Lake Sherwood Wisconsin Map

About Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin

Lake Sherwood is a locality in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 369. The population density is 140.0 people per km². Lake Sherwood is located at 44.2057°N, 89.7942°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54457.

Lake Sherwood unfurls its watery expanse against a backdrop of rolling Wisconsin terrain, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a gentle, verdant breath. It lies 24.5 miles south-south-west of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 206°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-east of Nekoosa. The shores are a mosaic of sandy stretches and low, wooded bluffs, pine and oak trees reaching out with gnarled fingers towards the sun-dappled surface. In the quiet hours, the air hums with the drone of unseen insects and the soft rustle of leaves, a natural symphony that underscores the profound stillness of the place. Dragonflies, their wings like stained glass, flit over the reeds, and the occasional plop of a frog disturbs the glassy reflection of the sky. The history of Lake Sherwood is intimately tied to the fertile earth and the water that nourishes it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of the surrounding countryside, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their golden hues shifting with the seasons. This agricultural heritage has shaped the character of Lake Sherwood, fostering a sense of groundedness and a deep connection to the land’s bounty. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the echoes of this agrarian past, with small businesses catering to both residents and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn by the lake's serene beauty. It’s a place where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the sun’s arc, and where community bonds are forged through shared seasons and the quiet continuity of rural life.

About This Lake Sherwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.2057, -89.7942. 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 Sherwood and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Lake Sherwood includes the ZIP code (54457), telephone area code (715), county seat of Adams County (Friendship), and school district assignment (Nekoosa 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 Sherwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.