Post Lake, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Post Lake, Langlade County.
| City | Post Lake |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Langlade |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.440796 |
| Longitude | -89.080394 |
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 17.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Post Lake is a locality in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 331. The population density is 17.6 people per km². Post Lake is located at 45.4408°N, 89.0804°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54428.
Post Lake shimmers under a wide Wisconsin sky, its waters reflecting the deep greens of surrounding pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees that crowd its shores. It lies 42.7 miles north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 39°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-east of Pelican Lake. The land here is a gentle rise and fall, a soft topography sculpted by ancient glaciers, giving way to clear, cool waters that invite exploration. Even on a still day, the surface of Post Lake holds a subtle, restless energy, a mirror to the wind that whispers through the reeds. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, invigorating aroma that speaks of unspoiled wilderness. The history of Post Lake is entwined with the logging and fur trades that once defined this part of Wisconsin, a legacy felt in the weathered wood of old cabins and the quiet persistence of the land. Its economy, now largely anchored by tourism and recreation, thrives on the allure of its pristine environment, drawing visitors seeking solace and adventure. The summer months hum with the gentle thrum of boat engines and the laughter of families, a collective exhale from the busy world. But even in the quietude of autumn, when the leaves ignite in a final blaze of glory, Post Lake retains its distinct character, a place where the past and present flow together like the slow currents of its own waters.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Post Lake, 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 Post Lake and Langlade County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Post Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Post Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |