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Lake Summerset.

Its Census reference point is in Rock River Drift Plain, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Davis lies about 2.6 miles southwest of Lake Summerset by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Lake Summerset, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Lake Summerset, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Lake Summerset, Illinois from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGRock River Drift Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYStephenson County · Winnebago County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lake Summerset on the map

THE LAKE SUMMERSET LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Rock River Drift Plain setting.

Lake Summerset CDP has 2.12 square miles of land in Stephenson County, Winnebago County. Its Census reference point is in Rock River Drift Plain, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains.

Glacial till plains support a transition between hardwood forest, oak savanna and prairie landscapes. Rolling farmland and woodland reflect this meeting of ecological regions in southeastern Wisconsin.

Regional context: Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Lake Summerset intersects 2 county geographies: Stephenson County, Winnebago County. A Lake Summerset mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Stephenson CountyWinnebago County

Lake Summerset by land and water

The Census records 0.44 square miles of water within Lake Summerset, or 17.1% of its total area. It is 13 percentage points higher than the 4.1% recorded for Illinois. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lake Summerset CDP has 5.2 times the land area of nearby Davis village (0.41 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lake Summerset land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Lake Summerset

Which of Stephenson County, Winnebago County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Rock River Drift Plain setting

Rock River Drift Plain belongs to Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Which portions of the tract are open till plain or wooded slope, and what existing drainage and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Davis

Davis is 2.6 miles southwest of the Lake Summerset reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Lake Summerset resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON LAKE SUMMERSET

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4540° N, 89.3901° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lake Summerset ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Stephenson

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Stephenson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Winnebago

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Winnebago ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lake Summerset data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Rock River Drift Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Lake Summerset.

Davis lies about 2.6 miles southwest of Lake Summerset by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lake Summerset in context

NSEWDavis · 2.6 miles1Laona · 3.5 miles2Durand · 3.5 miles3Durand · 3.7 miles4Rock Grove · 4.8 miles5Rock City · 5 miles6OUTER RING: 5 MILES
  1. 1
    Davis2.6 mi · village
  2. 2
    Laona3.5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Durand3.5 mi · village
  4. 4
    Durand3.7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Rock Grove4.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Rock City5 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Lake Summerset
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Lake Summerset parcel?+

Lake Summerset intersects 2 county geographies: Stephenson County, Winnebago County. A Lake Summerset mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Lake Summerset property in Rock River Drift Plain?+

No. Rock River Drift Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Lake Summerset boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Davis as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles southwest of Lake Summerset’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Lake Summerset?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Lake Summerset.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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