Catawba Wisconsin Map

About Catawba, Wisconsin

Catawba is a locality in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 170. The population density is 15.3 people per km². Catawba is located at 45.5364°N, 90.5299°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54515.

Catawba rests within the rolling, forested heart of Price County, where the land itself seems to exhale a cool, pine-scented breath. It lies 35.6 miles north of Clark, WI (from Clark, WI: bearing 10°T), and is situated 12.7 miles south-south-west of Phillips. Here, the terrain is a tapestry of modest hills, their slopes cloaked in dense stands of deciduous trees and evergreens, interspersed with the occasional clearing where the sun can spill in. Small, unnamed creeks meander through the undergrowth, their waters dark and slow, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the canopy. The air often carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and rich soil, a constant reminder of the deep woods that press in from all sides. Even on a clear day, there's a sense of enclosure, a feeling of being held by the ancient, patient presence of the forest. The history of Catawba is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once dominated this region, the echoes of which can still be felt in the quiet persistence of its present-day economy, which leans more towards agriculture and smaller-scale enterprises. Remnants of old logging roads, now softened by moss and time, hint at a more boisterous past, a time when the roar of saws and the rumble of timber carts were the dominant sounds. Local families, many with roots stretching back generations, maintain a fierce pride in their heritage, a spirit that manifests in the careful tending of small farms and the close-knit relationships that define daily life. The distinctive character of Catawba is found not in grand monuments, but in the subtle resilience of its people and the enduring, wild beauty of its natural surroundings, a beauty that deepens with the fading light of evening, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and fading gold.

About This Catawba Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Catawba, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.536356, -90.52987. 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 Catawba and Price County.

Detailed location data for Catawba includes the ZIP code (54515), telephone area code (715), county seat of Price County (Phillips), and school district assignment (Phillips 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 Catawba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.