Lake Mills Wisconsin Map

About Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Lake Mills is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,470. The population density is 590.0 people per km². Lake Mills is located at 43.0814°N, 88.9118°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53551.

Lake Mills rests where the land gently folds into the wide expanse of its namesake lake. It lies 16.8 miles east-south-east of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 115°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Jefferson. The water, a broad, shimmering presence, catches the sky in a thousand shifting moods, from the crisp blue of noon to the bruised purples and oranges of a coming storm. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of farmland and woodlots, embrace the town and the water’s edge, their contours softened by the long Wisconsin light. In the summer, the air hums with the industrious drone of cicadas, a sound that seems to settle deep into the quiet streets and the shaded porches of homes that have stood for generations. The story of Lake Mills is one written in soil and water, a narrative shaped by the rich agricultural heritage of Jefferson County and the steady flow of its namesake lake. For decades, dairies and crop farms have been the lifeblood, the land yielding its bounty under the patient gaze of its inhabitants. The lake itself, a natural wonder that drew the first settlers, continues to anchor the community, its shores offering a place for quiet reflection or the lively splash of summer recreation. A distinct entrepreneurial spirit also thrives here, a legacy of innovation that has seen local businesses adapt and flourish, contributing to the unique character of Lake Mills, a place that feels both rooted in its past and alive to the present day.

About This Lake Mills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Mills, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.081389, -88.911774. 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 Mills and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Lake Mills includes the ZIP code (53551), telephone area code (715), county seat of Jefferson County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Lake Mills Area 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 Mills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.