Florence Wisconsin Map

About Florence, Wisconsin

Florence is a locality in Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 488. The population density is 55.8 people per km². Florence is located at 45.9222°N, 88.2518°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54121.

Florence unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where dense stands of pine and aspen rise and fall like waves on a verdant sea. It lies 80.9 miles north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 314°T), and is situated 11.4 miles north-west of Iron Mountain. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and the resinous perfume of the forest, particularly potent after a summer rain. Small, clear streams, born of the higher ground, meander through the valleys, their waters reflecting the ever-shifting blues and grays of the Wisconsin sky. The terrain is forgiving, inviting exploration on foot or by bicycle, with a quiet beauty that speaks of deep woods and open skies. The character of Florence is deeply rooted in its past as a lumber and iron ore center. Echoes of this industrious heritage can still be found in the sturdy, practical architecture of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy, though diversified, still draws strength from the surrounding natural resources, with forestry and tourism playing significant roles. The Menominee River forms a substantial boundary, a vital artery for both the landscape and the recreational life of Florence, offering opportunities for fishing and canoeing. In the quiet evenings, as the sun dips below the tree line, casting long shadows across the roads, a sense of peaceful perseverance settles over Florence, a testament to generations who have found their livelihood and their home in this northern Wisconsin setting.

About This Florence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Florence, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.922176, -88.251799. 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 Florence and Florence County.

Detailed location data for Florence includes the ZIP code (54121), telephone area code (715), county seat of Florence County (Florence), and school district assignment (Florence 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 Florence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.