Boscobel Wisconsin Map

About Boscobel, Wisconsin

Boscobel is a locality in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,242. The population density is 388.3 people per km². Boscobel is located at 43.1344°N, 90.7054°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53805.

Boscobel sprawls across the rolling terrain where the Wisconsin River begins to widen, its landscape a quilt of fertile farmland stitched with the deeper green of wooded bluffs. It lies 13.5 miles north of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 354°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-west of Westport. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and, in late summer, the sweet, fading perfume of cut hay, a subtle testament to the land's enduring bounty. The hills, not so much mountains as steadfast shoulders of rock and soil, rise with a quiet dignity, their slopes often softened by the encroaching embrace of forests that hold the secrets of seasons past. Here, the sky feels vast, an expansive canvas where clouds drift with the unhurried grace of sailing ships, casting fleeting shadows that paint the fields in shifting shades of emerald and gold. The legacy of logging and agriculture is etched into the very bones of Boscobel, a place that has long drawn its lifeblood from the river and the rich soil it nourishes. Early settlers found a haven in this fertile valley, their efforts shaping the character of the community into one of resilient practicality, a trait still palpable in the steady hum of daily life. The economy, once heavily reliant on the timber trade and the grain harvested from these generous fields, now finds a diversified footing, though the echoes of those foundational industries can still be heard in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land. The Wisconsin River, a constant, silver artery, remains a vital presence, a source of recreation and a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped Boscobel’s destiny.

About This Boscobel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boscobel, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.134429, -90.705404. 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 Boscobel and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Boscobel includes the ZIP code (53805), telephone area code (920), county seat of Grant County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Boscobel 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 Boscobel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.