Elkhart County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Elkhart Community 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 Simonton Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.