Ephraim Wisconsin Map

About Ephraim, Wisconsin

Ephraim is a locality in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 412. The population density is 35.9 people per km². Ephraim is located at 45.1564°N, 87.1682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54211.

Ephraim sits on the eastern shore of the Door Peninsula, a slender finger of land reaching into the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. It lies 6.7 miles west-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 298°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east-north-east of Gibraltar. The land here, shaped by ancient glaciers, rises and falls in a gentle but persistent way, culminating in dramatic limestone bluffs that plunge toward the water. Along the shoreline, small, sheltered bays offer respite from the lake's sometimes boisterous moods, their waters a shifting palette of blues and greens. The air carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and the faint, briny tang of the Great Lake, a constant reminder of the water's pervasive influence. The architecture of Ephraim, with its whitewashed buildings and steep, gabled roofs, speaks of a heritage that weathered harsh winters and embraced the bounty of summer. The history of Ephraim is deeply intertwined with the Moravian Church, whose settlers arrived in the mid-19th century, seeking a place of quiet devotion and communal living. They established a thriving fishing and farming community, their resilience evident in the stone foundations that still dot the landscape and the sturdy, practical beauty of their former homes. Today, that spirit endures, though the economy has broadened to include a vibrant tourism sector that draws visitors to Ephraim's art galleries, charming shops, and the iconic Anderson Dock, a focal point for summer activity. The rhythm of life in Ephraim is dictated by the seasons, from the bustling energy of summer days to the quiet stillness of winter snows, a testament to a place that knows how to hold onto its character.

About This Ephraim Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ephraim, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.156378, -87.168166. 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 Ephraim and Door County.

Detailed location data for Ephraim includes the ZIP code (54211), telephone area code (715), county seat of Door County (Sturgeon Bay), and school district assignment (Gibraltar 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 Ephraim is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.