Douglas Wisconsin Map

About Douglas, Wisconsin

Douglas is a locality in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 43,857. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Douglas is located at 43.6943°N, 89.5686°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54880.

Douglas rests on the rolling terrain of Wisconsin's central sand hills, where the landscape is a gentle mosaic of pine forests, oak savannas, and open fields stretching towards the horizon. It lies 26.7 miles north-east of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 42°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south of Oxford. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of soft apricot and lavender, a quiet benediction over the land. The underlying sandy soil shapes the character of the region, dictating much of its flora and fauna and lending a certain resilience to the hardy plants that claim it as home. The terrain itself is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, enduring beauty, a testament to the slow work of glaciers and wind. The history of Douglas is intrinsically tied to the timber industry that once thrived here, the tall pines felled and floated down nascent waterways to fuel the growth of larger settlements. While the logging camps have long since faded, the legacy remains in the names of some local roads and the enduring presence of mature forests. Today, the economy of Douglas is more diversified, with agriculture playing a significant role, particularly the cultivation of cranberries and potatoes, crops suited to the sandy, acidic soil. Small businesses and local crafts also contribute to the town's character, fostering a sense of self-reliance and community. Visitors might find a quiet charm in Douglas, a place where the pace of life allows for an appreciation of the natural world and the simple rhythms of a community rooted in its land.

About This Douglas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Douglas, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.694269, -89.568627. 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 Douglas and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Douglas includes the ZIP code (53952), telephone area code (920, 715), county seat of Douglas County (Superior), 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 Douglas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.