Middleton Wisconsin Map

About Middleton, Wisconsin

Middleton is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 22,301. The population density is 913.3 people per km². Middleton is located at 43.0972°N, 89.5043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53562.

Middleton unfolds across rolling terrain where the rich, dark earth of Wisconsin yields to a sky that seems to stretch on forever, especially as dusk paints the western horizon in bruised purples and fiery oranges. It lies 5.5 miles west-north-west of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Fitchburg. The landscape is a gentle push and pull of fertile farmland, interspersed with the denser green of oak and maple woodlands, their leaves rustling with secrets carried on the breeze. Cobblestone streets, worn smooth by decades of footsteps, wind through a downtown that feels both vibrant and comfortably familiar, a place where the scent of freshly baked bread from local bakeries mingles with the crisp, clean air. This is a place that breathes with the seasons, from the stark beauty of winter to the lush abundance of summer, each transition marked by subtle shifts in light and the very texture of the land. The roots of Middleton run deep, reaching back to its founding as a crossroads settlement, a place where travelers and farmers alike found common ground. Its economic heart has long been tied to the land, with agriculture forming a foundational pillar, evident in the sprawling fields that surround the community. Yet, Middleton has also cultivated a spirit of innovation, fostering a diverse local economy that now includes thriving technology companies and a burgeoning craft beverage scene, a testament to its adaptable character. The Pheasant Branch Conservancy, a precious natural jewel, offers a sanctuary of wetlands and prairies, a place where the calls of migratory birds echo the whispers of history and where the quiet hum of everyday life finds a peaceful counterpoint. This is a community that honors its past while actively shaping its future, a place where the rhythm of progress beats in harmony with the enduring pulse of the land.

About This Middleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middleton, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.097217, -89.504288. 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 Middleton and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Middleton includes the ZIP code (53562), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Middleton-Cross Plains 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 Middleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.