Orfordville Wisconsin Map

About Orfordville, Wisconsin

Orfordville is a locality in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,473. The population density is 509.8 people per km². Orfordville is located at 42.6275°N, 89.2532°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53576.

Orfordville rests in a landscape sculpted by glaciers, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, rolling fashion, a subtle topography that hints at ancient forces. It lies 12.5 miles west-south-west of Janesville, WI (from Janesville, WI: bearing 252°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of Brodhead. The fields here are broad and generously tilled, stretching towards horizons often softened by the hazy, golden light of late afternoon, a light that seems to cling to the stalks of corn and soybeans. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a mixture of damp soil and ripening grain, especially potent after a summer rain. The houses, often modest but well-maintained, line streets that feel both orderly and lived-in, their porches and front yards hinting at a quiet, enduring presence. The history of Orfordville is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the hard work of farming that has sustained its people for generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich farmland of Rock County, the local economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with dairy farms and crop cultivation shaping the very character of the place. While the rhythm of life in Orfordville remains largely dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a subtle undercurrent of commerce supports the community, with local businesses providing essential services. It’s a place where the echoes of past harvests seem to mingle with the present, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of rural Wisconsin.

About This Orfordville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Orfordville, 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 Orfordville and Rock County.

Detailed location data for Orfordville includes the ZIP code (53576), telephone area code (715), county seat of Rock County (Janesville), and school district assignment (Parkview 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 Orfordville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.