Wales Wisconsin Map

About Wales, Wisconsin

Wales is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,902. The population density is 348.9 people per km². Wales is located at 43.0045°N, 88.3768°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53183.

Wales, Wisconsin, unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient glacial forces, its terrain a gentle swell of land punctuated by the expansive shimmer of Waterville Lake, just a few miles distant. It lies 7.4 miles west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.7 miles southeast of Oconomowoc. The land here breathes with the quiet persistence of prairie grasses and scattered woodlands, the air often carrying the clean scent of earth and growing things. The Glacial Drumlin State Trail, a ribbon of green, carves its path through this very place, a testament to the geological history etched into the very bones of the region, while the distant, modest rise of Lapham Hill offers a subtle landmark against the broad sweep of the sky. The history of Wales is intertwined with the fertile soil and the abundant waters of southeastern Wisconsin. It is a place where the rhythms of dairy farming have long dictated the pace of life, a tradition carried forward by families who have cultivated the land for generations, their barns standing as stoic sentinels against the changing seasons. The nearby Scuppernong Creek, a vital artery for the local ecosystem, whispers tales of earlier inhabitants and the development of the region. For those who call Wales home, life often centers around the simple pleasures: the camaraderie found at local gatherings, the shared pride in the agricultural heritage, and the enduring beauty of the natural world that surrounds them, a world that includes the vital presence of Waterville Lake, a constant source of recreation and a defining feature of this particular corner of Wisconsin.

About This Wales Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wales, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.004455, -88.376763. 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 Wales and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Wales includes the ZIP code (53183), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Kettle Moraine 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 Wales is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.