Melrose Wisconsin Map

About Melrose, Wisconsin

Melrose is a locality in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 562. The population density is 307.1 people per km². Melrose is located at 44.1305°N, 90.9982°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54642.

Melrose rests in a valley cradled by the Wisconsin River's tributaries, where rolling farmland gives way to the steeper, wooded bluffs that define this corner of Jackson County. It lies 25.7 miles north-north-east of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 17.3 miles north-east of Holmen. The air here, especially in the early morning mist, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and fences. The landscape is a mosaic of cultivated fields – corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon – interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves rustling secrets in the breeze. The Black River, a ribbon of pewter under the vast sky, meanders through the lower ground, its banks a vibrant green with reeds and wildflowers, a quiet counterpoint to the enduring strength of the surrounding hills. The history of Melrose is etched into its very terrain, a story of pioneers drawn by the fertile earth and the promise of a life shaped by their own hands. Early settlers, many of German and Norwegian descent, found their livelihood in agriculture, a tradition that continues to anchor the local economy, with dairy farms and cash crops still dominating the landscape. The railroad, a vital artery in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brought prosperity and connection, its ghost still palpable in the remnants of old depots and the straight, purposeful lines of the tracks that still serve the area. While no grand universities or famous figures hail from Melrose, its character is defined by a deep-seated practicality and a quiet resilience, a place where neighbours still lend a hand and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, fostering a genuine sense of community that endures.

About This Melrose Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Melrose, 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 Melrose and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Melrose includes the ZIP code (54642), telephone area code (715), county seat of Jackson County (Black River Falls), and school district assignment (Melrose-Mindoro 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 Melrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.