Lancaster Wisconsin Map

About Lancaster, Wisconsin

Lancaster is a locality in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,976. The population density is 500.6 people per km². Lancaster is located at 42.8475°N, 90.7107°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53813.

Lancaster rests in a landscape of rolling hills, a verdant quilt stitched by the predictable seasons of southwestern Wisconsin. It lies 6.6 miles south-south-west of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 195°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-south-west of Fennimore. The land here is a study in gentle curves, where fertile fields of corn and soybeans rise and fall like soft waves under an immense sky. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a testament to the deep agricultural roots of this place. The sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, often falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the broad-leafed trees that line the county roads and dot the horizon. The story of Lancaster is intrinsically tied to the rich soil it cultivates, a tradition stretching back to its founding days. The local economy thrives on agriculture, with dairy farms and crop production forming the backbone of its prosperity. This enduring connection to the land has shaped the character of Lancaster, fostering a sense of pragmatism and resilience. While the pace of life here is generally unhurried, there's a quiet industriousness that permeates the community, evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the bustling activity at the local grain elevators. The historic courthouse, a solid stone structure, stands as a silent witness to the generations who have tilled these fields and built their lives upon this generous earth.

About This Lancaster Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lancaster, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lancaster and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Lancaster includes the ZIP code (53813), telephone area code (920), county seat of Grant County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Lancaster Community 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 Lancaster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.