Explore Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Wisconsin or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lake Geneva.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Lake Geneva |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Walworth County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.583346 |
| Longitude | -88.428454 |
| Population | 8,277 |
| Density | 466.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53147 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| County Seat | Elkhorn |
| School District | Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School District |
Lake Geneva anchors a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the White River as it meanders through the surrounding terrain. It lies 8.0 miles southeast of Elkhorn, WI (from Elkhorn, WI: bearing 135°T), and is situated 10.0 miles southwest of Burlington. The regional topography presents an inland expanse of fertile soil and temperate woodland, located approximately 45 miles from any coastline. Gentle elevations rise toward the distant silhouette of Mount Moriah, which maintains a solitary watch over the horizon. The Samuel Donian Wetland Preserve offers a sanctuary for native flora and fauna, grounding the environment in a sense of ecological patience. At the center of this terrain, Lake Geneva mirrors the changing colors of the sky, shifting from deep steel gray under autumn clouds to a brilliant, reflective azure when the sun reaches its zenith.
History in this region emerged from the steady cultivation of the plains, where early settlers found a wealth of agricultural potential. The local economy transitioned from agrarian roots to a diverse mix of small-scale industry and regional commerce, supported by the steady movement of goods through the interior. Dairy production remains an enduring thread in the regional identity, echoing the heritage of the many families who first cleared the timber and organized the fields. Craftsmanship and local services define the character of the business district, where the tempo of daily life favors deliberate, human-scale interaction over frantic expansion. Even as modern commerce evolves, the rhythm of the work day remains tethered to the seasonal cycles of the surrounding land.
Cultural life in Lake Geneva reflects a blend of Midwestern traditions, where the community gathers for events that celebrate the specific character of each season. Visitors often explore the grounds of the Samuel Donian Wetland Preserve to witness the seasonal migrations, while the presence of the White River provides a natural boundary that shapes the town’s growth. Notable figures such as the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright left a distinct mark on the regional aesthetic, influencing the way structures interact with the natural light and the contours of the earth. The town maintains a quiet dignity, honoring its past through the preservation of local architecture and the continued celebration of regional customs. As dusk falls, the atmosphere thickens with the scent of damp soil and woodsmoke, reminding those who reside in Lake Geneva of the simple, enduring beauty found in this corner of the interior.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.583346, -88.428454. 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 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).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |