Gotham Wisconsin Map

About Gotham, Wisconsin

Gotham is a locality in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 177. The population density is 192.0 people per km². Gotham is located at 43.2233°N, 90.2915°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53540.

Gotham rests in a broad, shallow valley, where the land begins its slow, patient climb towards the surrounding ridges of Richland County. It lies 22.3 miles south-west of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of Richland Center. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the fields a patchwork of cultivated crops and wilder grasses that ripple in the persistent, high prairie wind. The Kickapoo River, a ribbon of muddy water, meanders through the heart of Gotham, its banks often softened by willow and cottonwood, their branches reaching out like weary arms. The sky above Gotham is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the farmland and lend a profound stillness to the landscape. The history of Gotham is etched in the very bones of its economy, a blend of agricultural resilience and the quiet persistence of small-town life. For generations, the fertile land surrounding Gotham has yielded its bounty, primarily dairy and corn, sustaining families and shaping the character of the community. The Kickapoo River, though not a grand waterway, has always been a vital artery, facilitating early transport and offering a source of sustenance. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered barns and the modest, well-maintained homes speak of a lineage of hard work and a deep connection to the soil, a quiet testament to the generations who have called this valley home.

About This Gotham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gotham, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.223321, -90.291513. 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 Gotham and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Gotham includes the ZIP code (53556), telephone area code (715), county seat of Richland County (Richland Center), and school district assignment (Richland 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 Gotham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.