Birnamwood Wisconsin Map

About Birnamwood, Wisconsin

Birnamwood is a locality in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 643. The population density is 120.6 people per km². Birnamwood is located at 44.9333°N, 89.2096°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54414.

Birnamwood sits at the edge of the undulating terrain where the forests of northern Wisconsin begin to yield to the cultivated fields of Shawano County. It lies 20.6 miles east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-west of Wittenberg. The land here is a tapestry of deciduous woods, their leafy canopies catching the sun in shifting patterns, interspersed with the open, often rich, loamy soil that defines the surrounding agricultural landscape. A quiet stillness often pervades the air, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can lend a warm, golden hue to the scene, softening the edges of the world. The roads that lead into Birnamwood wind through stands of oak and maple, hinting at the natural beauty that cradles this small settlement. The history of Birnamwood is tied to the logging and agricultural booms that shaped much of this region of Wisconsin. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant timber and fertile ground, laid the foundation for a community that has long relied on the bounty of the land. Today, the local economy continues to be anchored by farming, with dairy cows grazing in pastures and crops stretching towards the horizon, alongside smaller businesses that serve the needs of the residents. While Birnamwood itself may not boast grand monuments, its character is evident in the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience forged by generations who have worked and lived in harmony with this particular slice of the Wisconsin countryside.

About This Birnamwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Birnamwood, 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 Birnamwood and Shawano County.

Detailed location data for Birnamwood includes the ZIP code (54414), telephone area code (715), county seat of Shawano County (Shawano), and school district assignment (Wittenberg-Birnamwood 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 Birnamwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.