Claypool Indiana Map

About Claypool, Indiana

Claypool is a locality in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 318. The population density is 533.0 people per km². Claypool is located at 41.1292°N, 85.8805°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46510.

Claypool rests in the broad, fertile expanse of northern Indiana, a place where the land unfolds in a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, hinting at the ancient glacial forces that shaped it. It lies 7.7 miles south of Warsaw, IN (from Warsaw, IN: bearing 191°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-southwest of Winona Lake. The air here carries the clean scent of cultivated earth and the whisper of wind through stands of hardwood, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-lying fields and the occasional woodlot. Trimble Creek, a modest artery of the landscape, threads its way through the periphery, its banks often softened by reeds and the patient presence of water-loving flora, reflecting the pale, expansive Hoosier sky. Caldwell Lake, a mere mile distant, offers a wider canvas of water, its surface often a mirror to the drifting clouds, a quiet counterpoint to the enduring solidity of the soil. The history of Claypool is inextricably linked to the agricultural rhythm of this prairie-like region, a legacy etched into the very soil that sustains it. For generations, this land has been a cradle for farming, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and other staples that paint the landscape in broad strokes of green and gold throughout the seasons. The compact nature of Claypool speaks to a time when small communities thrived on close-knit commerce, with local businesses serving the needs of the surrounding farms and families. While grand pronouncements of history might be absent, the quiet dignity of everyday life, the shared understanding of the seasons, and the enduring connection to the earth form the distinctive character of Claypool, a place that finds its beauty not in dramatic pronouncements, but in the steady, reliable pulse of the land and its people.

About This Claypool Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Claypool, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.129211, -85.880547. 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 Claypool and Kosciusko County.

Detailed location data for Claypool includes the ZIP code (46510), telephone area code (260), county seat of Kosciusko County (Warsaw), and school district assignment (Warsaw Community Schools). 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 Claypool is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.