Mineral Point Wisconsin Map

About Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Mineral Point is a locality in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,559. The population density is 317.2 people per km². Mineral Point is located at 42.8600°N, 90.1798°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53565.

Mineral Point, a place of quiet consequence, unfolds across rolling hills that cradle its historic core. It lies 25.8 miles east-south-east of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 102°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-west of Iowa. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, where fertile valleys give way to the more rugged outcrops that hint at the earth’s deeper secrets. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled with age, punctuate the fields, their leaves catching the sunlight in a shifting mosaic. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of the region's temperate climate, a freshness that seems to scrub the sky clean. Even the very stones underfoot, weathered and moss-kissed, seem to hold a story, a silent testament to the forces that shaped this corner of Wisconsin. The echoes of lead mining, the very reason for Mineral Point's founding, still resonate in its character and its sturdy, stone architecture. Cornish immigrants, drawn by the promise of ore, left an indelible mark, evident in the distinctive stone cottages and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. This heritage informs the local economy, which today finds a different kind of richness in its artisanal crafts and its welcoming embrace of tourism, drawn to the historical authenticity of the place. The old courthouse stands as a stoic sentinel, a reminder of the past, while the vibrant Main Street pulses with a gentle, unhurried energy, a place where local businesses thrive and a deep sense of community is palpable. Mineral Point, in its enduring charm, offers a glimpse into a history that is not just remembered, but actively lived.

About This Mineral Point Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mineral Point, 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 Mineral Point and Iowa County.

Detailed location data for Mineral Point includes the ZIP code (53565), telephone area code (715), county seat of Iowa County (Dodgeville), and school district assignment (Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.