Medford Wisconsin Map

About Medford, Wisconsin

Medford is a locality in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,431. The population density is 368.6 people per km². Medford is located at 45.1386°N, 90.3401°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54451.

Medford unfolds as a quiet testament to Wisconsin's northern heartland, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm. It lies 17.3 miles east-north-east of Clark, WI (from Clark, WI: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Dorchester. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to fertile fields, their patchwork quilt of greens and golds stretching towards the horizon. The Medford landscape is a study in subtle textures: the rough bark of birch trees, the smooth, cool feel of river stones, and the yielding earth beneath a farmer's boot. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills over the terrain in a warm, honeyed light, illuminating the dew-kissed grasses and casting long, gentle shadows that stretch across the open spaces. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a mixture of pine needles, damp soil, and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn. The history of Medford is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the ingenuity of those who worked it. Lumber was once king, and the echoes of sawmills and the logging industry still resonate in the town's foundational character, though agriculture now claims a more prominent role, with dairy farms and crop cultivation defining the local economy. The Black River, a silver ribbon threading through the surrounding countryside, has long been a vital artery, supporting both industry and recreation, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation or the patient pursuit of a fishing line. Medford’s distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious charm, a place where community bonds are as strong as the oak trees that dot its periphery, and where the pace of life allows for genuine connection and the appreciation of simple, enduring beauties.

About This Medford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Medford, 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 Medford and Taylor County.

Detailed location data for Medford includes the ZIP code (54451), telephone area code (715), county seat of Taylor County (Medford), and school district assignment (Medford Area 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 Medford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.