Long Lake Wisconsin Map

About Long Lake, Wisconsin

Long Lake is a locality in Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 40. The population density is 103.1 people per km². Long Lake is located at 45.8427°N, 88.6679°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54542.

Long Lake rests in a quiet embrace of Wisconsin's Northwoods, its waters a deep, cool blue reflecting the endless sky. It lies 76.9 miles north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 37°T), and is situated 17.3 miles south of Iron River. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of dense pine and hardwood forests, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of glacial passage, gives way to the lake’s broad expanse, its shores fringed with reeds and the occasional sandy cove. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of evergreen needles and damp earth, a constant, invigorating perfume that settles deep within the lungs. Even in the height of summer, a refreshing coolness often lingers, a testament to the deep, shaded woods and the vast, life-giving water. The story of Long Lake is inextricably linked to the bounty of its natural surroundings. For generations, this area thrived on the timber industry, the echoes of logging camps and sawmills now faded into the whispers of the wind through the trees. Today, the local economy is a more gentle hum, a blend of tourism drawn by the lake's pristine beauty and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home. The waters themselves are a livelihood, supporting small fishing operations and offering endless recreation for visitors who come to boat, swim, and cast a line. Small, independent businesses dot the landscape, each with its own unique character, contributing to the unhurried rhythm of daily life in Long Lake.

About This Long Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Long Lake, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.842737, -88.6679. 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 Long Lake and Florence County.

Detailed location data for Long Lake includes the ZIP code (54542), telephone area code (715), county seat of Florence County (Florence), and school district assignment (Florence 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 Long Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.