Rosholt Wisconsin Map

About Rosholt, Wisconsin

Rosholt is a locality in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 460. The population density is 175.0 people per km². Rosholt is located at 44.6278°N, 89.3087°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54473.

Rosholt rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers and the passage of seasons. It lies 14.9 miles east-north-east of Stevens Point, WI (from Stevens Point, WI: bearing 61°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-east of Custer. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense stands of pine and deciduous trees, give way to open fields where the cultivated earth catches the sunlight in broad, golden swaths. The air here, especially in the hushed mornings or the lingering twilight, carries a clean, crisp scent of damp soil and resin, a perfume that clings to the very soul of the place. Creeks, their waters the color of weak tea, meander through the lowlands, their banks often softened by sedges and the occasional whisper of cattails. The character of Rosholt is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a steady, unpretentious rhythm, reflecting the steady, unpretentious lives lived within its embrace. The history of Rosholt is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Portage County, a legacy evident in the patchwork of farms and the enduring spirit of its people. Originally settled by Polish immigrants drawn to the fertile soil, the community has long been a hub for dairy farming and potato cultivation, industries that still define the economic pulse of the region. The very name 'Rosholt' echoes the pioneering families who cultivated this corner of Wisconsin, their descendants still tending the land and contributing to the local economy. While grand landmarks are few, the true attractions are the simple, enduring elements: the familiar spire of the local church piercing the sky, the well-maintained country roads that invite exploration, and the genuine warmth found in interactions at the general store, a testament to the enduring strength of community in Rosholt.

About This Rosholt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosholt, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.627751, -89.308726. 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 Rosholt and Portage County.

Detailed location data for Rosholt includes the ZIP code (54473), telephone area code (715), county seat of Portage County (Stevens Point), and school district assignment (Rosholt 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 Rosholt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.