Mauston Wisconsin Map

About Mauston, Wisconsin

Mauston is a locality in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,248. The population density is 369.7 people per km². Mauston is located at 43.7972°N, 90.0773°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53948.

Mauston rests in a landscape where the rich, dark earth of Juneau County unfolds in a gentle, rolling embrace. It lies 26.4 miles west-north-west of Douglas, WI (from Douglas, WI: bearing 286°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-east of New Lisbon. The Black River, a ribbon of liquid amber, winds its way through the heart of this Wisconsin terrain, its banks often fringed with the sturdy green of deciduous trees, their leaves catching the buttery light of late afternoon. Fields of corn and soybeans, neatly squared off like a farmer's quilt, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer, punctuated by the occasional cluster of weathered barns and silos that stand as silent sentinels against the wide, blue sky. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening grain and the distant hum of cicadas, a familiar chorus to the unhurried rhythm of life here. This place, Mauston, has long been shaped by the fertile soil and the lifeblood of the Black River, its economy historically tethered to agriculture and the timber that once dominated the surrounding woodlands. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, laid the foundations for a community that has weathered economic shifts, its character forged in resilience and a quiet pride in its rural roots. The historic downtown, with its brick storefronts and a palpable sense of continuity, whispers tales of generations who have bartered, built, and lived their lives within its embrace. While industry has evolved, the spirit of ingenuity remains, evident in the small businesses that dot the landscape and the enduring connection to the land that still defines Mauston.

About This Mauston Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mauston, 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 Mauston and Juneau County.

Detailed location data for Mauston includes the ZIP code (53948), telephone area code (920), county seat of Juneau County (Mauston), and school district assignment (Mauston 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 Mauston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.