Sauk Wisconsin Map

About Sauk, Wisconsin

Sauk is a locality in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 64,442. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Sauk is located at 43.4066°N, 89.9253°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53913.

Sauk rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the gentle slopes of the surrounding countryside descend towards the meandering Wisconsin River. It lies 26.7 miles south-west of Douglas, WI (from Douglas, WI: bearing 222°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-east of Reedsburg. The landscape here is a study in soft, rolling contours, a patchwork of emerald fields and darker woodlands that seem to breathe with the changing seasons. In the summer, the air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of ripening corn and wild clover, a scent that clings to the very cloth of the place. Evenings often bring a tender, diffused light that softens the edges of barns and silos, painting the western sky with hues of rose and lavender. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by the passage of countless years and the steady work of its inhabitants. The history of Sauk is deeply entwined with the bounty of its soil and the course of the Wisconsin River, a vital artery for early settlers and the timber trade. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Sauk, its fields yielding crops that have sustained families and fed distant markets. While the hum of tractors is a constant, familiar sound, a quieter economic current flows from the small businesses that line the streets, each offering a unique piece of the local character. The spirit of this place is one of persistent, unshowy endeavor, a quiet pride in the land and the simple, honest work it provides.

About This Sauk Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sauk, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sauk and Sauk County.

Detailed location data for Sauk includes the ZIP code (53961), telephone area code (920, 715), county seat of Sauk County (Baraboo), and school district assignment. 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 Sauk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.