Chenequa Wisconsin Map

About Chenequa, Wisconsin

Chenequa is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 742. The population density is 91.2 people per km². Chenequa is located at 43.1117°N, 88.3923°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53058.

Chenequa unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate artistry of glaciers. It lies 10.7 miles north-west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 310°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Oconomowoc. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of mature oaks and pines, descend towards the shimmering expanse of Oconomowoc Lake and the smaller, more intimate Pabst Lake, their surfaces often mirroring the vast, ever-shifting Wisconsin sky. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, and in the late afternoon, a particular golden light slants through the trees, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stillness. This is a place where the land itself seems to exhale, a gentle breathing of verdant slopes and the quiet lapping of water against reedy shores, fostering a sense of unhurried grace that permeates the very character of Chenequa. The history of Chenequa is intertwined with the development of Waukesha County, originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil and abundant waterways. While agricultural roots remain, the local economy has diversified, with many residents now commuting to larger centers, yet a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and a commitment to its preservation persist. The area is known for its discreet affluence, a quiet prosperity that allows for the maintenance of expansive private estates and the protection of significant natural areas. The presence of the Pabst family, who once owned vast tracts and contributed to the area’s development, echoes in the names of some of its prominent features, a reminder of a bygone era that still casts a subtle, elegant shadow over Chenequa.

About This Chenequa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chenequa, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.111674, -88.392319. 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 Chenequa and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Chenequa includes the ZIP code (53058), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Arrowhead Union High 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 Chenequa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.