Westport Indiana Map

About Westport, Indiana

Westport is a locality in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,651. The population density is 559.2 people per km². Westport is located at 39.1759°N, 85.5730°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47283.

Westport lies cradled by the gentle, rolling terrain of Decatur County, Indiana, where the land breathes a quiet, agrarian rhythm. It lies 10.4 miles north-west of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 317°T), and is situated 17.1 miles east of Bartholomew. The landscape here is a tapestry of fertile fields, their rich, dark soil yielding to the patient hand of agriculture, interspersed with stands of mature trees that cast long, benevolent shadows as the sun arcs across the sky. A subtle, almost earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned earth and distant woodsmoke, often perfumes the air, especially in the hush of early morning or the deepening twilight. The sky above Westport is a grand, expansive canvas, often painted with the soft hues of dawn and the fiery streaks of sunset, reflecting the enduring connection to the land that defines this place. The history of Westport is etched into its very being, a story woven from the threads of early settlement and the enduring spirit of community. Once a vital hub for the surrounding farms, its local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to generations of harvest. While the bustling days of its mercantile past have softened, a palpable sense of continuity remains, a quiet pride in the resilience and self-sufficiency that characterize Westport. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer their own subtle charm, reflecting the sky and providing a peaceful counterpoint to the cultivated fields.

About This Westport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westport, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.175885, -85.573027. 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 Westport and Decatur County.

Detailed location data for Westport includes the ZIP code (47283), telephone area code (317), county seat of Decatur County (Greensburg), and school district assignment (Decatur County 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 Westport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.