Colby Wisconsin Map

About Colby, Wisconsin

Colby is a locality in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,907. The population density is 499.4 people per km². Colby is located at 44.9100°N, 90.3157°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54421.

Colby rests on land that remembers the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, its terrain a gentle, rolling expanse of fertile earth. It lies 18.7 miles east-south-east of Clark, WI (from Clark, WI: bearing 116°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south of Abbotsford. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer afternoons, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer a dappled shade. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of dew-kissed grass and the faint, earthy aroma of tilled soil, a constant reminder of Colby's deep agricultural roots. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the pale blue of dawn to the fiery oranges and purples of sunset, painting Colby in hues as rich as the land itself. The story of Colby is deeply intertwined with the dairy industry, a heritage that has shaped its character and sustained its economy for generations. This is a place where the hum of tractors is as familiar as the chime of the church bells, a testament to the enduring spirit of its farming families. Local businesses, many of them family-owned, form the backbone of Colby's commerce, providing essential goods and services to residents and visitors alike. The community takes pride in its straightforward values and the quiet dignity of its hardworking people, a spirit that has allowed Colby to weather the changes of time while holding fast to its identity.

About This Colby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colby, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.909966, -90.315691. 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 Colby and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Colby includes the ZIP code (54421), telephone area code (715), county seat of Clark County (Neillsville), and school district assignment (Colby 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 Colby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.