LaPorte County Map, Indiana
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LaPorte County, Indiana
LaPorte County straddles the line between Indiana farmland and Chicago’s orbit. You’ll find a mix of industry, agriculture, and tourism here.
Michigan City is on Lake Michigan. It gives the county a beach town vibe with its marina and outlet mall. But LaPorte is the county seat with a more laid-back atmosphere and beautiful lakes.
The Indiana Dunes National Park almost spills into the county with great hiking and birdwatching. Folks here are proud of their beaches, their farms, and their county entirely.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | LaPorte County |
| County Seat | LaPorte |
| Population | 109,000 (estimated) |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | LaPorte, Michigan City, Westville, Long Beach, Trail Creek, Kingsford Heights, Wanatah, Kingsbury, Rolling Prairie, Hanna |
| Interstates and Highways | I-80, I-90 (Indiana Toll Road), I-94, US-20, US-35, US-421, IN-2, IN-4, IN-39, IN-104, IN-212 |
| FIPS Code | 18-091 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 613 square miles (Land: 598 sq mi, Water: 15 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Berrien County, Michigan (North), St. Joseph County (East), Starke County (South), Jasper County (Southwest), Porter County (West), Cook County, Illinois (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) in the northwest portion, Eastern Time Zone (ET) in the rest |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.6106° N, 86.8223° W |
| Etymology | Named after the French term “La Porte,” meaning “the door” or “the port” |
| Major Landmarks | Indiana Dunes National Park, Washington Park Zoo, Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte County Historical Society Museum |
| Website | LaPorte County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
LaPorte County Topographic Map
LaPorte County is mostly flat, but there are rolling sand dunes near Lake Michigan. The Kankakee River creates wetlands in the southwest corner. Elevation changes become more dramatic near the lakeshore. Our zoom tool helps visualize these terrain variations.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
LaPorte County Satellite Map
Michigan City appears along the lakeshore with its harbor standing out as a dark notch. There are distinct contrasts between the industrial areas, blue lake waters, and golden dunes. Further inland, farmland dominates with straight-line field divisions.
OUTLINE MAP
LaPorte County Blank Map
LaPorte County has an irregular shape that narrows toward the south. Lake Michigan forms the entire northwest border. The Kankakee River mark most of its southern boundary.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of LaPorte County:
Indiana County Map
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