Hanover Wisconsin Map

About Hanover, Wisconsin

Hanover is a locality in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 130. The population density is 94.8 people per km². Hanover is located at 42.6386°N, 89.1621°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53576.

Hanover rests in a broad, fertile valley where the land gently swells and recedes, a subtle topography that hints at the slow, patient work of glaciers long past. It lies 7.9 miles west-south-west of Janesville, WI (from Janesville, WI: bearing 247°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east of Orfordville. Fields of corn and soybeans, a vibrant green in the summer sun, stretch towards horizons that feel impossibly vast, punctuated by the dark, stoic silhouettes of mature oaks and maples. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the distant, low hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, almost musical undercurrent to the quietude. Evenings often bring a peculiar quality of light, a diffused golden glow that softens the edges of the landscape, making the familiar seem a little more mysterious. This corner of Rock County, Wisconsin, carries the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots, a heritage that continues to shape Hanover's economy and its identity. The land, rich and yielding, has long been the primary currency, supporting generations of farmers who have cultivated its bounty. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the presence of nearby industry, particularly in manufacturing and processing, offers a steadying hand, creating a balanced rhythm of work and life. Hanover itself, though modest in scale, possesses a certain resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of a place that has seen seasons of boom and quietude, always finding its footing in the fertile earth.

About This Hanover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hanover, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.638621, -89.162058. 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 Hanover and Rock County.

Detailed location data for Hanover includes the ZIP code (53576), telephone area code (715), county seat of Rock County (Janesville), and school district assignment (Parkview 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 Hanover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.