Dousman Wisconsin Map

About Dousman, Wisconsin

Dousman is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,479. The population density is 264.8 people per km². Dousman is located at 43.0142°N, 88.4726°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53118.

Dousman sits where the Kettle Moraine’s rolling terrain begins to soften towards the glaciated plains, a landscape etched by ancient ice. It lies 12.2 miles west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 271°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-east of Oconomowoc. The land here is a study in gentle contours, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that offer a welcome shade. Small lakes, remnants of glacial melt, dot the periphery, their surfaces often mirroring the wide, changeable Wisconsin sky, a canvas that shifts from brilliant blue to bruised twilight. Even on a windless day, there’s a sense of movement in the tall grasses that fringe the roadways, a perpetual, quiet whisper. This place, Dousman, carries the imprint of its agricultural past and its strategic position along the Milwaukee Road railway line, which once facilitated the transport of goods and people. The local economy, while diversified, still holds strong ties to the land, with farming and agribusiness remaining significant. The nearby Lapham Peak State Park, a jewel of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, draws visitors for its hiking trails and the observation tower that offers panoramic views, a testament to the region's enduring natural beauty. Historically, the area was shaped by early European settlers, drawn to its fertile soil and water sources, and this heritage is subtly present in the enduring architecture of some of the older farmsteads and the quiet resilience of its residents.

About This Dousman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dousman, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.014176, -88.472598. 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 Dousman and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Dousman includes the ZIP code (53118), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Kettle Moraine 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 Dousman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.