Potosi Wisconsin Map

About Potosi, Wisconsin

Potosi is a locality in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 595. The population density is 143.4 people per km². Potosi is located at 42.6894°N, 90.7121°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53820.

Potosi rests in a land of rolling hills and fertile valleys, where the Mississippi River's influence is felt in the languid curves of the landscape. It lies 13.3 miles north of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-west of Dickeyville. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the distant promise of dew-kissed fields. Here, the topography is a soft, generous swell, a series of gentle rises and dips that cradle farmsteads and the quiet streets of Potosi itself. The sky above seems to stretch wider here, a vast canvas that can hold the fierce blue of summer or the bruised, dramatic hues of an approaching storm. This is a place where the land feels palpably alive, breathing with the slow, steady pulse of agricultural life. The history of Potosi is inextricably linked to the bounty of this land, a legacy shaped by lead mining that once echoed through these hills, leaving behind whispers of fortunes made and lost. Today, however, the economy thrives on the enduring fertility of the soil, with dairy farms and agricultural enterprises forming the backbone of Potosi's prosperity. The Mississippi River, a constant, murmuring presence, not only shapes the horizon but also serves as a vital artery for transport and recreation, its broad waters reflecting the changing light of day. Local traditions, passed down through generations, often revolve around the harvest and the camaraderie of a community that understands the deep connection between human endeavor and the earth's enduring generosity.

About This Potosi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potosi, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.689439, -90.712071. 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 Potosi and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Potosi includes the ZIP code (53820), telephone area code (920), county seat of Grant County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Potosi 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 Potosi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.