Port Edwards Wisconsin Map
Explore Port Edwards, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Port Edwards, Wisconsin
| City | Port Edwards |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Wood County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.343156 |
| Longitude | -89.854402 |
| Population | 1,762 |
| Density | 130.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 54469 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Wisconsin Rapids |
| School District | Port Edwards School District |
About Port Edwards, Wisconsin
Port Edwards is a locality in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,762. The population density is 130.0 people per km². Port Edwards is located at 44.3432°N, 89.8544°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Port Edwards is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54469.Port Edwards emerges from the dense, verdant woodlands of central Wisconsin, where the persistent flow of Ripple Creek carves a quiet path through the landscape. It lies 3.3 miles southwest of Wisconsin Rapids, WI (from Wisconsin Rapids, WI: bearing 226°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west-southwest of Lake Wazeecha. Ripple Creek Park occupies the immediate terrain, offering a buffer of green space that softens the boundaries between human industry and the natural world. The air here holds a crisp, earthen weight, particularly as the low sun catches the amber reeds swaying along the water's edge, casting long, slender shadows that stretch across the forest floor. A mere mile away, the surface of Nepco Lake rests in stillness, mirroring the shifting hues of the sky as the afternoon light wanes into a muted, silver gray.
Port Edwards carries the indelible mark of a history defined by the relentless turning of industry, where the rhythmic pulse of paper manufacturing once dictated the cadence of daily life. This legacy remains etched into the physical layout of the streets, reflecting a heritage built by those who sought a livelihood in the timber-rich expanses of the region. Today, the local economy transitions steadily while maintaining the industrious spirit of its forebears, who established a foothold in this inland territory long ago. Life moves with a deliberate, steady pace, punctuated by the familiar comforts of regional traditions and the quiet endurance of a community that understands its own deep roots in the soil.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 334° NW
- Ripple Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 322° NW
- Griffith Nursery (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 077° E
- Wisconsin Firemen's Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 006° N
- Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 047° NE
- South Wood County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 022° N
- Stoney Birch Studio (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 032° NE
- Wood County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 317° NW
- Rogers Cinema (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 024° NE
- Ten Mile Creek Streambank Protection Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.1 mi, 194° S
- Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 194° S
- Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 187° S
- Cranberry Culture (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 273° W
- Central Wisconsin Grassland Conservation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.2 mi, 351° N
- Sand Valley Golf Resort (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 180° S
- Leola Marsh Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 137° SE
- Necedah Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 14.7 mi, 260° W · 108k acres
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.0 mi, 234° SW · 88k acres
- World's Largest Potato Masher (Public Artwork) — 17.9 mi, 067° NE
- Tomorrow River State Trail (State Park) — 18.1 mi, 064° NE
- The IDEA Center (Arts Centre) — 18.2 mi, 047° NE
- Central Wisconsin Children's Museum (Museum) — 18.3 mi, 047° NE
- Gallery Q Artists Cooperative (Gallery) — 18.3 mi, 047° NE
- Edna Carlsten Art Gallery (Gallery) — 18.8 mi, 047° NE
- Little Plover River Fishery Area (Nature Reserve) — 18.8 mi, 063° NE
- Casimir Pulaski (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 050° NE
- Ross Amphitheater (Theatre) — 19.4 mi, 047° NE
- Fishing Pier (Viewpoint) — 19.6 mi, 047° NE
- M60a3 (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 338° N
- Buckhorn State Park (State Park) — 26.2 mi, 193° S
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About This Port Edwards Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Edwards, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.343156, -89.854402. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Port Edwards includes the ZIP code (54469), telephone area code (715), county seat of Wood County (Wisconsin Rapids), and school district assignment (Port Edwards School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
