Amherst Junction Wisconsin Map

About Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Amherst Junction is a locality in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 341. The population density is 104.3 people per km². Amherst Junction is located at 44.4689°N, 89.3126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54407.

Amherst Junction rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, open fields, a place where the sky feels vast and unburdened. It lies 13.5 miles east-south-east of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 106°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-south-west of Iola. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, supports a patchwork of agricultural enterprises, from the emerald green of cornfields in summer to the golden stubble of harvested wheat in autumn. Creeks, their banks fringed with willows that whisper in the breeze, meander through the terrain, carrying the runoff from the surrounding glacial moraines. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and, depending on the season, the sweet perfume of blooming clover or the sharp tang of woodsmoke. Evenings here can be particularly striking, as the setting sun bleeds across the horizon, painting the clouds in hues of rose and burnt orange, a quiet spectacle that stills the day's activity. The history of Amherst Junction is deeply entwined with the railroads that once thrummed through its heart, a vital artery for the timber and agricultural products that flowed outward. Though the tracks are now silent, the spirit of connection and enterprise remains, evident in the small businesses that line its main street and the enduring agricultural roots of the region. The economy still largely hinges on the bounty of the land, with dairy farms and crop cultivation forming the backbone of local prosperity. A notable feature of Amherst Junction is its proximity to the Wisconsin River, a waterway that has shaped the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants for generations, offering both recreational opportunities and a reminder of the natural forces that govern this part of Portage County.

About This Amherst Junction Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.468863, -89.312614. 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 Amherst Junction and Portage County.

Detailed location data for Amherst Junction includes the ZIP code (54407), telephone area code (715), county seat of Portage County (Stevens Point), and school district assignment (Tomorrow River 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 Amherst Junction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.