Kewaskum Wisconsin Map

About Kewaskum, Wisconsin

Kewaskum is a locality in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,461. The population density is 679.4 people per km². Kewaskum is located at 43.5208°N, 88.2290°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53040.

Kewaskum unfurls across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate artistry of glaciers, where gentle hills swell and recede like sleeping giants under a wide, generous sky. It lies 7.0 miles north-north-west of West Bend, WI (from West Bend, WI: bearing 341°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-east of Campbellsport. The Kettle Moraine State Forest, a testament to that ancient sculpting, forms a verdant backdrop, its oak and maple trees whispering secrets on the wind that often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, feeding into the larger waters of the Milwaukee River, its banks often fringed with reeds that sway in a silent, rhythmic dance. In the soft light of early morning, a pearly mist can cling to the low-lying areas, lending an ethereal quality to the fields of ripening corn and the pastures where cattle graze, their forms softened by the diffused light. The history of Kewaskum is etched into the rich soil, a narrative of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the steady flow of the Milwaukee River, which once powered mills and shaped the early economy. Generations have worked this land, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition that continues to define much of Kewaskum's character. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, small businesses and a growing appreciation for local crafts have added new layers to its economic fabric. The annual events, often held under the expansive sky, serve as touchstones, bringing together neighbors for celebrations that echo with a deep-seated sense of belonging, a quiet pride in this place where the past and present coexist with a comfortable grace.

About This Kewaskum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kewaskum, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.52083, -88.228985. 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 Kewaskum and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Kewaskum includes the ZIP code (53040), telephone area code (608), county seat of Washington County (West Bend), and school district assignment (Kewaskum 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 Kewaskum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.