Burket Indiana Map

About Burket, Indiana

Burket is a locality in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 203. The population density is 307.2 people per km². Burket is located at 41.1553°N, 85.9686°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46508.

Burket lies in a landscape shaped by the patient work of water and wind. It lies 8.3 miles southwest of Warsaw, IN (from Warsaw, IN: bearing 226°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-southwest of Winona Lake. The land here is a gently undulating mosaic of farmland and woodlot, where the horizon is often softened by a distant haze. A mile to the west, the Kuhn Ditch quietly traces its course, a humble artery in the local geography, while three miles away, Yellow Creek Lake offers a broader expanse of water, reflecting the wide Indiana sky. The air itself carries the scent of fertile soil and ripening crops, a clean, earthy perfume that changes subtly with the seasons. This is a place where the land dictates the pace, where the sun’s arc across the sky feels like the primary clock. The history of Burket is tied to the agricultural rhythms of this region, a story of cultivation and quiet endurance. The local economy has long been rooted in the rich soil, with families tending fields that have yielded harvests for generations. While the broader Indiana landscape is known for its varied terrain, from the dunes of Lake Michigan to the Ohio River valley, Burket occupies a space defined by its inland character and the intimate scale of its surroundings. The Palestine Lake Public Access Site, a mere two miles away, provides a local touchstone for appreciating the natural beauty, a place where the quietude of the countryside can be fully absorbed. The distinctive quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon when it slants long across the fields, lends a particular grace to the everyday lives unfolding in Burket.

About This Burket Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burket, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.155322, -85.968605. 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 Burket and Kosciusko County.

Detailed location data for Burket includes the ZIP code (46508), telephone area code (260), county seat of Kosciusko County (Warsaw), and school district assignment (Tippecanoe Valley 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 Burket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.