Bassett Wisconsin Map

About Bassett, Wisconsin

Bassett is a locality in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Bassett is located at 42.5406°N, 88.2279°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53101.

Bassett unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial history, its terrain a gentle swell of fertile earth that catches the wide Wisconsin sky. It lies 13.6 miles north-north-west of Round Lake Beach, IL (from Round Lake Beach, IL: bearing 329°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-north-west of Antioch. Fields of corn and soybeans, in their varying shades of green and gold, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the occasional stand of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching like weathered hands. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of ripening crops and damp soil, and the quiet hum of insects is the dominant sound, a constant, living breath. Drainage ditches, clean and purposeful, trace silver lines through the green expanse, testament to the careful cultivation of land that has long sustained those who call Bassett home. The story of Bassett is one of agrarian endeavor and a quiet resilience. For generations, the land has been the primary source of livelihood, its bounty harvested and brought to market, feeding not just the immediate vicinity but reaching further afield. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Bassett, its economy remains anchored in the robust spirit of farming and the small businesses that support it, from the local hardware store to the grain elevator that stands as a proud sentinel. The history of this place is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring fields, the weathered barns, and the collective memory of families who have worked this soil, their lives interwoven with the seasons and the enduring character of Bassett.

About This Bassett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bassett, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.540574, -88.227868. 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 Bassett and Kenosha County.

Detailed location data for Bassett includes the ZIP code (53181), telephone area code (608), county seat of Kenosha County (Kenosha), and school district assignment. 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 Bassett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.