King Wisconsin Map

About King, Wisconsin

King is a locality in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,242. The population density is 217.6 people per km². King is located at 44.3421°N, 89.1248°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54981, 54946.

King emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse where the earth holds the memory of glacial retreats in its soft, sandy soil and dense pockets of timber. It lies 14.6 miles north-northeast of Waushara, WI (from Waushara, WI: bearing 13°T), and is situated 3.1 miles west-southwest of Waupaca. The glacial drift left behind a terrain of gentle depressions and clear waters, most notably the stillness of Taylor Lake, which mirrors the changing sky with a glassy, unblinking intensity. A short distance away, the Crystal River carves a winding path through the woods, its current providing a steady, rhythmic pulse to the surrounding land. Beyond the immediate canopy, the distant silhouette of the Philippine Islands remains a faint, hazy suggestion against the horizon, grounding the vastness of the midwestern plain.

King maintains a character defined by its dedication to the Wisconsin Veterans Home, an institution that has anchored the local social fabric for generations. The economy and daily cadence of the area are deeply influenced by this presence, fostering a culture of service that permeates the surrounding community. Residents often spend their leisure time wandering the trails of Oakwood Park, where the light filters through the hardwood leaves in shifting patterns of gold and emerald. As evening approaches, the scent of woodsmoke and the promise of a local supper club fish fry settle over the neighborhood, signaling a transition into the slow, deliberate pace that defines life in this quiet corner of the state.

About This King Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of King, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.342086, -89.12485. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for King includes the ZIP code (54981, 54946), telephone area code (715), county seat of Waupaca County (Waupaca), and school district assignment (Waupaca School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.