Door Wisconsin Map

About Door, Wisconsin

Door is a locality in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 27,961. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Door is located at 45.1114°N, 87.0471°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54212.

Door is a sliver of land that kisses Lake Michigan, a place where the eastern edge of Wisconsin stretches like a weathered finger into the vast, shimmering blue. It lies 44.8 miles north-east of Lincoln, WI (from Lincoln, WI: bearing 40°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Gibraltar. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: rugged limestone bluffs, worn smooth by centuries of wind and wave, plunge into the clear, cool waters, while inland, orchards heavy with fruit bloom in the spring and offer their bounty in the fall. Along the shoreline, small, sandy coves offer respite, and the air, even on a warm summer day, carries a crisp, clean tang of the lake. Pine and hardwood forests carpet the higher ground, their shadows stretching long in the afternoon sun, creating a sense of quiet enclosure, a world apart from the hurried hum of cities. The history of Door is etched into its very being, a narrative of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant fishing grounds. For generations, the economy here was built on the back of the fishing fleet, with boats bringing in whitefish and lake trout that still grace the tables of local restaurants. Later, the fertile earth, particularly suited to cherries and apples, transformed Door into a vibrant agricultural hub, its roadside stands bursting with seasonal color. This rich heritage is palpable in the charming villages that dot the peninsula, each with its own unique character, from the bustling harbors to the quiet, tree-lined streets where the scent of baking pies often drifts from open windows. Today, while agriculture and fishing remain vital, tourism has become a significant thread in the economic fabric, drawing visitors to its natural beauty, its vibrant arts scene, and the enduring, unhurried spirit of Door.

About This Door Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Door, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.111387, -87.047088. 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 Door and Door County.

Detailed location data for Door includes the ZIP code (54212), telephone area code (715), county seat of Door County (Sturgeon Bay), and school district assignment. 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 Door is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.