Cross Plains Wisconsin Map

About Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Cross Plains is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,107. The population density is 833.2 people per km². Cross Plains is located at 43.1144°N, 89.6557°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53528.

Cross Plains rests in a landscape sculpted by glaciers, where rolling terrain gives way to broad, fertile valleys. It lies 13.2 miles west-north-west of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 283°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west of Middleton. The land here, a patchwork of agricultural fields and mature woodlands, breathes a quiet resilience. Open skies stretch wide above, particularly in the early morning when the sun burns off the mist that often settles in the lowlands, revealing the subtle contours of the earth. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the agrarian heart that beats at the core of Cross Plains. This is a place with deep roots, settled by those who understood the potential of this rich soil. The economy of Cross Plains has long been tethered to the land, with dairy farms and crops like corn and soybeans defining the horizon for generations. While modern agriculture has brought its own innovations, the enduring spirit of the farmer remains, a quiet strength that has weathered economic shifts and population changes. The town itself, a collection of modest homes and essential businesses, carries the unhurried rhythm of a community that values connection and continuity, a palpable sense of belonging that permeates its streets.

About This Cross Plains Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Cross Plains includes the ZIP code (53528), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Middleton-Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.