Lewis Wisconsin Map

About Lewis, Wisconsin

Lewis is a locality in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 170. The population density is 46.2 people per km². Lewis is located at 45.7108°N, 92.4024°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54837.

Lewis rests in a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where cultivated fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green and gold hues shifting with the passing sun. It lies 45.7 miles north of Saint Croix, WI (from Saint Croix, WI: bearing 359°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-east of Frederic. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a quiet scent of drying grasses and distant woodsmoke, a perfume of rural diligence. Scattered stands of oak and maple trees punctuate the open spaces, their leaves whispering secrets to the prevailing winds that sweep across the open country. The land itself feels sturdy, unpretentious, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth yields its bounty with a consistent, dependable grace. The history of Lewis is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Polk County, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and economy. For generations, farming has been the heartbeat of this locality, with families cultivating the fertile soil to sustain themselves and contribute to the broader agricultural landscape of Wisconsin. While not a hub of heavy industry, Lewis supports its residents through a network of local businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and services that cater to the surrounding farms and the quiet life of the community. The gentle murmur of the St. Croix River, a short distance away, hints at an older narrative of passage and trade, a watery artery that has long nourished this part of the state.

About This Lewis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewis, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.710784, -92.402418. 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 Lewis and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Lewis includes the ZIP code (54837), telephone area code (715), county seat of Polk County (Balsam Lake), and school district assignment (Frederic 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 Lewis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.