DeForest Wisconsin Map

About DeForest, Wisconsin

DeForest is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 11,501. The population density is 444.9 people per km². DeForest is located at 43.2478°N, 89.3437°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53532.

DeForest rests where the whispering prairies begin to fold towards the rolling hills, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the clean scent of fertile earth after a spring rain. It lies 7.9 miles north-west of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 304°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-east of Waunakee. The landscape here is a gentle expanse, a patchwork of cultivated fields that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distant summer afternoons. Low, wooded bluffs, remnants of ancient glacial activity, punctuate the open country, their leafy crowns a darker green against the lighter hues of corn and soybeans. The Yahara River, a silver ribbon, meanders through this terrain, its banks fringed with reeds that rustle like secrets in the breeze, offering a quiet counterpoint to the broad, sun-drenched openness. The history of DeForest is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Dane County, a legacy still evident in the sturdy barns and weathered silos that dot the surrounding countryside. Originally settled by homesteaders drawn to the fertile soil, the town's economy has long been rooted in farming, though it has adapted and grown to embrace modern industries and services. Its strategic position, accessible yet possessing a distinct sense of place, has allowed it to flourish as a vibrant hub, a place where the pace of life feels measured, allowing for the quiet appreciation of its natural beauty and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This DeForest Map Page

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

Detailed location data for DeForest includes the ZIP code (53532), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (DeForest Area 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 DeForest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.