Menasha Wisconsin Map

About Menasha, Wisconsin

Menasha is a locality in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 18,273. The population density is 1158.2 people per km². Menasha is located at 44.2022°N, 88.4465°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54952.

Menasha, Wisconsin, unfolds on the western edge of Lake Winnebago, a place where the land gently swells and dips, hinting at the glacial sculpting that shaped this corner of the continent. It lies 1.4 miles north-east of Neenah, WI (from Neenah, WI: bearing 35°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-west of Appleton. The air here, especially when the lake breeze stirs, carries a clean, cool scent, a palpable presence that speaks of vast, open waters. Sturdy oaks and maples, their leaves catching the sun in a thousand shades of green and gold, line the streets, casting dappled patterns on sidewalks and lawns. The distinctive hum of industry, a low thrumming beneath the everyday sounds of conversation and the distant cry of gulls, is a constant reminder of the town’s working heart, a pulse that has beat for generations. Across the Fox River, which acts as a liquid artery connecting the Great Lakes, the landscape continues its subtle undulations, a verdant expanse dotted with the occasional farmstead, promising fertile soil and a deep connection to the earth. The story of Menasha is inextricably linked to the power of water, from its early days as a vital stop on the Fox River portage, a crucial link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River system. This strategic position fueled a vibrant economy, fostering industries that ranged from lumber milling, harnessing the bounty of surrounding forests, to the manufacture of paper and, later, furniture, with the distinctive grain of local woods finding its way into homes far and wide. The legacy of this industrious spirit is still visible in the architecture, solid brick structures that stand as quiet testaments to ingenuity and hard work. Today, while manufacturing remains a cornerstone, Menasha’s character is also defined by its embrace of the waterways, with parks and public spaces along the river and lake inviting a slower pace, a chance to watch the sunlight shimmer on the water’s surface and feel the quiet rhythm of life unfold.

About This Menasha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Menasha, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.202208, -88.446497. 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 Menasha and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Menasha includes the ZIP code (54952), telephone area code (715), county seat of Winnebago County (Oshkosh), and school district assignment (Menasha 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 Menasha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.