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Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Lake Tomahawk (CDP), Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Lake Tomahawk (CDP), Wisconsin
Lake Tomahawk (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Oneida
Area
 • Total 1.649 sq mi (4.27 km2)
 • Land 1.537 sq mi (3.98 km2)
 • Water 0.112 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
1,640 ft (500 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 228
 • Density 138.3/sq mi (53.38/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54539
Area code(s) 715 & 534
GNIS feature ID 1567755

Lake Tomahawk is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Lake Tomahawk, Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. Lake Tomahawk is located on Wisconsin Highway 47 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Rhinelander. Lake Tomahawk has a post office with ZIP code 54539. As of the 2010 census, its population was 228.

History

Lake Tomahawk was originally called Tomahawk Lake, and under the latter name was platted in 1892. The community took its name from nearby Tomahawk Lake. The name of the post office was changed from Tomahawk Lake to Lake Tomahawk in 1928.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lake Tomahawk (condado de Oneida) para niños

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