Oconomowoc Lake Wisconsin Map

About Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc Lake is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 669. The population density is 140.5 people per km². Oconomowoc Lake is located at 43.1045°N, 88.4593°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53066.

Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin, unfurls a landscape of gentle, glacial-carved swells that cradle its namesake body of water. It lies 2.1 miles east-southeast of Oconomowoc, WI (from Oconomowoc, WI: bearing 104°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Hartland. The lake itself, a broad, shimmering expanse of cool, blue-green, reflects the sky with an almost startling clarity, its shores fringed with a rich tapestry of mature oaks and maples, their leaves whispering secrets in the breeze. In the distance, the land rises and falls in soft, undulating waves, a testament to the ancient ice sheets that shaped this corner of the state, dotted with the orderly rectangles of farmland that speak of diligent cultivation. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth, sun-warmed pine needles, and the distant, faint perfume of blooming wildflowers, a palpable freshness that invigorates the senses. Historically, Oconomowoc Lake has long been a summer retreat, a place where the wealthy from Milwaukee and Chicago sought respite from the urban clamor, building grand estates along its picturesque shores that still stand as echoes of a bygone era of leisure. This legacy of refinement is subtly woven into the fabric of Oconomowoc Lake’s present, where the summer buzz of boat engines and the laughter from lakeside gatherings mingle with the enduring agricultural pulse of the surrounding dairy country. The local economy, while embracing tourism and recreation, remains anchored in the fertile soil, with nearby communities still honoring the Friday fish fry tradition, a culinary cornerstone that draws locals and travelers alike to supper clubs where the catch of the day is prepared with a time-honored, unpretentious flair.

About This Oconomowoc Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.104451, -88.459265. 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 Oconomowoc Lake and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Oconomowoc Lake includes the ZIP code (53066), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Oconomowoc Area 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 Oconomowoc Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.