North Lake, Wisconsin

North Lake, Wisconsin
North Lake, Wisconsin
North Lake, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°09′22″N 88°22′14″W / 43.15611°N 88.37056°W / 43.15611; -88.37056
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWaukesha
Area
 • Total
0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Water0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
928 ft (283 m)
Population
 • Total
247
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
53064
Area code262
GNIS feature ID1570456[2]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020247
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

North Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the town of Merton, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It was first named a CDP at the 2020 census, which showed a population of 247.[4] North Lake is located on Wisconsin Highway 83 north of Chenequa. North Lake has a post office with ZIP code 53064.[5]

History

James Barney Marsh (1856–1936), engineer and bridge builder, was born in North Lake.[6]

The land was initially school land, and during 1850 and 1851, Henry Shears built a sawmill. In 1853, he erected the present gristmill, shaping the community's early development[7]

Lake specifications

North Lake has a 440-acre lake within Waukesha County, The lake's maximum depth reaches 78.4 feet, Its waters have low clarity. Fish species include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye[8]

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Lake, Wisconsin
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "North Lake CDP, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  5. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  6. ^ Structurea-James B. Marsh (1856–1936)
  7. ^ "North Lake Wisconsin Village and Area History Waukesha County - Waukesha County WI". www.linkstothepast.com. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Wisconsin Lakes". apps.dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2024.