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North Lake, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 43°09′22″N 88°22′14″W / 43.15611°N 88.37056°W / 43.15611; -88.37056
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North Lake, Wisconsin
North Lake, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
North Lake, Wisconsin
North Lake, Wisconsin
North Lake, Wisconsin is located in the United States
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
Elevation
283 m (928 ft)
Population
 • Total247
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
53064
Area code262
GNIS feature ID1570456[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

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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

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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
CensusPop.Note
2020247
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

References

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  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.