Cameron, 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 Cameron, Barron County.
| City | Cameron |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Barron |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.40857 |
| Longitude | -91.744059 |
| Population | 1,686 |
| Density | 263.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54822 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Barron |
| School District | Cameron School District |
Cameron is a locality in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,686. The population density is 263.1 people per km². Cameron is located at 45.4086°N, 91.7441°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54822.
Cameron unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of gently rolling hills and fertile plains. It lies 32.2 miles north-west of Chippewa, WI (from Chippewa, WI: bearing 317°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Rice Lake. The air here, especially in the late afternoons of summer, carries a subtle sweetness from the surrounding fields of corn and soybeans, a scent that mingles with the earthy perfume of damp soil and pine needles from the scattered woodlands. Small, clear streams, remnants of ancient meltwater channels, meander through pastures, their surfaces reflecting the vast, open sky that seems to stretch in every direction, a canvas for clouds that drift like slow-motion thoughts. The character of Cameron is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with the predictable rhythm of the seasons. The history of Cameron is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Barron County, an economy built upon the cultivation of the rich, dark earth and the raising of livestock. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that continue to be the backbone of the community, their weathered barns standing as quiet witnesses to generations of labor. While agriculture remains paramount, the local economy also finds strength in small businesses and a resilient spirit that has seen Cameron adapt and endure through changing times. A notable landmark, the old train depot, though no longer serving its original purpose, stands as a stoic reminder of the railway's vital role in connecting Cameron to the wider world and facilitating the transport of its goods.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cameron, 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 Cameron and Barron County.
Detailed location data for Cameron includes the ZIP code (54822), telephone area code (715), county seat of Barron County (Barron), and school district assignment (Cameron 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 Cameron 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. |