Silver Lake Wisconsin Map

About Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Silver Lake is a locality in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,400. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Silver Lake is located at 42.5461°N, 88.1656°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53170.

Silver Lake lies a gentle expanse of Wisconsin prairie, its low-lying terrain punctuated by the broad, tranquil waters that give the place its name. It lies 12.7 miles north-north-west of Round Lake Beach, IL (from Round Lake Beach, IL: bearing 342°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-west of Antioch. The land here breathes a soft, humid air, particularly in the long, languid afternoons of summer, carrying the scent of mown hay and the distant hum of cicadas. Fields of corn and soy stretch out like rumpled green blankets, their orderly rows softened by the hazy, golden light that spills across the landscape as the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that deepen the character of the rolling country. Occasional stands of oak and maple offer a darker, more intimate contrast to the open sky, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of the seasons. The history of Silver Lake is one of agrarian roots, where the fertile soil once dictated the rhythm of life, and the bounty of the land was the primary currency. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established homesteads and small communities that gradually coalesced into the Silver Lake of today. While agriculture remains a quiet undercurrent, the local economy has diversified, incorporating small businesses that cater to the needs of residents and the occasional visitor drawn to the area's understated charm. The lake itself, a placid mirror reflecting the vast Wisconsin sky, remains a focal point, offering opportunities for recreation and a gentle reminder of the natural beauty that defines this corner of Kenosha County.

About This Silver Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Silver 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 Silver Lake and Kenosha County.

Detailed location data for Silver Lake includes the ZIP code (54982), telephone area code (715, 608), county seat of Kenosha County (Kenosha), 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 Silver Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.