Friesland Wisconsin Map

About Friesland, Wisconsin

Friesland is a locality in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 297. The population density is 102.8 people per km². Friesland is located at 43.5886°N, 89.0673°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53935.

Friesland, Wisconsin, unfolds as a quiet testament to the rolling countryside, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer. It lies 26.1 miles east-south-east of Douglas, WI (from Douglas, WI: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Fox Lake. The land here is a generous quilt of fertile soil, gently sloped and punctuated by the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees that offer a welcome shade. A noticeable stillness often settles over Friesland, broken only by the distant rumble of a tractor or the call of unseen birds. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp freshness, hinting at the vast, open skies that preside over this agricultural heartland. The history of Friesland is deeply intertwined with the agricultural endeavors of its settlers, many of whom sought fertile ground for their livelihoods. The local economy remains firmly rooted in farming, with the landscape itself bearing witness to generations of cultivation. While not a place of bustling industry, Friesland possesses a distinctive character, a quiet resilience born from its connection to the land. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a predictable cadence that has shaped the community and its enduring spirit.

About This Friesland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Friesland, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.588595, -89.067335. 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 Friesland and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Friesland includes the ZIP code (53935), telephone area code (920), county seat of Columbia County (Portage), and school district assignment (Cambria-Friesland 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 Friesland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.