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Oakland.

Its Census reference point is in Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Lake Ripley lies about 2.7 miles northwest of Oakland by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Oakland, Wisconsin
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Oakland, Wisconsin · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Oakland, Wisconsin from above

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THE SETTINGSoutheastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJefferson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Oakland on the map

THE OAKLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain setting.

Oakland town has 34.6 square miles of land in Jefferson County. Its Census reference point is in Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till 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

Oakland and Jefferson County

Oakland is associated with Jefferson 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.

Jefferson County

Oakland by land and water

The Census records 1.46 square miles of water within Oakland, or 4% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points lower than the 4.5% recorded for Jefferson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Oakland town has 10.4 times the land area of nearby Lake Ripley CDP (3.34 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Oakland 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 Oakland

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

02

Read the Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain setting

Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till 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 Lake Ripley

Lake Ripley is 2.7 miles northwest of the Oakland 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.

Oakland 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 OAKLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.9849° N, 88.9466° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Oakland ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jefferson

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 Jefferson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Oakland data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain

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 Oakland.

Lake Ripley lies about 2.7 miles northwest of Oakland by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Oakland in context

NSEWLake Ripley · 2.7 miles1Cambridge · 4.1 miles2Rockdale · 4.4 miles3Lake Mills · 6.5 miles4Fort Atkinson · 6.6 miles5Lake Mills · 6.7 miles6OUTER RING: 6.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Lake Ripley2.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Cambridge4.1 mi · village
  3. 3
    Rockdale4.4 mi · village
  4. 4
    Lake Mills6.5 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Fort Atkinson6.6 mi · city
  6. 6
    Lake Mills6.7 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 Oakland
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 Oakland?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jefferson County. Oakland’s 34.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Oakland property in Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain?+

No. Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Oakland 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 Lake Ripley as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.7 miles northwest of Oakland’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 Oakland?+

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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