Mount Horeb Wisconsin Map

About Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Mount Horeb is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,736. The population density is 918.2 people per km². Mount Horeb is located at 43.0086°N, 89.7385°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53572.

Mount Horeb rises from the rolling terrain of Dane County, its name a whisper of ancient landscapes against the sweep of Wisconsin's Driftless Area. It lies 14.0 miles west-north-west of Fitchburg, WI (from Fitchburg, WI: bearing 284°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Cross Plains. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a place where broad fields of corn and soybeans give way to wooded coulees and the occasional limestone outcrop, remnants of eons of geological sculpting. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grasses, a grounded perfume that settles over the small villages and scattered farmsteads. The sky above Mount Horeb often stretches in vast, unbroken canvases of blue, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the verdant hills. The history of Mount Horeb is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the hardy individuals who first cultivated it. Scandinavian immigrants, drawn by the familiar undulations of the land, established a strong presence, their heritage still palpable in the community's character and traditions. The local economy, while diversifying, maintains a strong connection to agriculture, with dairy farms and crop production forming a bedrock. However, the "Trollway," a stretch of highway adorned with whimsical troll statues, has become a distinctive landmark, drawing curious visitors and adding a touch of playful folklore to the region's more stoic history. This blend of practical industry and unexpected charm defines the unique spirit of Mount Horeb.

About This Mount Horeb Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Horeb, 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 Mount Horeb and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Mount Horeb includes the ZIP code (53572), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Mount Horeb Area 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 Mount Horeb is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.