Fontana Wisconsin Map

About Fontana, Wisconsin

Fontana is a locality in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,754. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Fontana is located at 42.5514°N, 88.5751°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53125.

Fontana rests on the western shore of Geneva Lake, a glacial kettle lake that carves a deep blue presence into the southeastern Wisconsin landscape. It lies 8.5 miles south of Elkhorn, WI (from Elkhorn, WI: bearing 191°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-northeast of Harvard. The land here is a gentle, fertile expanse, once shaped by ancient ice sheets, now giving way to manicured lawns and the deep, cool shadows of mature oaks and maples that line its streets. The air, especially as dusk descends, carries a certain crispness, a whisper of the North Woods that lies further north, tinged with the faint, sweet scent of blooming hydrangeas and the distant, savory promise of Friday night fish fries. The lake itself, a shimmering, expansive jewel, dictates the very rhythm of Fontana, its moods reflected in the sky and the ceaseless, murmuring conversation of its waves lapping against the shore. The history of Fontana is deeply entwined with the allure of Geneva Lake, transforming from a quiet agricultural settlement into a favored summer retreat for Chicagoans and Milwaukeeans by the late 19th century. Its economy, while still retaining echoes of its dairy country roots with nearby farms still producing milk, now largely centers on tourism and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the lake's recreational offerings. Elegant estates, some dating back to the Gilded Age, stand as quiet testaments to this era, their architecture whispering tales of a bygone opulence. Today, Fontana thrives on its identity as a resort village, its distinctive character forged by a blend of lakeside leisure and the enduring spirit of a community that has always favored the cool embrace of its magnificent water.

About This Fontana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fontana, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.551406, -88.575101. 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 Fontana and Walworth County.

Detailed location data for Fontana includes the ZIP code (53125), telephone area code (608), county seat of Walworth County (Elkhorn), and school district assignment. 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 Fontana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.