Indian Lake, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Indian Lake, Crawford County.
| City | Indian Lake |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Crawford |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.090898 |
| Longitude | -91.450925 |
| Population | 1,135 |
| Density | 289.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Indian Lake is a locality in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,135. The population density is 289.1 people per km². Indian Lake is located at 38.0909°N, 91.4509°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65453.
Indian Lake rests in a landscape of rolling Ozark hills, where dense stands of oak and hickory climb the slopes, their branches a tangled canopy against the often-bright Missouri sky. It lies 51.6 miles south-east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 130°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north-west of Cuba. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, and the quiet is broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a crow. The terrain is a study in subtle changes, from the shadowed hollows where moss clings to limestone outcrops, to the sun-drenched clearings that offer fleeting glimpses of the wider world. The lake itself, a placid mirror reflecting the shifting clouds, is the heart of this place, its waters a cool, dark presence in the heart of the woodland. The story of Indian Lake is one of quiet resilience, tied to the land and the traditions it has fostered. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding forests and the fertile soil, with small farms and timber operations forming the backbone of local livelihoods. While the exact origins of its name are lost to the mists of time, the enduring connection to the natural world is palpable, evident in the unhurried pace of life and the deep respect for the seasons. The waters of Indian Lake have drawn people for recreation and solace, a constant in a world that often feels too fast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Indian Lake, Missouri 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 Indian Lake and Crawford County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Indian Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Indian Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |