Cambridge Wisconsin Map

About Cambridge, Wisconsin

Cambridge is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,617. The population density is 395.1 people per km². Cambridge is located at 43.0036°N, 89.0165°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53523.

Cambridge unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial whispers, where gentle swells of farmland meet the whispering reeds of the marshes. It lies 15.9 miles south-east of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 141°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-west of Lake Mills. The air here, particularly in the long golden hours of late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and damp fen. Fields of corn and soy, painted in swathes of emerald and ochre, stretch towards horizons often brushed with the soft, diffused light of Wisconsin's skies. The Yahara River, a silver thread, meanders through the periphery, its presence a quiet hum beneath the rustle of leaves and the distant calls of unseen birds. The character of Cambridge is one of quiet diligence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, marked by the steady progress of agricultural cycles and the comforting familiarity of its modest streets. The roots of Cambridge run deep into the fertile soil, a testament to the early settlers drawn by the promise of abundant land. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with agriculture forming the backbone of its prosperity, evident in the silos that punctuate the skyline and the steady flow of produce from local farms. The town itself retains a charmingly unhurried pace, a contrast to the bustling metropolises that lie further afield. While no grand monuments or globally recognized institutions grace its immediate vicinity, Cambridge possesses a distinctive charm in its weathered buildings, its welcoming storefronts, and the palpable sense of community that binds its residents. It is a place that breathes history not through grand pronouncements, but in the quiet continuity of generations, a living landscape woven into the fabric of its enduring character.

About This Cambridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambridge, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.003612, -89.0165. 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 Cambridge and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Cambridge includes the ZIP code (53523), telephone area code (715), county seat of Jefferson County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Cambridge 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 Cambridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.