Nelson Wisconsin Map

About Nelson, Wisconsin

Nelson is a locality in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 381. The population density is 100.1 people per km². Nelson is located at 44.4202°N, 92.0082°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54756.

Nelson unfurls its quiet presence along the wide, generous sweep of the Mississippi River, where the land itself seems to lean towards the water. It lies 24.8 miles south of Dunn, WI (from Dunn, WI: bearing 189°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-north-east of Wabasha. Bluffs rise with a soft, green dignity, their forested slopes a testament to the enduring power of nature, giving way to fertile bottomlands that stretch and breathe under an immense sky. The air here carries a faint, damp perfume of river silt and ripening crops, a scent that settles deep in the lungs and speaks of seasons turning. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, paints the broad river in shifting hues of pewter and gold, catching the distant shimmer of barges and the hurried flight of gulls. The story of Nelson is intrinsically tied to the mighty Mississippi, a waterway that has long dictated the rhythm of life and commerce here. Originally settled by those drawn to its steamboat access and rich agricultural potential, the community has weathered the ebb and flow of river traffic and the evolving landscape of farming. While the days of bustling river trade may have softened, the spirit of industry persists, evident in the fields of corn and soybeans that carpet the surrounding terrain, and in the small businesses that anchor the village's core. The very character of Nelson is shaped by this proximity to the river, a constant, murmuring presence that lends a unique stillness to the everyday comings and goings.

About This Nelson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Nelson, 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 Nelson and Buffalo County.

Detailed location data for Nelson includes the ZIP code (54756), telephone area code (715), county seat of Buffalo County (Alma), and school district assignment (Durand 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 Nelson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.