Beaver Dam Wisconsin Map

About Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Beaver Dam is a locality in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 16,565. The population density is 864.9 people per km². Beaver Dam is located at 43.4578°N, 88.8373°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53916.

Beaver Dam rests within a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon under a sky that often stretches, vast and blue, across the southern reaches of Dodge County. It lies 26.8 miles north-east of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Juneau. The namesake dam, a quiet sentinel on the Rock River, governs the flow into the expansive waters of Beaver Dam Lake, a shimmering presence that invites both quiet contemplation and lively recreation. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, mingling with the distant, sweet aroma of ripening crops, a subtle perfume of the agricultural heartland. Around the lake's edge, the land rises and falls in soft curves, a visual echo of the glacial forces that shaped this region millennia ago, leaving behind a terrain that feels both ancient and alive. The story of Beaver Dam is deeply entwined with the resourcefulness of its early settlers, who recognized the power of the Rock River for industry and the fertile soil for sustenance. As a hub for manufacturing, Beaver Dam once pulsed with the clatter of machinery, a legacy that still hums beneath the surface of its modern economy, which now balances agriculture with a diverse array of businesses. The city has long been a haven for those seeking a life connected to the land and water, fostering a sense of community that values hard work and neighborly spirit. This enduring character is evident in the way the town embraces its natural surroundings, from the well-maintained parks that fringe the lake to the quiet dignity of its historic downtown, a place where the past and present converse in the warm glow of evening streetlights.

About This Beaver Dam Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.457769, -88.837329. 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 Beaver Dam and Dodge County.

Detailed location data for Beaver Dam includes the ZIP code (53916), telephone area code (920), county seat of Dodge County (Juneau), and school district assignment (Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.