Dane Wisconsin Map

About Dane, Wisconsin

Dane is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,067. The population density is 338.9 people per km². Dane is located at 43.2505°N, 89.5015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53529.

Dane rests in a landscape that gently rolls, a topography shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers long past, leaving behind a fertile expanse where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon. It lies 13.3 miles north-north-west of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 338°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-north-west of Waunakee. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, takes on a softened, golden hue, casting long shadows from the scattered oak and maple trees that dot the countryside, hinting at a quiet resilience in the land. The very earth feels alive, a rich, dark loam that promises abundance, and the sky above, a vast canvas, often holds a dramatic sweep of clouds that can shift from soft pastels to brooding grays with surprising speed. The story of Dane is one of agricultural roots, where the land has always dictated the pulse of life, sustaining generations through the cultivation of its bounty. Early settlers, drawn by this very fertility, established a community built on hard work and neighborly support, a spirit that still lingers in the friendly waves exchanged between passing vehicles on the county roads. While agriculture remains its bedrock, the local economy has broadened, with small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding farms and residents, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency. There are no grand monuments here, but the enduring presence of the old grain elevator, a silent sentinel against the sky, speaks volumes about the town's enduring connection to the harvest and the agricultural heritage that continues to define Dane.

About This Dane Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dane, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.250547, -89.501509. 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 Dane and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Dane includes the ZIP code (53529), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Lodi 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 Dane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.