North Lake, Wisconsin

North Lake, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
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Coordinates: 43°09′22″N88°22′14″W / 43.15611°N 88.37056°W / 43.15611; -88.37056
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Waukesha
Area
• Total	0.70 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
• Land	0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
• Water	0.09 km2 (0.03 sq mi)
Elevation	283 m (928 ft)
Population  (2020) [1]
• Total	247
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	53064
Area code	262
GNIS feature ID	1570456 [2]

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. ^[3] North Lake is located on Wisconsin Highway 83 north of Chenequa. North Lake has a post office with ZIP code 53064. ^[4]

History

James Barney Marsh (1856–1936), engineer and bridge builder, was born in North Lake. ^[5]

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 ^[6]

Lake specifications

North Lake boasts a pristine 440-acre lake within Waukesha County, The lake’s maximum depth reaches 78.4 feet, Its waters are moderately clear, providing a serene environment for fishing and recreation, Fish species include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye ^[7]

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	247		—
U.S. Decennial Census [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. "North Lake CDP, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
4. ZIP Code Lookup
5. Structurea-James B. Marsh (1856–1936)
6. "North Lake Wisconsin Village and Area History Waukesha County - Waukesha County WI". www.linkstothepast.com. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
7. "Wisconsin Lakes". apps.dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2023.