Salem Lakes Wisconsin Map
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Interactive Map of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
| City | Salem Lakes |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Kenosha County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.536496 |
| Longitude | -88.133169 |
| Population | 14,601 |
| Density | 184.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53168 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| County Seat | Kenosha |
| School District | Wilmot Union High School District |
About Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Salem Lakes is a locality in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 14,601. The population density is 184.9 people per km². Salem Lakes is located at 42.5365°N, 88.1332°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Salem Lakes is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53168.Salem Lakes occupies a quiet expanse of the Wisconsin landscape where the horizon stretches wide across flat, fertile plains. It lies 1.7 miles south-southeast of Salem, WI (from Salem, WI: bearing 163°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Pleasant Prairie. The earth here holds a deep, dark color, turning rich and heavy under the seasonal rains that feed the low-lying prairie. A traveler might notice how the light at dusk settles over the fields, turning the tall grasses into a pale, shifting amber. Only a mile away, the waters of Center Lake reflect the vast sky, providing a stillness that defines the local geography. Trevor Creek winds through the terrain, cutting a modest path through the soil that has supported generations of inhabitants.
Salem Lakes maintains a firm connection to its agricultural roots, where the legacy of dairy farming remains etched into the rhythm of the work week. Small industries and local businesses occupy the space between the fields, supporting a modest economy that favors stability over rapid expansion. The history of the region is tied to the settlers who arrived to clear the woods and till the prairie, building structures that endure against the biting winter winds. Even today, the hum of machinery and the distant sound of tractors provide a steady, industrial pulse to the morning. People here value a craftsmanship born of necessity, respecting the quiet labor required to maintain a livelihood in this climate.
Salem Lakes possesses a character defined by the modest, honest pace of life found in the midwestern interior. Visitors often find their way to Community Park West for an afternoon of reprieve, or they may cast a gaze toward the distant rise of Gander Mountain on the horizon. The local culture leans into traditions of communal gatherings, where the simple act of sharing a meal serves as a cornerstone of social life. While no singular, globally famous figure claims this exact soil as their birthplace, the strength of the people here reflects a collective resilience. The landscape invites a slower contemplation, particularly when the crisp air of autumn descends upon the fields and the woods, signaling the approach of the long, gray winter.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Salem Community Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 089° E
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 232° SW
- Camp Lake Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 218° SW
- Camp Lake Gardens Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 182° S
- Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 219° SW
- Peat Lake State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 242° SW
- Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 198° S
- Peat Lake State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 206° SW
- Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 193° S
- Richard Bong Recreation Area (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 359° N
- Diettrich Farm Horseback Riding School (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.3 mi, 002° N
- Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park Honor Plaza (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 281° W
- Richardson Adventure Farm (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 225° SW
- Redwing Slough Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.2 mi, 143° SE
- Vern Wolf (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 004° N
- Richardson's Christmas Tree Farm (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 225° SW
- Sundial (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 045° NE
- Bumper Cars (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 077° E
- Ballocity (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 077° E
- Lord Mayor's Forum (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 106° E
- Fountainside Music Stage (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 107° E
- Russell Military Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 108° E
- Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 241° SW · 638 acres
- Powers-Walker Historical Homestead (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 231° SW
- Lost Valley Visitor Center (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 232° SW
- Eye of the Bog (Viewpoint) — 13.0 mi, 192° S
- Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 160° S
- Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 159° S
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About This Salem Lakes Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.536496, -88.133169. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Salem Lakes includes the ZIP code (53168), telephone area code (608), county seat of Kenosha County (Kenosha), and school district assignment (Wilmot Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
