Bangor Wisconsin Map

About Bangor, Wisconsin

Bangor is a locality in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,517. The population density is 324.3 people per km². Bangor is located at 43.8930°N, 90.9904°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54614.

Bangor rests in a valley carved by ancient glaciers, where rolling hills of Wisconsin farmland give way to the steeper, wooded bluffs that cradle the La Crosse River. It lies 13.9 miles east-north-east of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 63°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-south-west of Sparta. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a quiet perfume that settles over the landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-dramatic clouds, can paint the distant slopes in hues of emerald and gold, illuminating the patchwork quilt of fields. The river itself, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the terrain, its banks a mix of dense foliage and open pasture, a constant, murmuring presence in the life of Bangor. The history of Bangor is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the hardworking families who cultivated it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich agricultural land, established a community that has, for generations, relied on the bounty of its farms, particularly dairy and grain. This enduring connection to the land is visible in the sturdy barns and silos that dot the surrounding countryside, landmarks of a sustained rural economy. Though the pace of life in Bangor is unhurried, a quiet industriousness prevails, a commitment to tradition balanced with the practicalities of modern life, where the echoes of past generations can still be felt in the cadence of the day.

About This Bangor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bangor, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.893022, -90.990411. 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 Bangor and La Crosse County.

Detailed location data for Bangor includes the ZIP code (54614), telephone area code (715), county seat of La Crosse County (La Crosse), and school district assignment (Bangor 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 Bangor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.