Pelican Lake Wisconsin Map

About Pelican Lake, Wisconsin

Pelican Lake is a locality in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 880. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Pelican Lake is located at 45.4994°N, 89.1668°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54463.

Pelican Lake, a shimmering expanse within Wisconsin's Oneida County, unfolds as a mosaic of emerald forests and sapphire waters. It lies 43.6 miles north-north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 31°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Mole Lake. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of morainal hills, sculpted by ancient glaciers, their slopes cloaked in a dense tapestry of pine, oak, and maple. The air, especially in the hush of dawn, carries the clean, resinous scent of the northwoods, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles deep in the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting gold across the moss-laden rocks and the soft, yielding earth, an invitation to wander the myriad trails that thread through this verdant realm. The very character of Pelican Lake is one of quiet resilience, a natural beauty that asks for little but offers much to those who pause to observe. The story of Pelican Lake is inextricably tied to the rhythms of the land and the bounty of its waters. For generations, logging provided the initial economic engine, the sturdy timber finding its way to distant mills. Later, as the allure of the northwoods grew, tourism began to weave its own narrative into the fabric of Pelican Lake, drawing visitors to its tranquil shores and abundant fishing grounds. The lake itself, a generous body of water, teems with walleye and musky, a testament to the enduring health of its ecosystem, and the local economy still leans on the steady income generated by summer cottages and the welcoming bait shops and supper clubs that cater to the seasonal influx. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet understanding that the past informs the present, and that the enduring appeal of Pelican Lake lies in its unspoiled natural grace and the simple pleasures it affords.

About This Pelican Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pelican Lake, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.499405, -89.166786. 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 Pelican Lake and Oneida County.

Detailed location data for Pelican Lake includes the ZIP code (54463), telephone area code (715), county seat of Oneida County (Rhinelander), and school district assignment. 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 Pelican Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.