West Point Indiana Map

About West Point, Indiana

West Point is a locality in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 189. The population density is 229.9 people per km². West Point is located at 40.3477°N, 87.0375°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47992.

West Point, Indiana, presents itself as a quiet tableau of rolling Indiana farmland, where the land gently slopes and broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward a horizon often softened by the haze of summer or the crisp clarity of autumn. It lies 8.7 miles south-west of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 232°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-south-west of Lafayette. The Wabash River, a broad, languid ribbon, forms a significant boundary to the east, its presence felt in the humid air and the occasional murmur of its current. The terrain here is characteristic of the Tipton Till Plain, a land shaped by ancient glaciers, giving rise to fertile soils and a landscape that feels both expansive and intimately rooted. Small clusters of trees, often oak and maple, punctuate the fields, offering pockets of shade and a visual counterpoint to the open sky that dominates the view. The history of West Point is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pulse of Tippecanoe County, with its economy historically anchored in the cultivation of the rich prairie soil. Early settlers, drawn by this fertility, established farms that have been passed down through generations, their weathered barns and silos standing as quiet witnesses to the enduring legacy of the land. While not a hub of heavy industry, the surrounding area has seen periods of economic activity tied to agricultural processing and local trade, supporting a community that values self-reliance and neighbourly connection. The gentle rhythm of life in West Point is often dictated by the seasons and the demands of the harvest, a steady cadence that has defined its character for over a century.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of West Point, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 West Point and Tippecanoe County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (47992), telephone area code (765), county seat of Tippecanoe County (Lafayette), and school district assignment (Tippecanoe School Corporation). 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.