King Wisconsin Map

About King, Wisconsin

King is a locality in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,399. The population density is 258.2 people per km². King is located at 44.3375°N, 89.1418°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54946.

King lies in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the more rugged terrain of the north. It lies 24.9 miles east-south-east of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 121°T), and is situated 3.1 miles west-south-west of Waupaca. The air here carries a certain stillness, punctuated by the rustle of leaves from the mature oak and maple trees that line the country roads, their branches forming archways that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the asphalt. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks a deep, verdant green in the summer months, stretch out in orderly rows, giving way to the darker, more secretive woods that fringe the periphery. The soil itself, a rich, dark loam, holds the memory of the glaciers that once scoured this land, its subtle contours a testament to their immense power. The history of King is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Waupaca County, a legacy forged in the hardy spirit of early settlers who cleared the land and coaxed life from its soil. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this place, the changing seasons dictating the rhythm of daily existence, from the crisp promise of spring planting to the golden, exhaustive harvest. While the agricultural roots run deep, the surrounding waterways, part of the intricate network of lakes and streams that define this part of Wisconsin, have always offered a different kind of livelihood and recreation, drawing visitors who seek the quietude of fishing or the gentle glide of a canoe. The character of King is one of understated resilience, a quiet strength that endures through the passage of time, much like the slow, persistent erosion that has shaped its very landscape.

About This King Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of King, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.337478, -89.141781. 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 King and Waupaca County.

Detailed location data for King includes the ZIP code (54981), telephone area code (715), county seat of Waupaca County (Waupaca), and school district assignment (Waupaca 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 King is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.