Schofield Wisconsin Map

About Schofield, Wisconsin

Schofield is a locality in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,120. The population density is 368.7 people per km². Schofield is located at 44.9097°N, 89.6046°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54476.

Schofield rests in a gentle sweep of Wisconsin land, where the slow-moving Wisconsin River carves its patient path. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 160°T), and is situated 3.1 miles west-north-west of Weston. The terrain here is characterized by a mosaic of rolling farmland and the sturdy, whispering pines that hint at the northern woods. Open fields, stitched with the emerald threads of summer crops, give way to wooded pockets where sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating the rich, dark earth. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of pine needles and the distant promise of rain. The history of Schofield is deeply entwined with the logging and paper industries that once dominated this part of Marathon County. The river, a vital artery for transporting timber, shaped the early settlements and the livelihoods of its people. While the giants of the paper mills may have receded, the legacy of hard work and resourcefulness persists. Today, Schofield’s economy is more diversified, with a strong presence in manufacturing and services, yet the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the solid architecture and the resilient spirit of its residents. The quiet hum of daily life in Schofield is punctuated by the changing seasons, each bringing its own subtle beauty to the landscape, from the vibrant golds of autumn to the hushed, white stillness of winter.

About This Schofield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schofield, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.909691, -89.604566. 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 Schofield and Marathon County.

Detailed location data for Schofield includes the ZIP code (54476), telephone area code (715), county seat of Marathon County (Wausau), and school district assignment (D.C. Everest Area 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 Schofield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.