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Delavan.

Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Delavan Lake lies about 2.2 miles south of Delavan by reference-point distance.

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Downtown streets in Delavan, Wisconsin
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Downtown w:Delavan, Wisconsin on w:U.S. Route 14. This file was uploaded with Commonist.

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THE SETTINGKettle Moraines
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWalworth County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Delavan on the map

THE DELAVAN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Kettle Moraines setting.

Delavan city has 7.41 square miles of land in Walworth County. Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, 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

Delavan and Walworth County

Delavan is associated with Walworth County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Walworth County

Delavan by land and water

The Census records 0.46 square miles of water within Delavan, or 5.8% of its total area. It is 2.2 percentage points higher than the 3.7% recorded for Walworth County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Delavan city has 1.8 times the land area of nearby Delavan Lake CDP (4.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Delavan land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Delavan

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Delavan. Check the Walworth County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Kettle Moraines setting

Kettle Moraines 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 Delavan Lake

Delavan Lake is 2.2 miles south of the Delavan 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.

Delavan 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 DELAVAN

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.6305° N, 88.6298° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Delavan ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Delavan

Use this municipal 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 City Of Delavan ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Walworth

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 Walworth ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Delavan data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Kettle Moraines

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Wisconsin official sources

Wisconsin Surface Water Data Viewer

DNR’s official interactive surface-water and related geographic mapping tool.

Wisconsin groundwater and well data

State resources for well-construction records and groundwater research.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Delavan.

Delavan Lake lies about 2.2 miles south of Delavan by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Delavan in context

NSEWDelavan Lake · 2.2 miles1Delavan · 3.3 miles2Walworth · 4.3 miles3Darien · 4.7 miles4Darien · 4.8 miles5Elkhorn · 5.5 miles6OUTER RING: 5.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Delavan Lake2.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Delavan3.3 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Walworth4.3 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Darien4.7 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Darien4.8 mi · village
  6. 6
    Elkhorn5.5 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Wisconsin; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Delavan
land questions.

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

What should I send for land in Delavan?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Walworth County. Delavan’s 7.41 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Delavan property in Kettle Moraines?+

No. Kettle Moraines is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Delavan 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 Delavan Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.2 miles south of Delavan’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 Delavan?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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