Butte des Morts Wisconsin Map

About Butte des Morts, Wisconsin

Butte des Morts is a locality in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,064. The population density is 329.4 people per km². Butte des Morts is located at 44.0994°N, 88.6540°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54927.

Butte des Morts rests its shoulders against the generous sweep of Lake Winnebago, a place where the land dips and rises with a gentle, rolling spirit. It lies 6.6 miles west-north-west of Winnebago, WI (from Winnebago, WI: bearing 284°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-west of Oshkosh. The air here, especially when the sun begins its slow descent, carries the clean scent of freshwater and the faintest whisper of pine from the scattered stands of trees that dot the landscape. The fields, broad and open, often lie fallow, their stubble catching the golden light, a quiet testament to the cyclical nature of the earth. Even the houses, some weathered and worn, others freshly painted, seem to settle into the terrain with an easy familiarity, their windows reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky. This stretch of Winnebago County holds a history as deep and layered as the bedrock beneath its fertile soil. For generations, the waters of Lake Winnebago have been a lifeline, supporting fishing and, in more recent times, a burgeoning tourism trade drawn by its sandy shores and clear depths. The land itself, long home to Indigenous peoples, later saw the arrival of European settlers who worked its bounty, establishing farms that still shape the region's character. While the echoes of past industries, perhaps a forgotten quarry or a long-gone mill, are faint, the enduring spirit of resilience and connection to the natural world defines Butte des Morts. The distinctive curve of the lake shore, a natural embrace, continues to draw people to its tranquil presence.

About This Butte des Morts Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Butte des Morts, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.099427, -88.654. 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 Butte des Morts and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Butte des Morts includes the ZIP code (54927), telephone area code (715), county seat of Winnebago County (Oshkosh), and school district assignment (Winneconne Community 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 Butte des Morts is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.