Lone Rock, Richland County
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| City | Lone Rock |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Richland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.183324 |
| Longitude | -90.197902 |
| Population | 734 |
| Density | 318.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53950, 53556 |
| Area Code | 920, 715 |
| County Seat | Richland Center |
| School District | River Valley School District |
Lone Rock is a locality in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 734. The population density is 318.5 people per km². Lone Rock is located at 43.1833°N, 90.1979°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53556.
Lone Rock unfolds in a landscape of rolling hills and fertile fields, a patchwork quilt stitched with the emerald of summer crops and the russet of fallow earth. It lies 20.6 miles south-west of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 222°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Spring Green. The Kickapoo River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the heart of this Wisconsin countryside, its banks softened by stands of willow and oak that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. The air here, especially in the long, golden afternoons of late summer, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening corn and the distant, lowing call of cattle, a sound that seems to settle deep into the bones of the place. The very sky above Lone Rock feels expansive, a canvas of ever-changing blues and grays, often punctuated by the dramatic sweep of migrating birds or the solitary, watchful presence of a hawk circling high overhead. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, woven into the very soil that sustained generations of farmers and tradesmen. Lone Rock’s early prosperity was tied to the rich agricultural land and the vital artery of the Kickapoo River, which facilitated the transport of goods and grain. The town’s character is a quiet testament to this heritage, a blend of practical industry and a deep-seated appreciation for the natural world. While the hum of tractors is a constant soundtrack to daily life, there’s a distinct stillness that descends with the twilight, a moment when the day’s labor recedes and the quiet beauty of Lone Rock takes hold, inviting contemplation. The legacy of its founding families, their hard work and foresight, is still visible in the enduring architecture and the tenacious spirit of its residents.
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Detailed location data for Lone Rock includes the ZIP code (53950), telephone area code (920, 715), county seat of Richland County (Richland Center), and school district assignment (River Valley 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 Lone Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |