North Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the town of Merton, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It was first named a CDP at the 2020 census, which showed a population of 247.[3] North Lake is located on Wisconsin Highway 83 north of Chenequa. North Lake has a post office with ZIP code 53064.[4]
History
James Barney Marsh (1856–1936), engineer and bridge builder, was born in North Lake.[5]
The land was initially school land, and during 1850 and 1851, Henry Shears built a sawmill. In 1853, he erected the present gristmill, shaping the community’s early development[6]
Lake specifications
North Lake boasts a pristine 440-acre lake within Waukesha County, The lake’s maximum depth reaches 78.4 feet, Its waters are moderately clear, providing a serene environment for fishing and recreation, Fish species include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye[7]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 247 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Lake, Wisconsin
- ^ "North Lake CDP, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ Structurea-James B. Marsh (1856–1936)
- ^ "North Lake Wisconsin Village and Area History Waukesha County - Waukesha County WI". www.linkstothepast.com. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Wisconsin Lakes". apps.dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |