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Lake Mills Wisconsin Map

Explore Lake Mills, 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.

Interactive Map of Lake Mills, Wisconsin

How to Use This Lake Mills, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lake Mills, 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 Mills.

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 Mills
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.081389
Longitude	-88.911774
Population	6,211
Density	574.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53551
Area Code	715
County Seat	Jefferson
School District	Lake Mills Area School District

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About Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Lake Mills is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,211. The population density is 574.8 people per km². Lake Mills is located at 43.0814°N, 88.9118°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lake Mills is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53551.

Lake Mills rests upon a landscape defined by the steady, persistent movement of Rock Creek as it winds through the quiet terrain. It lies 11.2 miles north-northwest of Fort Atkinson, WI (from Fort Atkinson, WI: bearing 340°T), and is situated 7.4 miles northwest of Jefferson. The horizon remains flat and expansive, broken only by the distant, subtle prominence of Liberty Mound rising thirteen miles away. Travelers often remark on the particular clarity of the light here, which settles over the fields in long, amber ribbons as the afternoon wanes. Bean Lake sits just two miles from the center, offering a reflective stillness that balances the flow of the nearby creek. Commons Park serves as the primary gathering space, providing an open expanse of grass where the air carries the faint, crisp scent of inland soil and changing seasons.

Agriculture formed the bedrock of early settlement, with the surrounding prairie eventually yielding to the orderly rows of dairy farms that define the regional economy. Lake Mills developed as a hub for these rural industries, where the processing of milk and the labor of the land dictated the slow, deliberate pace of daily life. Over time, the local economy diversified, yet it maintains a distinct connection to the traditions of the Midwest, where the Friday night fish fry remains a ritual of social cohesion. The architecture of the older districts reflects a pragmatic endurance, built by generations who valued craftsmanship and utility above ornamentation. Even as modern businesses emerge, the fundamental character of Lake Mills stays rooted in the productivity of its fertile, inland soil.

A quiet cultural pride permeates the streets of Lake Mills, expressed through the preservation of historic storefronts and the consistent warmth of its residents. The town honors its heritage during community events that bring neighbors together in Commons Park, celebrating the seasons with a rhythm that feels entirely its own. While the area is not defined by the fame of its inhabitants, it remains a place where the ordinary life is lived with deep intention and neighborly regard. The collective spirit of the people reflects a blend of German, Polish, and Scandinavian influences, creating a social texture that is both resilient and welcoming. Visitors who walk the paths near Rock Creek often find a sense of peace that is increasingly rare, grounded in the simple honesty of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Golf Course (Park) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Tyranena Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 334° NW
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 131° SE
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 350° N
Extensive Wl Habitat - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 350° N
County Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 317° NW
Lake Mills Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 229° SW
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 232° SW
Aztalan State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 115° SE
Marker Mounds - 9 (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 108° E
Princess Burial Mound (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 104° E
Azatlan State Park (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 109° E
Lake District Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 208° SW
Johnson Creek Historical Society (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 093° E
Lake Ripley (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 220° SW
Four Seasons (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 225° SW
Conical Indian Mounds (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 323° NW
Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 308° NW
Patrolman McKee Memorial (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 161° S
Hoard Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 160° S
National Dairy Shrine Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 160° S
Towne Cinema (Cinema) — 12.4 mi, 051° NE
Columbus Antique Mall and Museum (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 345° N
Young Auditorium (Theatre) — 18.9 mi, 154° SE
Barnett Theater (Theatre) — 18.9 mi, 154° SE
Thunder Mountain Gallery (Gallery) — 21.0 mi, 084° E
Oconomowoc Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 21.4 mi, 086° E
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.3 mi, 019° N · 44k acres

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