Black Earth Wisconsin Map

About Black Earth, Wisconsin

Black Earth is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,736. The population density is 788.3 people per km². Black Earth is located at 43.1372°N, 89.7468°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53515.

Black Earth lies in a broad, shallow valley, a place where the land seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 18.0 miles west-north-west of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 284°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Mount Horeb. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of summer or the stark, skeletal beauty of winter, embrace the small cluster of buildings that constitute the village. The soil, dark and rich, hints at the fertile agricultural heart of this region, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches to meet it. Even on a windless day, a gentle breeze often whispers through the mature oaks and maples that line the streets, carrying the faint scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very air. The history of Black Earth is written in its sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the weathered faces of its long-time residents. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early prosperity was tied to the rich farmland that surrounds it, a bounty that continues to sustain the local economy through agriculture and related businesses. The Black Earth Creek, a modest waterway, meanders nearby, a quiet witness to the passage of generations. While the pace of life in Black Earth is unhurried, a sense of enduring community persists, a quiet strength drawn from the land and the shared experiences of its people, a place that feels both grounded and remarkably enduring.

About This Black Earth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Black Earth, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.137215, -89.74679. 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 Black Earth and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Black Earth includes the ZIP code (53515), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Wisconsin Heights 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 Black Earth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.