Westwood Indiana Map

About Westwood, Indiana

Westwood is a locality in Henry County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 584. The population density is 334.2 people per km². Westwood is located at 39.9192°N, 85.4169°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47362.

Westwood lies in a gentle embrace of rolling Indiana farmland, where the sky feels vast and the horizon a soft, blurred line. It lies 12.9 miles north-east of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 44°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-south-west of New Castle. The land here is a tapestry of cultivated fields, their emerald greens and goldens shifting with the seasons, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple that offer dappled shade in the summer heat. Creeks, like thin silver threads, meander through the terrain, their banks often lined with wild grasses and the occasional splash of wildflowers. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a testament to the rich soil that sustains this quiet corner of Henry County. Evenings in Westwood can be particularly beautiful, as the setting sun paints the western sky in hues of rose and amber, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields and lending a serene, almost hushed, quality to the landscape. The history of Westwood is deeply rooted in the agricultural spirit of the region, a place where generations have worked the land, shaping its character through diligent farming. While the precise origins of its earliest settlements are a matter of local lore, the enduring rhythm of planting and harvest has always been central to its economy. Today, the primary economic drivers remain tied to agriculture, with local businesses supporting the needs of the farming community, from equipment suppliers to grain elevators. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Westwood, but its distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious authenticity. The pace of life is measured, allowing for neighbourly conversations on front porches and a shared appreciation for the simple beauty of the changing seasons, a quiet continuity that defines the essence of Westwood.

About This Westwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.919213, -85.416916. 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 Westwood and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Westwood includes the ZIP code (46234), telephone area code (260, 317), county seat of Henry County (New Castle), and school district assignment (New Castle Community 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 Westwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.