Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin Map

About Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

Lac du Flambeau is a locality in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,503. The population density is 126.3 people per km². Lac du Flambeau is located at 45.9697°N, 89.8921°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54538.

Lac du Flambeau rests in a land of pine and water, a constellation of lakes that shimmer under the vast Wisconsin sky. It lies 62.2 miles east of Sawyer, WI (from Sawyer, WI: bearing 80°T), and is situated 11.5 miles west-northwest of Arbor Vitae. The terrain here is a gentle give and take, where glacial ridges, softened by time, give way to the broad, dark mirrors of the many lakes that give Lac du Flambeau its name. The air, especially in the hush of early morning, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and the damp earth exhaled from the forest floor, a breath that feels ancient and pure. These waters, from the larger expanse of the lake itself to the smaller, weed-choked ponds, are the arteries of this place, reflecting the deep green of the surrounding hardwoods and the pale, ever-shifting blue of the heavens. The Ojibwe people have been stewards of this land for generations, their history deeply entwined with the abundant resources of Lac du Flambeau. The name itself, meaning "Lake of the Torches," hints at the traditional spearfishing practices that once illuminated the night waters. Today, while the echoes of that past remain, the economy of Lac du Flambeau also finds its pulse in tourism, drawing visitors to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Friday fish fry, a beloved regional tradition, is a palpable manifestation of the area's connection to its lakes, a communal gathering where the day's bounty is celebrated, and the quiet hum of conversation blends with the distant lapping of waves against the shore.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.969672, -89.892099. 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 Lac du Flambeau and Vilas County.

Detailed location data for Lac du Flambeau includes the ZIP code (54538), telephone area code (715), county seat of Vilas County (Eagle River), and school district assignment (Lac du Flambeau No. 1 School District). 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 Lac du Flambeau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.