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West Lafayette Indiana Map

Explore West Lafayette, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of West Lafayette, Indiana

How to Use This West Lafayette, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West Lafayette, Indiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Indiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to West Lafayette.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	West Lafayette
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Tippecanoe County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	40.443707
Longitude	-86.923616
Population	44,595
Density	1267.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	47906, 47907, 47996
Area Code	765
County Seat	Lafayette
School District	Tippecanoe School Corporation

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About West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette is a locality in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 44,595. The population density is 1267.6 people per km². West Lafayette is located at 40.4437°N, 86.9236°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. West Lafayette is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47906, 47907, 47996.

West Lafayette commands a singular presence upon the bluffs overlooking the winding path of the Wabash River. It lies 1.8 miles west-northwest of Lafayette, IN (from Lafayette, IN: bearing 290°T), and is situated 17.8 miles south-southeast of White. The terrain surrounding West Lafayette consists of a fertile mosaic of woodlots and expansive farmland, where the light at dusk settles in heavy, golden layers over the fields. A short distance away, the topography dips into the shaded, quiet expanse of Happy Hollow, a valley that preserves a sense of ancient stillness. While the horizon remains largely level, those who wander nine miles will encounter the distinct elevation of The Mound. The atmosphere here carries the crisp, clean scent of earth and turning leaves, a reminder that West Lafayette sits deep within the interior of the continent, far removed from any maritime influence.

Purdue University serves as the gravitational center of the local economy, driving a dense network of research, engineering, and technological innovation. The history of West Lafayette is inextricably linked to this institution, which transformed the surrounding prairie into a hub of rigorous academic and industrial pursuit. Beyond the collegiate gates, the regional economy benefits from a steady rhythm of agricultural production and specialized manufacturing that defines the character of the Midwest. Residents often spend their mornings in the shadow of the university’s brick architecture, where the legacy of past discoveries continues to shape the modern workforce. This industrious spirit remains tempered by a quiet respect for the land, ensuring that economic growth never fully eclipses the steady, methodical pace of the local inhabitants.

Cultural life in West Lafayette finds its most vibrant expression through the collective energy of students, faculty, and long-term residents alike. Academy Park provides a modest, central green space where the community gathers to enjoy the changing seasons, offering a quiet pause in the midst of a demanding academic schedule. Among the figures who have walked these streets, Neil Armstrong remains the most significant, his legacy as an astronaut and educator casting a long, inspiring shadow over the local narrative. Every year, the town organizes events that draw upon this scientific heritage while celebrating the communal bonds found in the heart of Indiana. Whether one is watching a game at the university or walking the paths near the Wabash River, the character of West Lafayette reveals itself as both intellectually ambitious and profoundly grounded.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Purdue Golf (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 271° W
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 002° N
Celery Bog (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 294° NW
McCormick's Woods (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 220° SW
Happy Hollow Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 088° E
When Dreams Dance (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
Cumberland Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 008° N
Loeb Playhouse (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 157° SE
Fowler Hall (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 157° SE
Layfayette Municipal Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 095° E
Wabash Landing 9 (Cinema) — 1.9 mi, 142° SE
The Greens (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 259° W
Indiana Veteran's Home Woods Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 041° NE
Artists Own (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 135° SE
Captured Spanish Cannon (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 037° NE
Grateful Heart Gallery and Gifts (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 133° SE
Columbian Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.5 mi, 127° SE
Prophetstown State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 053° NE
Inspired Fire (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 194° S
Malibu Jack's Lafayette (Theme Park) — 5.4 mi, 132° SE
Footprints in History (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 051° NE
Native American Village (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 053° NE
Monster Mini (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 149° SE
Granville (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 246° SW
Paper Mill Site (Historic Ruins) — 15.8 mi, 053° NE
Stone Quarry Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.1 mi, 050° NE
Monon High Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 17.8 mi, 056° NE
Twin Lakes Cinema (Cinema) — 22.5 mi, 022° N
Shades State Park (State Park) — 35.2 mi, 192° S
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 76.6 mi, 346° N · 11k acres

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