Lake Summerset Illinois Map
Lake Summerset, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Summerset, Winnebago County.
Interactive Map of Lake Summerset, Illinois
| City | Lake Summerset |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.454458 |
| Longitude | -89.389559 |
| Population | 2,364 |
| Density | 408.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Summerset, Illinois
Lake Summerset is a locality in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,364. The population density is 408.1 people per km². Lake Summerset is located at 42.4545°N, 89.3896°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61019.
Lake Summerset unfurls across the rolling terrain of Winnebago County, a shimmering expanse of blue embraced by woodlands and gently sloped fields. It lies 17.0 miles south-east of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 135°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Pecatonica. The air here, especially in the liminal hours of late afternoon, carries a palpable coolness, a whisper of the vast prairie sky that stretches overhead. Sunlight, softened by a thin veil of high clouds, casts a diffused glow upon the water, highlighting the subtle greens and browns of the surrounding landscape. The shoreline, a mosaic of sandy coves and rocky outcrops, invites a contemplative stillness, a place where the whisper of wind through oak leaves harmonizes with the distant lapping of waves. The story of Lake Summerset is one of transformation, from agricultural roots to a thriving residential and recreational hub. Its development, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century, marked a shift from the quietude of open farmland to the vibrant hum of a planned community designed around the allure of its namesake lake. This transformation drew people seeking refuge from urban sprawl, drawn by the promise of waterside living and the enduring appeal of a strong community spirit. The local economy, once anchored in the cultivation of the rich Illinois soil, now benefits from the influx of residents and visitors who patronize its amenities, from lakeside dining to the array of outdoor activities that define the character of Lake Summerset.
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About This Lake Summerset Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Summerset, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lake Summerset and Winnebago County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Summerset is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Summerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
