Blue Mounds, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Blue Mounds, Dane County.
| City | Blue Mounds |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.017497 |
| Longitude | -89.832345 |
| Population | 795 |
| Density | 382.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53517 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Madison |
| School District | Mount Horeb Area School District |
Blue Mounds is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 795. The population density is 382.7 people per km². Blue Mounds is located at 43.0175°N, 89.8323°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53517.
Blue Mounds rises from the Wisconsin landscape with a quiet, earthbound grace, its rolling hills and verdant pastures a painterly spread under the wide, often dramatic sky. It lies 18.7 miles west-north-west of Fitchburg, WI (from Fitchburg, WI: bearing 282°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west of Mount Horeb. The land here is a study in patient sculpting, where ancient geological forces have left their mark in the very contours of the earth, forming broad, rounded summits that catch the sun's changing moods. In the soft light of late afternoon, the slopes can take on a deep, almost bruised hue, a visual echo of the name itself, while the air, carrying the scent of damp soil and distant livestock, often hangs with a palpable stillness, broken only by the rustle of wind through the tall grasses. These are not jagged peaks, but gentle giants, their flanks a patchwork of cornfields, grazing land, and scattered woodlands, inviting contemplation and a sense of deep connection to the agricultural heart of the region. The story of Blue Mounds is written in its deep glacial past and the persistent spirit of its inhabitants. Long before settlers arrived, the landscape was shaped by ice and time, leaving behind the distinctive mounds that give the place its name and the rich soil that has sustained generations. The local economy, intrinsically tied to the land, thrives on dairy farming and agriculture, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the work and the lifeblood of the community. Visitors might recall the distinctive limestone formations, remnants of ancient seabeds, and the echoes of pioneer settlements that first sought sustenance and shelter in this fertile expanse, a testament to the enduring allure of its natural bounty and the quiet resilience that defines Blue Mounds.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blue Mounds, 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 Blue Mounds and Dane County.
Detailed location data for Blue Mounds includes the ZIP code (53517), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Mount Horeb Area 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 Blue Mounds is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |