Wakarusa Indiana Map

About Wakarusa, Indiana

Wakarusa is a locality in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,282. The population density is 441.4 people per km². Wakarusa is located at 41.5362°N, 86.0208°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46573.

Wakarusa rests in a broad, fertile valley where the land gently rolls, a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and the patient work of water. It lies 10.1 miles west-south-west of Goshen, IN (from Goshen, IN: bearing 252°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Nappanee. Fields of corn and soybeans, a deep, verdant green under the summer sun, stretch towards horizons punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching like ancient arms. The air here carries the clean scent of growing things and, after a rain, the earthy perfume of damp soil. Small creeks, their waters clear and cool, meander through the terrain, reflecting the wide Indiana sky, a canvas of shifting blues and whites. The rhythm of Wakarusa is one of quiet continuity, a gentle pulse set by the turning seasons and the predictable arc of the sun. This corner of Elkhart County has long been a place of agricultural endeavor, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained generations. The early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established communities like Wakarusa, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and neighborly cooperation. The local economy remains deeply rooted in farming, with agricultural businesses and services forming the backbone of its commerce, though the proximity to larger centers has also brought a steady flow of smaller industries and retail. A distinctive character has emerged from this blend of rural tradition and modern practicality, a place where the past is acknowledged in the enduring landscape and the present unfolds with a steady, unpretentious grace.

About This Wakarusa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wakarusa, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.53616, -86.020833. 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 Wakarusa and Elkhart County.

Detailed location data for Wakarusa includes the ZIP code (46573), telephone area code (260), county seat of Elkhart County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Wa-Nee 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 Wakarusa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.