Biron Wisconsin Map

About Biron, Wisconsin

Biron is a locality in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 822. The population density is 57.8 people per km². Biron is located at 44.4239°N, 89.7804°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54494.

Biron unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of water and earth, where rolling terrain gently slopes towards the Wisconsin River. It lies 12.3 miles south-west of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 236°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-north-east of Wisconsin Rapids. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a mingling of pine needles from the surrounding woodlands and the rich loam of cultivated fields. Sunlight, filtering through the leaves of mature oaks and maples, paints shifting mosaics on the ground, a quiet testament to the enduring wildness that still holds sway. The character of Biron is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world dictates a measured pace, and the distant hum of industry is softened by the rustle of wind through the trees. The history of Biron is intrinsically tied to the flow of the Wisconsin River, a lifeblood for logging and papermaking that fueled its early growth. For generations, the rhythm of the seasons dictated the work of its inhabitants, from the arduous felling of timber in the winter months to the processing of that wood into paper that found its way to markets far and wide. While the landscape still bears the marks of this industrial past, with the enduring presence of paper mills that continue to be a significant part of Biron's economy, there is also a burgeoning appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Local parks and the riverfront offer spaces for quiet contemplation and recreation, a gentle counterbalance to the industry that shaped and continues to sustain Biron.

About This Biron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Biron, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.423854, -89.780401. 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 Biron and Wood County.

Detailed location data for Biron includes the ZIP code (54494), telephone area code (715), county seat of Wood County (Wisconsin Rapids), and school district assignment (Wisconsin Rapids 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 Biron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.