Algoma Wisconsin Map

About Algoma, Wisconsin

Algoma is a locality in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,228. The population density is 506.0 people per km². Algoma is located at 44.6089°N, 87.4326°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54201.

Algoma, Wisconsin, unfolds along the western edge of Lake Michigan, a place where the land gently slopes toward the vast, blue expanse. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-east of Pierce, WI (from Pierce, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Casco. The air here carries a perpetual tang of fresh water, even miles inland, a subtle perfume that speaks of endless horizons and the brisk, clean breath of the Great Lakes. Fields of emerald and gold stretch out, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, their branches often skeletal against the winter sky or heavy with the verdant promise of summer. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of smooth stones and sandy stretches, where the persistent rhythm of the waves has sculpted a rugged beauty, and the light at dusk often paints the water in hues of rose and amethyst, a fleeting glory that settles over the landscape. This is a place where the legacy of industry still whispers in the wind, a testament to the fishing fleets that once plied these waters and the timber that fueled early growth. Algoma’s economy, though shifted from its robust maritime past, still retains a deep connection to the lake, with charter fishing and the bounty of local farms anchoring its present. The town’s character is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered changing tides while holding fast to its identity. Historic brick buildings, some bearing the faded marks of long-gone businesses, stand as silent witnesses to generations of hard work and simple living, their facades softened by the patina of time and the persistent, gentle moisture that graces this corner of the peninsula.

About This Algoma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Algoma, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.608888, -87.432589. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Algoma and Kewaunee County.

Detailed location data for Algoma includes the ZIP code (54201), telephone area code (715), county seat of Kewaunee County (Kewaunee), and school district assignment (Algoma School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Algoma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.