Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Indian Lake, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Indian Lake and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Indian Lake
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Indian Lake:
- 39.885317, -85.986927
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Indian Lake
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Marion County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Marion County
- Since Indian Lake is near Hamilton County and also Hancock County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Hamilton County
- eBird sighting report for Hancock County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Indian Lake ...
We found fourteen communities that share the name Indian Lake.
There is one other community in Indiana which is also named Indian Lake.
Beyond Indiana, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Indiana ...
- DeKalb County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Indian Lake [DeKalb County].
- DeKalb County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Indian Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Indian Lake.
- Georgia
- Paulding County
- This Indian Lake is located in Paulding County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<2> to the south of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Indian Lake.
- Kentucky
- Hancock County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Indian Lake [Hancock County].
- Michigan
- Cass County
- This Indian Lake is located in Cass County and lies 146 miles [235 km]<2> to the north of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Indian Lake.
- Kalamazoo County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Indian Lake [Kalamazoo County].
- Oscoda County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Indian Lake [Oscoda County].
- Missouri
- Crawford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Indian Lake [Crawford County].
- New Jersey
- Morris County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Indian Lake [Morris County].
- New York
- Hamilton County
- This Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Indian Lake.
- Pennsylvania
- Somerset County
- This Indian Lake is located in Somerset County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km]<2> to the east of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Indian Lake.
- Texas
- Cameron County
- This Indian Lake is located in Cameron County and lies 1,160 miles [1,866.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cameron County community of Indian Lake.
- Newton County
- Although located in Newton County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Indian Lake.
- Virginia
- Frederick County
- This Indian Lake is located in Frederick County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<2> to the east of the Indian Lake that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Indian Lake.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Indian Lake ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Bluestone
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Breakwater
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breakwater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breakwater
- Breakwater is located in Hamilton County
- Cedar Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Cove
- Cedar Cove is located in Hamilton County
- Chestnut Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Hamilton County
- Fishers
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers
- Fishers is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 97,020 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fishers <4>
- Forest Knoll
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Knoll
- Forest Knoll is located in Hamilton County
- Forest Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Ridge
- Forest Ridge is located in Hamilton County
- Gray Eagle
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray Eagle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Eagle
- Gray Eagle is located in Hamilton County
- Harvard Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Harvard Park is located in Hamilton County
- Heather Point
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Point
- Heather Point is located in Hamilton County
- Heritage Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Green
- Heritage Green is located in Hamilton County
- Heritage Meadows
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Meadows
- Heritage Meadows is located in Hamilton County
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- Hickory Woods
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Hamilton County
- Ivy Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Masthead
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Mayflower Meadows
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower Meadows
- Mayflower Meadows is located in Marion County
- Mount Comfort
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Comfort have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Comfort
- Mount Comfort is located in Hancock County
- Quaker Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Ridge
- Quaker Ridge is located in Hamilton County
- Rainbow Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Highlands
- Rainbow Highlands is located in Marion County
- River Edge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Edge
- River Edge is located in Hamilton County
- Round Up
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Sail Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sail Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sail Place
- Sail Place is located in Hamilton County
- Sandstone Lakes
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Lakes
- Sandstone Lakes is located in Hamilton County
- Sandstone Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Ridge
- Sandstone Ridge is located in Hamilton County
- Sandstone Woods
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Woods
- Sandstone Woods is located in Hamilton County
- Sawgrass
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Spyglass Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spyglass Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spyglass Hill
- Spyglass Hill is located in Hamilton County
- Thorny Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorny Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorny Ridge
- Thorny Ridge is located in Hamilton County
- Timber Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Springs
- Timber Springs is located in Hamilton County
- Walnut Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
- Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County
- White Horse Rapids
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Horse Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Horse Rapids
- White Horse Rapids is located in Hamilton County
- Windjammer
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windjammer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windjammer
- Windjammer is located in Hamilton County
- Woods Edge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
- Woods Edge is located in Hamilton County
- Hickory Woods
How Far From Indian Lake to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Indian Lake to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Indian Lake and extending to:
- Indianapolis, which is the Seat of Marion County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Indian Lake to Indianapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 482 miles [775.7 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,216 miles [10,003.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,945 miles [11,176.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,823 miles [7,761.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Indian Lake. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Indian Lake could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Indian Lake) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Indian Lake. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8853, Longitude: -85.9869 In this case, the coordinates for Indian Lake have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Indian Lake to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.367 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.827 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.352 degrees. |