Plainfield Wisconsin Map

About Plainfield, Wisconsin

Plainfield is a locality in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,094. The population density is 262.0 people per km². Plainfield is located at 44.2139°N, 89.4923°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54966.

Plainfield lies spread across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers. It lies 21.8 miles south of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 169°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Bancroft. Rolling terrain gives way to broad, fertile fields, their greens and golds stretching toward horizons that seem to hold the sky in their embrace. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness, a scent of damp earth and distant pine, and the quiet hum of insects is the dominant sound, a subtle symphony beneath the vast, pale blue. The land itself feels patient, unhurried, bearing the marks of seasons past and those yet to come in the gentle swell of the earth and the occasional stand of mature oak trees. The history of Plainfield is etched in the soil, a narrative of agricultural pursuits and the resilient spirit of those who settled this corner of the state. For generations, the rich loam has sustained crops, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest that forms the backbone of the local economy. While the agricultural roots run deep, Plainfield has also found a place for industry, a quiet manufacturing presence that adds another layer to its character. The town carries the quiet dignity of places that have endured, where the past is not a burden but a foundation, and the present unfolds with a steady, unassuming grace, a place where the simple act of living feels like a profound accomplishment.

About This Plainfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plainfield, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.213862, -89.492342. 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 Plainfield and Waushara County.

Detailed location data for Plainfield includes the ZIP code (54966), telephone area code (715), county seat of Waushara County (Wautoma), and school district assignment (Tri-County 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 Plainfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.