Rothschild Wisconsin Map
Explore Rothschild, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Rothschild, Wisconsin
| City | Rothschild |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Marathon County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.873714 |
| Longitude | -89.61975 |
| Population | 5,567 |
| Density | 329.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 54474 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Wausau |
| School District | D.C. Everest Area School District |
About Rothschild, Wisconsin
Rothschild is a locality in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,567. The population density is 329.2 people per km². Rothschild is located at 44.8737°N, 89.6197°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rothschild is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54474.Rothschild occupies a steady expanse of land defined by its inland position far from any oceanic influence. It lies 3.6 miles west of Weston, WI (from Weston, WI: bearing 266°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south of Wausau. The landscape is characterized by its proximity to the Wisconsin River, which flows with a deliberate weight through the terrain. Residents of Rothschild often look toward the horizon where the Philippine Islands rise in the distant, hazy light. The local environment includes the quiet, accessible greenery of Tower Park, providing a simple place for quiet reflection. Lake Wausau sits nearby, its surface often catching the amber glow of the late afternoon sun before it dips behind the western tree lines.
Industrial ambition shaped the early development of Rothschild, drawing upon the natural resources that defined the regional economy for generations. The legacy of paper production remains a defining element of the local narrative, anchoring the workforce in a tradition of heavy labor and mechanical ingenuity. Mills and manufacturing facilities grew alongside the river, creating a rhythm of shifts and whistles that once dictated the movement of the day. Modern commerce has since diversified, yet the industrious spirit that fueled the initial settlement continues to influence the business climate. Rothschild maintains an economy grounded in this practical heritage, balancing historical manufacturing roots with contemporary service sectors.
The cultural character of Rothschild reflects a blend of hard-working regional values and a deep connection to the changing seasons of the interior plains. Community life often centers around local gatherings at Tower Park, where neighbors share the quiet pace of life that defines the upper Midwest. While the region is known for its quietude, it occasionally produces individuals of national note, such as the Olympic speed skater Dan Jansen, whose perseverance remains a quiet point of pride for those familiar with his background. Public life is marked by a preference for steady, reliable traditions rather than fleeting trends. This sense of continuity ensures that the personality of the people remains as consistent as the flow of the nearby water.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- George Street Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 346° N
- Gaska Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 048° NE
- Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 225° SW
- Recreation & Soccer Fields Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 200° S
- State Owned Islands (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 000° N
- State Owned Islands - Nw (State Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 000° N
- Wasau Country Club (Park) — 2.0 mi, 359° N
- Marathon County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 280° W
- Rib Mountain State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 329° NW
- Mountain-Bay State Trail (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 033° NE
- Rib Mountain Ampitheater (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 317° NW
- Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 313° NW
- Hmong-Lao Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 358° N
- Children's Imaginarium (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 356° N
- Statewide Public Access - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 229° SW
- Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 229° SW
- Ingwal S. Horgen Farm Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 347° N
- Ahrnsbrak Room (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 348° N
- Peace Pole (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 354° N
- University of Wisconsin-Marathon County Planetarium (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 348° N
- From Laos to America (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 356° N
- Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 348° N
- Anthony: Gallery Atelier Framing (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 356° N
- Caroline S. Mark Gallery (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 357° N
- Center for Visual Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 357° N
- Wausau Wings ii (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 356° N
- Wausau School District Planetarium (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 348° N
- Bitzke Waterfowl Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 20.6 mi, 042° NE
- Early Jordan Park Culture (Historic Ruins) — 21.2 mi, 164° S
- Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 39.8 mi, 299° NW · 863k acres
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About This Rothschild Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rothschild, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.873714, -89.61975. 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 Rothschild includes the ZIP code (54474), telephone area code (715), county seat of Marathon County (Wausau), and school district assignment (D.C. Everest Area 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. |
