Clear Lake Wisconsin Map

About Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Clear Lake is a locality in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 957. The population density is 155.9 people per km². Clear Lake is located at 45.2519°N, 92.2713°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54005.

Clear Lake rests in a gentle bowl of rolling farmland, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards a horizon softened by the haze of summer. It lies 15.1 miles north-north-east of Saint Croix, WI (from Saint Croix, WI: bearing 22°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Forest. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to everything, even the weathered clapboard of the few houses that dot the landscape. Across the water, a fringe of mature oaks and maples stands sentinel, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets, casting shifting patterns of shade on the glassy surface of the lake itself. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the entire scene in a warmth that feels both ancient and utterly present. The story of Clear Lake is written in the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers, a legacy of hard work and resilience evident in the sturdy barns and well-tended fields. For decades, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, with the local cooperative serving as the heart of the community, a place where news was exchanged and futures were discussed over cups of strong coffee. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the quietude of Clear Lake has also attracted those seeking a simpler existence, a slower pace where the loudest sound is often the distant hum of a tractor or the laughter of children playing by the water's edge. The lake itself, a placid mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky, has always been the true draw, a place for quiet contemplation and the simple joy of a summer day spent fishing or boating.

About This Clear Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clear Lake, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.251907, -92.2713. 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 Clear Lake and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Clear Lake includes the ZIP code (54005), telephone area code (715), county seat of Polk County (Balsam Lake), and school district assignment (Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.