Kewaunee Wisconsin Map

About Kewaunee, Wisconsin

Kewaunee is a locality in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,806. The population density is 308.8 people per km². Kewaunee is located at 44.4583°N, 87.5031°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54216.

Kewaunee rests at the edge of a vast, blue expanse, where the land slopes down in a series of gentle inclines towards the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan. It lies 5.1 miles south of Pierce, WI (from Pierce, WI: bearing 187°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-east of Casco. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of freshwater and pine, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from the north and west. Fields, tilled and patterned like a farmer’s quilt, stretch inland, their rich dark earth yielding to the persistent sun and the cool, damp breath of the lake. Along the bluffs, sturdy oaks and maples stand sentinel, their branches often dusted with the fine spray from waves that crash against the shore, a steady, resonant percussion that defines the town's days. The history of Kewaunee is deeply entwined with the lake that shapes its horizon. For generations, this harbor has been a vital artery, drawing fishermen whose nets once bulged with whitefish and lake trout, and lumbermen who floated their logs downriver from the interior forests. The echoes of schooners and steamships, of bustling docks and immigrant arrivals, still linger in the weathered clapboard buildings and the quiet dignity of the older homes. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, with dairy farms and orchards dotting the surrounding countryside, Kewaunee also finds its livelihood in the ongoing dance with the lake, whether through recreational boating, the occasional cargo ship seeking shelter, or the enduring appeal of its accessible, sandy beaches. The lighthouse, a stoic guardian against the vastness of the water, stands as a silent testament to this enduring connection.

About This Kewaunee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kewaunee, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.458332, -87.50314. 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 Kewaunee and Kewaunee County.

Detailed location data for Kewaunee includes the ZIP code (54216), telephone area code (715), county seat of Kewaunee County (Kewaunee), and school district assignment (Kewaunee 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 Kewaunee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.