Lakewood Wisconsin Map

About Lakewood, Wisconsin

Lakewood is a locality in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 182. The population density is 41.5 people per km². Lakewood is located at 45.3008°N, 88.5234°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54138.

Lakewood rests on the edge of a verdant expanse, where the deep green of the Nicolet National Forest begins to unfurl its ancient secrets. It lies 58.1 miles north of Outagamie, WI (from Outagamie, WI: bearing 354°T), and is situated 12.7 miles north-east of Langlade. The land here is a gentle rise and fall, a memory of glacial hands that shaped the terrain into a welcoming cradle for both water and wood. Pine needles carpet the forest floor, releasing their sharp, clean scent into the air, a perfume that mingles with the damp earth and the distant hum of unseen life. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, creating shifting patterns of light and shadow that dance across the winding roads, hinting at the quiet beauty that unfolds with each turn. The very atmosphere feels cleansed, a breath drawn deep from the wild heart of Wisconsin. The spirit of Lakewood is intrinsically tied to the timber that once reigned supreme and the clear waters that still draw life and recreation. Historically, this area was a hub for logging, the felled giants of the forest feeding the insatiable demand of a growing nation, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and resourcefulness in the local character. Today, that same connection to the natural world fuels a thriving tourism economy, with visitors drawn to the myriad lakes and the expansive wilderness for fishing, hunting, and the simple joy of escaping the clamor of more populated places. The economy, though diversified, still echoes the foundational industries, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people of Lakewood and the abundant natural resources that surround them.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakewood, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lakewood and Oconto County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (54138), telephone area code (715), county seat of Oconto County (Oconto), and school district assignment (Wabeno 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 Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.