Merrillan Wisconsin Map

About Merrillan, Wisconsin

Merrillan is a locality in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 562. The population density is 161.6 people per km². Merrillan is located at 44.4511°N, 90.8413°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Merrillan is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54754.

Merrillan occupies a quiet intersection of the Wisconsin landscape, where the steady, dark flow of Halls Creek defines the local geography. It lies 7.5 miles southwest of Columbia, WI (from Columbia, WI: bearing 233°T), and is situated 13.9 miles southeast of Price. Small Mound rises a single mile from the center, a subtle elevation that breaks the horizon and anchors the view against the broader, flatter expanses that stretch toward the Jackson County Forest. The air here holds a crisp, earthen clarity, especially during the long transition of autumn when the light grows thin and sharp, illuminating the golden grasses that fringe the water’s edge. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the terrain softens into the quiet, unglaciated character of the region, providing a sense of permanence to the fields and woodlands that define the outer perimeter of the settlement.

Merrillan carries the quiet weight of its origins as a center for regional industry, where the legacy of early timber and rail operations informs the current, modest pace of life. Residents often look toward the nearby Silver Mound Trail for a connection to the deeper history of the land, while the recreational gravity of Lake Arbutus, lying just six miles away, provides a seasonal rhythm to the local economy. The social fabric retains a steady, deliberate quality, reflected in the way the morning light catches the simple architecture of the buildings and the quiet movement of people through the day. Life in Merrillan persists with a grounded focus, prioritizing the rhythms of the seasons and the sturdy, unpretentious character of the surrounding countryside over the fleeting nature of modern industry.

About This Merrillan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merrillan, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.451073, -90.841256. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Merrillan includes the ZIP code (54754), telephone area code (715), county seat of Jackson County (Black River Falls), and school district assignment (Alma Center School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.