Waterloo Indiana Map

About Waterloo, Indiana

Waterloo is a locality in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,073. The population density is 398.9 people per km². Waterloo is located at 41.4320°N, 85.0200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46793.

Waterloo rests in the broad, fertile sweep of DeKalb County, a place where the land unfolds in gentle, rolling inclinations, sculpted by ancient glaciers. It lies 1.3 miles north of DeKalb, IN (from DeKalb, IN: bearing 8°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-east of Auburn. The soil here is a rich, dark loam, testament to generations of farming, and it lends a deep, earthy scent to the air, especially after a summer rain. The horizon is often a clean, unbroken line, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of barns and the occasional cluster of mature oak trees that have weathered countless seasons. The sky above Waterloo possesses a remarkable clarity, allowing the sun to cast sharp, defined shadows, and the stars at night seem to burn with an almost tangible intensity, free from the haze of larger settlements. The history of Waterloo is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that persists in the quiet hum of combines in the autumn and the orderly rows of corn and soybeans that stretch across the landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of productive land and the clear waters of nearby streams, established a community that has always valued hard work and neighborly connection. While its economic life has evolved, the spirit of self-reliance remains; local businesses, from the hardware store to the diner, serve as vital anchors, their doors open early to greet the day. The occasional train whistle, a mournful sound that carries on the breeze, is a reminder of the broader connections that have always linked Waterloo to the wider world, even as it cherishes its own distinct, unhurried character.

About This Waterloo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterloo, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.431995, -85.019967. 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 Waterloo and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Waterloo includes the ZIP code (47331), telephone area code (260, 574), county seat of DeKalb County (Auburn), and school district assignment (DeKalb County Central United School District). 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 Waterloo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.