Oakdale Wisconsin Map

About Oakdale, Wisconsin

Oakdale is a locality in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 321. The population density is 148.6 people per km². Oakdale is located at 43.9597°N, 90.3818°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54660.

Oakdale rests within a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate sculpting of glaciers, where rolling hills give way to fertile valleys. It lies 35.9 miles south-south-west of Wood, WI (from Wood, WI: bearing 197°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-south-east of Tomah. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, particularly in the summer months when the sun beats down with a steady, insistent warmth. Broadleaf trees, their leaves a vibrant green in the growing season, line the country roads, creating dappled corridors of light and shadow. The land itself feels solid, grounded, a testament to the enduring power of the natural world that predates human settlement. The quietude of Oakdale is profound, punctuated only by the distant hum of farm machinery or the call of a hawk circling overhead. The history of Oakdale is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Monroe County, a region historically dedicated to dairy farming and the cultivation of crops. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant water, established a way of life centered on the land, a tradition that continues to inform the local economy. The fertile ground, a gift from ancient ice sheets, still supports family farms that are the backbone of the community. While not a bustling hub, Oakdale offers a glimpse into a slower, more connected existence, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of daily life and the heritage of hard work is etched into the very character of the place.

About This Oakdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakdale, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.959688, -90.381798. 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 Oakdale and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Oakdale includes the ZIP code (54660), telephone area code (715), county seat of Monroe County (Sparta), and school district assignment (Tomah 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 Oakdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.