Baraboo Wisconsin Map

About Baraboo, Wisconsin

Baraboo is a locality in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 12,769. The population density is 638.8 people per km². Baraboo is located at 43.4711°N, 89.7443°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53913.

Baraboo unfurls itself in a sweep of rolling hills, the land gently rising and falling as if the earth itself exhales a slow, contented breath. It lies 10.1 miles east-north-east of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-south-east of Lake Delton. The Baraboo River, a silver ribbon, meanders through the valley, its banks softened by a generous carpet of green that persists through the warmer months, and then softens further into ochre and rust as autumn takes hold. The sky here often possesses a remarkable clarity, particularly in the late afternoons when the sun, descending towards the western horizon, casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch like ink spills across the fields. The very air seems to carry a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, ripening corn, and the distant whisper of pine from the bluffs that rim the landscape, giving Baraboo a character both grounded and expansive. The history of Baraboo is deeply entwined with the circus, its winter quarters a celebrated legacy that still echoes in the town's spirit, a vibrant reminder of a bygone era of sawdust and spectacle. This connection has etched a playful, almost whimsical, undercurrent into the local character, a subtle nod to the extraordinary that has passed through its streets. Beyond this storied past, the economy of Baraboo has long been sustained by the fertile agricultural lands that surround it, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest that continues to define the region's livelihood, punctuated by the hum of small businesses that cater to the everyday needs of its residents. The nearby Devil's Lake State Park, a jewel of natural beauty, draws visitors with its dramatic quartzite bluffs and the deep, clear waters of its namesake lake, offering a constant, quiet invitation to explore the raw, enduring artistry of the Wisconsin landscape.

About This Baraboo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Baraboo, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Baraboo and Sauk County.

Detailed location data for Baraboo includes the ZIP code (53913), telephone area code (920), county seat of Sauk County (Baraboo), and school district assignment (Baraboo 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 Baraboo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.