Rock Springs Wisconsin Map

About Rock Springs, Wisconsin

Rock Springs is a locality in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 323. The population density is 92.1 people per km². Rock Springs is located at 43.4925°N, 89.9190°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53961.

Rock Springs, Wisconsin, unfolds as a quiet gathering of homes and businesses against the verdant backdrop of Sauk County's rolling terrain. It lies 5.9 miles north of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 3°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Baraboo. The land here breathes with a gentle rise and fall, cloaked in a patchwork of agricultural fields and stands of deciduous trees that blush with the changing seasons. A palpable stillness often settles over Rock Springs, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the chirping of unseen birds. The air itself, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of this tranquil place. The history of Rock Springs is tied to the land's bounty and the industry that sprang from it. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil, establishing farms that continue to define the local economy, with corn and soybeans often stretching to the horizon. While no longer the dominant force it once was, a legacy of quarrying can still be felt, a testament to the geological richness of the area, with limestone having been a valuable resource. The pace of life in Rock Springs encourages a simple, grounded existence, where neighbors recognize each other and the changing light of dusk paints the western sky in hues of orange and violet, a daily spectacle that lends a subtle beauty to the everyday.

About This Rock Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rock Springs, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.492482, -89.919014. 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 Rock Springs and Sauk County.

Detailed location data for Rock Springs includes the ZIP code (53961), telephone area code (920), county seat of Sauk County (Baraboo), and school district assignment (Reedsburg 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 Rock Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.