Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Map

About Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Elkhart Lake is a locality in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,092. The population density is 303.5 people per km². Elkhart Lake is located at 43.8333°N, 88.0179°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53020.

Elkhart Lake rests in a hollow of rolling farmland, its namesake body of water a deep, cool sapphire reflecting the broad Wisconsin sky. It lies 16.2 miles west-north-west of Sheboygan, WI (from Sheboygan, WI: bearing 291°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-west of Plymouth. The land here rises and falls with a quiet persistence, a topography shaped by ancient glaciers, giving way to fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon, their green a vibrant counterpoint to the dark, rich earth. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent, hinting at the dew-laden grasses and the nearby forests. Even in summer, when the sun beats down, a breath of coolness seems to emanate from the lake, a constant, gentle presence. The history of Elkhart Lake is deeply entwined with its waters, initially a destination for Milwaukeeans seeking respite from the city's summer heat, their arrival by train marking a burgeoning tourism that still lends a certain elegance to its shores. This legacy is visible in the grand old Victorian homes that still stand, their porches wide enough to catch a breeze, and in the lingering tradition of lakeside leisure. While tourism remains a cornerstone, the surrounding land sustains a resilient agricultural economy, the fertile soil yielding a bounty that feeds the region. The rhythmic hum of tractors in the distance is as much a part of Elkhart Lake's soundscape as the lapping of waves against the shore, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate.

About This Elkhart Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 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 Elkhart Lake and Sheboygan County.

Detailed location data for Elkhart Lake includes the ZIP code (53020), telephone area code (608), county seat of Sheboygan County (Sheboygan), and school district assignment (Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 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 Elkhart Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.