Gratiot, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gratiot, Lafayette County.
| City | Gratiot |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Lafayette |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.578894 |
| Longitude | -90.022624 |
| Population | 305 |
| Density | 151.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53541 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Darlington |
| School District | Black Hawk School District |
Gratiot is a locality in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 305. The population density is 151.6 people per km². Gratiot is located at 42.5789°N, 90.0226°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53541.
Gratiot rests in a quiet corner of Lafayette County, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 20.5 miles west of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 260°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-east of Lafayette. The terrain here is a study in subtle curves, a generous expanse of fertile earth that has been shaped by the slow hand of glaciers and the steady march of seasons. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant quilt stitched with the deep brown of tilled soil, climb and descend the low hills. Along the edges of these arable lands, stands of oak and maple trees offer a cool, dappled shade, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the wind. In the distance, the sky often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds that promise rain or the sharp clarity of a sun-drenched afternoon. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of growing things and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses. The story of Gratiot is deeply intertwined with the agricultural spirit of southwestern Wisconsin, a place where farming has long been the lifeblood. The earliest settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, laid the foundations for a community built on hard work and self-reliance. This legacy continues in the present day, with Gratiot serving as a hub for the surrounding farms, its small businesses catering to the needs of an agrarian lifestyle. You can feel the history in the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that line the main street, each one a silent witness to generations of farmers bringing their harvest to market. The local economy, while modest, thrives on this connection to the land, and the rhythm of life in Gratiot is set by the planting and reaping, the quiet hum of tractors in the fields, and the shared understanding that comes from living close to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gratiot, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Gratiot and Lafayette County.
Detailed location data for Gratiot includes the ZIP code (53541), telephone area code (715), county seat of Lafayette County (Darlington), and school district assignment (Black Hawk 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 Gratiot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |