Lake Geneva Wisconsin Map

About Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Lake Geneva is a locality in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,521. The population density is 475.3 people per km². Lake Geneva is located at 42.5917°N, 88.4334°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53147.

Lake Geneva lies like a polished sapphire amidst rolling Wisconsin farmland, its vast, clear waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. It lies 19.2 miles north of Woodstock, IL (from Woodstock, IL: bearing 2°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-west of Burlington. The land here undulates with a gentle grace, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers, where fertile fields of corn and soybeans give way to stands of oak and maple. Along the shoreline, grand old estates, some dating back to the Gilded Age, stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era of summer retreats, their manicured lawns sloping down to the cool embrace of the lake. Even in the stillness of midday, a subtle hum of activity emanates from the town, a sense of purposeful leisure that permeates the air, carrying the faint scent of sun-warmed pine and damp earth. The history of Lake Geneva is deeply intertwined with its magnificent namesake, a playground for the wealthy industrialists of Chicago who sought refuge from the city’s summer heat. These magnates, men of railroads and steel, built sprawling mansions that still dot the shoreline, creating a legacy of opulent architecture and manicured gardens. The local economy, while retaining echoes of its resort past, has diversified, with agriculture remaining a strong presence in the surrounding countryside, its bounty often finding its way to the bustling farmer's markets. Beyond the private estates, public beaches offer accessible stretches of sand where families gather, their laughter mingling with the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, a testament to the enduring allure of this Wisconsin gem.

About This Lake Geneva Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva and Walworth County.

Detailed location data for Lake Geneva includes the ZIP code (53147), telephone area code (608), county seat of Walworth County (Elkhorn), and school district assignment (Lake Geneva-Genoa City 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 Lake Geneva is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.