Kiel Wisconsin Map

About Kiel, Wisconsin

Kiel is a locality in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,943. The population density is 598.6 people per km². Kiel is located at 43.9125°N, 88.0357°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53042.

Kiel rests on land that rises gently from the western shore of Lake Winnebago, its fields a patchwork of greens and golds under the expansive Wisconsin sky. It lies 19.5 miles north-west of Sheboygan, WI (from Sheboygan, WI: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-east of New Holstein. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown hay and the distant, earthy scent of dairy farms. The landscape is one of broad horizons, where the land seems to breathe, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade along quiet country roads. Farmsteads, with their weathered barns and silos, dot the terrain, each a small, self-contained world against the larger, rolling expanse. The quiet hum of agricultural life forms the underlying rhythm of this place, a steady pulse that has shaped its character for generations. The history of Kiel is deeply intertwined with the rich, fertile soil that has sustained its agricultural economy for over a century, primarily through dairy farming and grain cultivation. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant land, established a community that has retained a strong connection to its agrarian roots. While industry has found a foothold, notably in manufacturing, the enduring spirit of Kiel remains tied to the land. The annual county fair, a vibrant display of local pride and agricultural prowess, serves as a testament to this heritage. It is a place where the echoes of past generations, the farmers and tradespeople who built this community, can still be felt in the enduring sense of neighborliness and the quiet dignity of its people.

About This Kiel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kiel, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.912493, -88.035652. 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 Kiel and Manitowoc County.

Detailed location data for Kiel includes the ZIP code (53042), telephone area code (608), county seat of Manitowoc County (Manitowoc), and school district assignment (Kiel 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 Kiel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.