Lampson, Wisconsin | |
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Coordinates: 45°58′59″N 91°48′59″W / 45.98306°N 91.81639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Washburn |
Elevation | 359 m (1,178 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
GNIS feature ID | 1567822[1] |
Lampson is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brooklyn, Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]
A post office called Lampson was established in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[2] The community was named for J. T. and F. L. Lampson, who kept a general store there.[3] Lampson is home to 188 acre Silver Lake. Silver lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water is moderately clear.[4]