Lake Tomahawk Wisconsin Map

About Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Lake Tomahawk is a locality in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 190. The population density is 48.3 people per km². Lake Tomahawk is located at 45.8141°N, 89.5938°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54539.

Lake Tomahawk rests in Wisconsin's North Woods, a region defined by its abundance of clear, cool lakes and dense forests of pine, oak, and maple. It lies 59.1 miles north of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 2°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-southeast of Arbor Vitae. The land here is gently sculpted, a legacy of ancient glaciers, with a topography that favors shallow, reedy shorelines and the occasional rocky outcrop. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles into memory. Sunlight, filtered through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, a silent, ever-changing artwork. Originally settled by loggers and trappers drawn to the rich timber and abundant wildlife, Lake Tomahawk's economy has since shifted, though the echoes of its past remain. The allure of its namesake lake, a popular destination for fishing and watersports, now underpins much of the local commerce. Summer brings a steady stream of visitors eager to cast a line for walleye or musky, or simply to enjoy the quietude of the water. This steady influx has fostered a collection of friendly, unpretentious businesses, from bait shops and boat rentals to the ubiquitous supper clubs that serve up Friday night fish fries, a cherished ritual in these parts. The character of Lake Tomahawk is that of a place that has found a comfortable balance between its wild, natural setting and the steady hum of human endeavor.

About This Lake Tomahawk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.81412, -89.593753. 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 Lake Tomahawk and Oneida County.

Detailed location data for Lake Tomahawk includes the ZIP code (54539), telephone area code (715), county seat of Oneida County (Rhinelander), and school district assignment (Lakeland Union High 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 Lake Tomahawk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.