Genoa Wisconsin Map

About Genoa, Wisconsin

Genoa is a locality in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 273. The population density is 182.9 people per km². Genoa is located at 43.5766°N, 91.2243°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54632.

Genoa lies cradled by the rolling hills of Vernon County, a place where the broad, slow-moving Wisconsin River carves its path and shapes the very character of the land. It lies 15.5 miles south of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 177°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south of Stoddard. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: fertile bottoms perfect for cultivation give way to steeper bluffs, their wooded slopes a deep, shadowed green that seems to absorb the afternoon light. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle clinging to fence rows. In the quiet hours of early morning, a mist often rises from the river, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a dreamlike quality to the waking world. The history of Genoa is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Wisconsin River, a vital artery for transportation and commerce since the earliest settlers arrived. Loggers once floated great rafts of timber downstream, their labor fueling the burgeoning industries of the era, and the echoes of those days can still be felt in the enduring agricultural roots of the community. The local economy, much like the land itself, remains largely tied to the soil, with farms producing corn, soybeans, and dairy dotting the surrounding countryside. While larger cities hum with relentless urgency, Genoa maintains a deliberate pace, a place where neighbors still know each other's names and the simple act of watching the river flow can be a profound experience.

About This Genoa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Genoa, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.576638, -91.2243. 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 Genoa and Vernon County.

Detailed location data for Genoa includes the ZIP code (54632), telephone area code (715), county seat of Vernon County (Viroqua), and school district assignment (De Soto 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 Genoa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.