Mattoon Wisconsin Map

About Mattoon, Wisconsin

Mattoon is a locality in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 457. The population density is 113.2 people per km². Mattoon is located at 45.0041°N, 89.0421°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54409.

Mattoon lies cradled by the gentle, rolling terrain of northeastern Wisconsin, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch like patchwork quilts under an expansive sky. It lies 28.9 miles east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 84°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-north-east of Birnamwood. The air here, especially in late autumn, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of drying stalks and the damp promise of winter. Streams, mere whispers of water for much of the year, meander through the land, their banks often lined with the stoic presence of birch and maple trees, their leaves a fleeting blaze of gold and crimson before surrendering to the coming frost. The landscape itself feels unhurried, a slow, deliberate unfolding of seasons, where the distant hum of machinery working the land is the dominant sound, punctuated by the occasional call of a crow or the rustle of wind through the dry grasses. This corner of Shawano County has long been shaped by the resilience of its inhabitants and the bounty of its soil. Originally settled by loggers drawn to the vast pine forests that once dominated the region, Mattoon’s economy gradually shifted towards agriculture as the timber receded. The fertile ground, a legacy of glacial activity, proved adept at yielding hearty crops, establishing a rhythm of planting and harvest that continues to define local life. While the grand logging operations have long since faded into memory, the spirit of resourceful self-reliance remains. Small family farms still dot the landscape, their barns weathered monuments to generations of dedication, and the local co-op remains a vital hub, a place where neighbors gather, exchange news, and the enduring character of Mattoon is quietly reaffirmed.

About This Mattoon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mattoon, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.004136, -89.042054. 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 Mattoon and Shawano County.

Detailed location data for Mattoon includes the ZIP code (54450), telephone area code (715), county seat of Shawano County (Shawano), and school district assignment (Antigo 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 Mattoon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.