Lake Tomahawk (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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 Lake Tomahawk (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| 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
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 138.3/sq mi (53.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54539
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567755 |
Lake Tomahawk is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Oneida County. This area is called a "census-designated place." This means it is a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people. Lake Tomahawk is about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Rhinelander. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 54539. In 2010, about 228 people lived here.
History of Lake Tomahawk
The community of Lake Tomahawk was first named Tomahawk Lake. It was officially mapped out, or "platted," in 1892. The name came from a nearby body of water, Tomahawk Lake. Later, in 1928, the name of the post office was changed. It went from Tomahawk Lake to Lake Tomahawk, matching the current name of the community.
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