Embarrass, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Embarrass, Waupaca County.
| City | Embarrass |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Waupaca |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.665536 |
| Longitude | -88.707323 |
| Population | 284 |
| Density | 111.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Embarrass is a locality in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 284. The population density is 111.4 people per km². Embarrass is located at 44.6655°N, 88.7073°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54929.
Embarrass exhales a quietude that settles into the very air, a place where the low, rolling hills of Waupaca County meet the gentle curve of the Embarrass River. It lies 20.5 miles north-west of Outagamie, WI (from Outagamie, WI: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Shawano. Here, the landscape is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the sun's slow arc, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple that whisper secrets in the breeze. The land itself seems to hold a patient breath, its contours softened by the passage of seasons, and in the late afternoon, the light casts long, tender shadows that pool in the hollows, lending a hushed reverence to the familiar scene. The scent of damp earth and ripening grain often drifts on the air, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of Embarrass. The story of Embarrass is one of quiet persistence, its economy long tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it yields. Generations have worked this land, their livelihoods shaped by the planting and harvesting cycles, a tradition that continues to define the character of the place. The Embarrass River, a placid ribbon of water, has historically served as both a source of sustenance and a gentle artery for commerce, its banks echoing with the faint hum of a life lived in harmony with nature's rhythms. While the grand narratives of history may have passed it by, Embarrass holds its own distinct charm, a testament to the enduring spirit of rural Wisconsin, where the simple act of tending the land is an art form and the community's bonds are as strong as the ancient oaks that dot its horizon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Embarrass, 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 Embarrass and Waupaca County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Embarrass is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Embarrass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |