Clam Lake Wisconsin Map

About Clam Lake, Wisconsin

Clam Lake is a locality in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 36. The population density is 34.5 people per km². Clam Lake is located at 46.1544°N, 90.9058°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54517.

Clam Lake occupies a quiet hollow of the North Woods, where the West Fork Chippewa River carves a dark, winding path through the heavy timber. It lies 26.9 miles north-northeast of Sawyer, WI (from Sawyer, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 29.6 miles south of Ashland. This landscape is defined by the persistent presence of Upper Clam Lake, its surface often mirroring the deep, somber greens of the surrounding pines that stretch toward the distant silhouette of Saint Peters Dome. The air here holds a distinct, crisp weight, carrying the scent of damp earth and balsam even on the brightest afternoons. Within the Clam Lake Fishery Area, the land remains largely undisturbed, preserving a wilderness character that feels ancient and indifferent to the passing of time.

Logging and the seasonal rhythms of the outdoors have long governed the pulse of Clam Lake, shaping a culture built upon self-reliance and a deep familiarity with the cycle of the seasons. While the winter snows draw those traveling the Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, the warmer months reveal a local economy tethered to the quiet stewardship of the nearby Chequamegon National Forest. Life in this corner of the state moves with the slow, deliberate pace of the river, marked by the simple comforts of a Friday fish fry and the camaraderie of those who choose to live away from the rush of larger centers. The history of the region is etched into the very timber of the buildings and the weathered faces of its residents, reflecting a resilient, enduring spirit that finds its strength in the solitude of the woods.

About This Clam Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clam Lake, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 46.154438, -90.905809. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Clam Lake includes the ZIP code (54517), telephone area code (715), county seat of Ashland County (Ashland), and school district assignment (Chequamegon School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.