Monticello Wisconsin Map

About Monticello, Wisconsin

Monticello is a locality in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,189. The population density is 383.5 people per km². Monticello is located at 42.7456°N, 89.5948°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53570.

Monticello rests in a valley where the land begins to lift, a gentle rise that hints at the rolling topography of Green County. It lies 8.2 miles north of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 11°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Belleville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of freshly turned earth and distant pastures, a clean, earthy perfume that settles over the modest buildings and the quiet streets. The landscape is a mosaic of cultivated fields, predominantly corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, their stalks a vibrant green in summer and a rich gold in autumn, punctuated by the dark, dense lines of tree shelterbelts. Small creeks, little more than silver ribbons in the sunlight, meander through the terrain, their banks often fringed with the soft fuzz of willow and the sturdy presence of oak. The sky above Monticello feels expansive, a vast blue dome that can, in the twilight hours, transform into an artist's palette of soft oranges and purples, casting a warm, almost nostalgic glow upon the scene. The history of Monticello is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of southwestern Wisconsin, a legacy of industrious settlers who carved their livelihoods from this fertile ground. The local economy still thrives on the bounty of the land, with dairy farms and crop production forming the backbone of its prosperity, a continuation of traditions that have sustained the community for generations. This close connection to the earth is evident in the unhurried rhythm of daily life, where the changing seasons dictate a natural cadence. While Monticello may not boast grand monuments, its character is defined by the quiet dignity of its working farms and the enduring resilience of its people, a testament to a simpler, yet profoundly rich, way of life.

About This Monticello Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monticello, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.745561, -89.594843. 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 Monticello and Green County.

Detailed location data for Monticello includes the ZIP code (53570), telephone area code (715), county seat of Green County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Monticello 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 Monticello is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.