Potter Lake Wisconsin Map

About Potter Lake, Wisconsin

Potter Lake is a locality in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 807. The population density is 275.3 people per km². Potter Lake is located at 42.8217°N, 88.3490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53120.

Potter Lake unfolds as a quiet expanse of water, its surface a mirror to the wide Wisconsin sky, often rippled by the breath of a gentle breeze. It lies 12.1 miles west-south-west of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 241°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-south-west of Mukwonago. The land around it slopes with a soft, agricultural grace, fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of oak and maple trees that line country roads. In the summer, the air hums with the drone of insects and carries the faint, sweet scent of mown hay, a sensory prelude to the long, golden evenings that settle over the landscape. Winter transforms this same terrain into a hushed realm of frosted fields and skeletal trees, the lake itself often sheathed in a thick, unyielding ice that invites a different kind of quietude. The history of Potter Lake is entwined with the fertile earth that surrounds it, a legacy of farming and a simpler way of life that still resonates. This corner of Walworth County, known for its dairy farms and crop production, has sustained generations, its economy built on the bounty of the land. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the proximity to larger centers has also brought a steady flow of residents seeking the peaceful rhythm of rural living, creating a unique blend of tradition and modern sensibility. The lake itself, a focal point of community life, offers a placid backdrop for weekend gatherings and the quiet contemplation of nature, a constant reminder of the enduring appeal of this particular stretch of Wisconsin.

About This Potter Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potter Lake, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.821681, -88.348983. 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 Potter Lake and Walworth County.

Detailed location data for Potter Lake includes the ZIP code (53120), telephone area code (608), county seat of Walworth County (Elkhorn), and school district assignment (East Troy Community 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 Potter Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.