Kaukauna Wisconsin Map

About Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Kaukauna is a locality in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 17,706. The population density is 808.2 people per km². Kaukauna is located at 44.2780°N, 88.2720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54130.

Kaukauna rests on the Fox River, a ribbon of cool, green water that has shaped its very character. It lies 7.2 miles east of Appleton, WI (from Appleton, WI: bearing 81°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Calumet. The land hereabouts, while not dramatic, possesses a quiet dignity, rolling gently through fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, their stalks rustling secrets in the summer breeze. Mature oaks and maples, veterans of countless seasons, stand sentinel along the riverbanks and in the older neighborhoods, their branches reaching out like arthritic fingers against a sky that often boasts a soft, milky light, especially as the sun begins its slow descent. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a comforting perfume that grounds the senses and speaks of the fertile ground that defines this corner of Wisconsin. The Fox River was the lifeblood of Kaukauna, its powerful currents harnessed by mills that once hummed with the industry of paper production, a legacy still visible in the sturdy brick buildings that dot the downtown area. This heritage of manufacturing has left an indelible mark, a pragmatic spirit that continues to inform the local economy, which now also embraces a growing diversification. Though the great paper machines may have fallen silent, the ingenuity that powered them remains, evident in small businesses and a community that understands the value of hard work and steady progress. The annual Power Play festival, celebrating the river's energy and the town's history, serves as a vibrant reminder of Kaukauna's deep connection to the water that flows, ever onward, through its heart.

About This Kaukauna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaukauna, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.278043, -88.27205. 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 Kaukauna and Outagamie County.

Detailed location data for Kaukauna includes the ZIP code (54130), telephone area code (715), county seat of Outagamie County (Appleton), and school district assignment (Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.