Indian Mountain Lake, Carbon County
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| City | Indian Mountain Lake |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Carbon |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.003145 |
| Longitude | -75.508242 |
| Population | 3,889 |
| Density | 266.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18210 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Jim Thorpe |
| School District | Jim Thorpe Area School District |
Indian Mountain Lake is a locality in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,889. The population density is 266.5 people per km². Indian Mountain Lake is located at 41.0031°N, 75.5082°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18210.
Indian Mountain Lake rests in a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and the persistent work of water. It lies 24.5 miles east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 83°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Chestnuthill. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, rise and fall around the central body of water, its surface often mirroring the bruised purples and soft golds of the evening sky. The air here carries a clean, damp scent, a mingling of pine needles, rich loam, and the subtle, cool exhalation of the lake itself. Small clearings punctuate the dense woodland, hinting at human endeavor within the wilder expanses, and the very terrain seems to breathe with the quiet, steady pulse of the seasons. The story of Indian Mountain Lake is one of resourcefulness and adaptation. Historically, this region was a place where the earth yielded its bounty, particularly coal, a legacy that subtly informs the character of the surrounding communities. While the era of heavy industry has largely receded, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance remains, evident in the small businesses and the careful tending of homes and gardens. The lake itself, a serene presence, offers a different kind of resource, a place for quiet recreation and a reminder of the natural beauty that endures, a gentle counterpoint to the more rugged history of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Indian Mountain Lake, Pennsylvania 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 Mountain Lake and Carbon County.
Detailed location data for Indian Mountain Lake includes the ZIP code (18210), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Carbon County (Jim Thorpe), and school district assignment (Jim Thorpe Area School District). 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 Indian Mountain Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |