Prescott Wisconsin Map

About Prescott, Wisconsin

Prescott is a locality in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,503. The population density is 596.1 people per km². Prescott is located at 44.7489°N, 92.8021°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54021.

Prescott rises from the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers, a place where the land itself seems to gather and turn, a gentle sweep of hills and fertile bottoms meeting the broad, purposeful flow of water. It lies 8.8 miles south-east of Cottage Grove, MN (from Cottage Grove, MN: bearing 128°T), and is situated 2.5 miles east of Hastings. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, and in the late afternoon, the sun, when it pierces the occasional cloud, lays a warm, honeyed light across the weathered facades of its buildings and the emerald green of its surrounding fields. The terrain is a study in contrasts: the steep bluffs that overlook the river junctions offer grand, sweeping panoramas, while the valley floors provide a more intimate embrace of the land, crisscrossed by drainage ditches and dotted with the stoic presence of farmsteads. It is a landscape that feels both robust and yielding, a place where the elements have shaped the character of the place as much as human hands. The story of Prescott is inextricably linked to the rivers that define its edges, a vital hub for steamboat trade in its early days and a point of passage that fostered a spirit of resilience and commerce. Its economy, once heavily reliant on timber and agriculture, now finds a steady pulse in its proximity to larger urban centers, drawing workers who appreciate the quieter, more grounded rhythm of life here. Yet, the echoes of its past are not entirely silent; the sturdy brickwork of its older structures and the enduring legacy of family farms speak of generations who navigated these waters and tilled this soil. The annual Fourth of July celebration, a tradition as old as the town itself, still draws families to the riverfront, a vibrant testament to a community that cherishes its heritage while looking toward the horizon.

About This Prescott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prescott, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.748856, -92.802147. 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 Prescott and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Prescott includes the ZIP code (54021), telephone area code (715), county seat of Pierce County (Ellsworth), and school district assignment (Prescott 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 Prescott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.