Lake Ripley Wisconsin Map
Explore Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Lake Ripley, Wisconsin
| City | Lake Ripley |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.005835 |
| Longitude | -88.986221 |
| Population | 1,911 |
| Density | 221.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 53523 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Jefferson |
| School District | Cambridge School District |
About Lake Ripley, Wisconsin
Lake Ripley is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,911. The population density is 221.1 people per km². Lake Ripley is located at 43.0058°N, 88.9862°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53523.Lake Ripley defines the horizon with a kettle basin of glacial origin, its waters cradled by the soft, undulating topography of the surrounding countryside. It lies 9.2 miles northwest of Fort Atkinson, WI (from Fort Atkinson, WI: bearing 305°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Jefferson. Deep, fertile soil blankets the landscape, where the seasonal shifting of light turns the expanse of green fields into a muted, golden canvas as autumn approaches. A quiet stillness persists here, broken only by the migratory passage of waterfowl that find sanctuary in Scattered Wildlife, a refuge that maintains the essential ecological balance of the basin. Koshkonong Creek meanders through the neighboring lowlands, serving as a slow-moving artery that carries the thaw of winter toward the wider drainage of the region.
Agriculture has long dictated the rhythm of existence at Lake Ripley, as generations of farmers have worked the heavy, dark earth to sustain the dairy heritage that defines the local economy. The legacy of early settlers, who arrived with their distinct European traditions, remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the area and the persistent social habit of gathering for Friday evening meals. Even as modern life exerts its pressures, the pace at Lake Ripley stays tethered to the cycles of the harvest and the changing weather patterns that sweep across the plains. Liberty Mound rises in the distance, a silent sentinel that provides a fixed point of reference for those who navigate the rural roads connecting the scattered homesteads and the modest centers of trade.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 113° SE
- Ripley Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 253° W
- Lake Ripley (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 257° W
- Lake District Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 111° E
- Golf Course (Park) — 1.0 mi, 241° SW
- Jefferson County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 174° S
- Village Veterans Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 266° W
- Scattered Wildlife - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 165° S
- Four Seasons (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 264° W
- Lake Mills Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 004° N
- Cam-Rock (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 233° SW
- Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 161° S
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 347° N
- Turtle Effigy Mound (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 121° SE
- Aztalan State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 058° NE
- Restored Mound (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 057° NE
- Azatlan State Park (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 055° NE
- Patrolman McKee Memorial (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 126° SE
- Hoard Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 127° SE
- National Dairy Shrine Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 127° SE
- Conical Indian Mounds (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 356° N
- Johnson Creek Historical Society (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 065° NE
- Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 341° N
- Tobacco City Museum (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 200° S
- Stoughton Opera House (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 242° SW
- Stoughton Village Players Theater (Theatre) — 13.3 mi, 242° SW
- Hook Lake Bog State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 17.5 mi, 257° W
- Towne Cinema (Cinema) — 18.6 mi, 046° NE
- Talbot Studio And Gallery (Gallery) — 19.4 mi, 288° W
- Art Blossom (Arts Centre) — 19.9 mi, 285° W
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About This Lake Ripley Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Ripley, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.005835, -88.986221. 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 Ripley includes the ZIP code (53523), telephone area code (715), county seat of Jefferson County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Cambridge School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
