Knowlton Wisconsin Map
Explore Knowlton, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Knowlton, Wisconsin
| City | Knowlton |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Marathon County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.716356 |
| Longitude | -89.682622 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 36.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 54455 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Wausau |
| School District | Mosinee School District |
About Knowlton, Wisconsin
Knowlton is a locality in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 94. The population density is 36.3 people per km². Knowlton is located at 44.7164°N, 89.6826°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54455.Knowlton emerges from the low, persistent mist that clings to the Wisconsin River, a waterway that serves as the lifeblood of this expansive landscape. It lies 13.8 miles south-southwest of Weston, WI (from Weston, WI: bearing 209°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-southwest of Kronenwetter. The horizon is defined by the heavy, wooded silhouettes of the Philippine Islands, which rise eight miles distant like a dark, serrated spine against the pale sky. Within the basin of the land, the waters of Lake Dubay 4890 gather in a vast, reflective expanse, mirroring the shifting gray clouds and the tall, unyielding pines that crowd the banks. The air here holds a crisp, earthen weight, damp with the breath of the river and the quiet, pervasive stillness of the inland plains.
Knowlton carries the legacy of a region shaped by the steady, industrial pulse of the river and the endurance of its early settlers. The economy remains anchored to the rhythms of the land, where the proximity of the Mead Wildlife Area ensures that the wilder, marshy temperament of the terrain remains preserved against the encroachment of modern development. Nearby, the hollowed, industrial scars of the Soapstone Pit stand as a stark reminder of the earth’s raw material, while the local culture continues to favor the simple, communal warmth of a Friday night supper club. Life moves with a deliberate, measured pace, dictated by the turning of the seasons and the quiet persistence of the current flowing toward the south.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Mead Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 220° SW
- Gallery 164 (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 006° N
- Edgewood Park (Local Park) — 4.9 mi, 340° N
- Indianhead Golf Course (Park) — 5.3 mi, 002° N
- Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 132° SE
- Eau Plaine Park (Local Park) — 7.4 mi, 284° W
- Little Bear Hemlocks State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 194° S
- Marathon County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 351° N
- Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema (Cinema) — 10.5 mi, 013° N
- Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 231° SW
- The American Status (Public Artwork) — 12.6 mi, 158° S
- Rib Mountain State Park (State Park) — 12.9 mi, 005° N
- Early Jordan Park Culture (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 137° SE
- Jordan Dam and Power Plant (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 138° SE
- Viewing deck and swing (Viewpoint) — 13.5 mi, 155° SE
- Ross Amphitheater (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 155° SE
- Student Memorial (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 156° SE
- John Joanis Memorial (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 155° SE
- Agnes Jones Gallery (Gallery) — 14.1 mi, 157° SE
- Edna Carlsten Art Gallery (Gallery) — 14.2 mi, 158° S
- Rib Mountain Ampitheater (Theatre) — 14.2 mi, 360° N
- Central Wisconsin Children's Museum (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 160° S
- The IDEA Center (Arts Centre) — 14.3 mi, 160° S
- Mountain-Bay State Trail (State Park) — 14.9 mi, 020° N
- Prehistoric People (Historic Ruins) — 16.3 mi, 139° SE
- Ingwal S. Horgen Farm Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 006° N
- University of Wisconsin-Marathon County Planetarium (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 006° N
- Children's Imaginarium (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 009° N
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.2 mi, 216° SW · 88k acres
- Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 43.9 mi, 314° NW · 863k acres
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About This Knowlton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knowlton, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.716356, -89.682622. 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 Knowlton includes the ZIP code (54455), telephone area code (715), county seat of Marathon County (Wausau), and school district assignment (Mosinee 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
