Shawano Wisconsin Map

About Shawano, Wisconsin

Shawano is a locality in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,522. The population density is 532.5 people per km². Shawano is located at 44.7822°N, 88.6090°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54166.

Shawano rests in a land shaped by glaciers, where the earth gently rolls and the Wolf River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape. It lies 24.3 miles north-north-west of Outagamie, WI (from Outagamie, WI: bearing 335°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south of Legend Lake. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of pine and damp soil, a breath of the surrounding woodlands that press in close. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green stalks rustling in the breeze, punctuated by the darker, more somber hues of the forests that climb the low hills. The sky above Shawano is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that drift lazily, casting fleeting shadows that move across the open country. The town itself feels grounded, a collection of sturdy buildings that have weathered many seasons, their brick and wood holding the quiet dignity of time. This has been a place of connection for generations, its history intertwined with the Indigenous peoples who first navigated these waterways and the European settlers who followed. The Wolf River was once a vital artery for logging, a powerful force that shaped the early economy of Shawano, carrying timber downstream to distant mills. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, the fertile soil yielding its bounty, and the town serves as a hub for surrounding farms. There’s a palpable sense of community here, a shared understanding forged by common experiences and a reliance on each other, evident in the friendly nods exchanged on Main Street and the steady hum of local businesses. The annual Shawano Folk Festival, a gathering that draws musicians and enthusiasts from across the region, speaks to a lingering appreciation for the simple, honest melodies that have always resonated in this corner of Wisconsin.

About This Shawano Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shawano, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.782206, -88.608992. 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 Shawano and Shawano County.

Detailed location data for Shawano includes the ZIP code (54166), telephone area code (715), county seat of Shawano County (Shawano), and school district assignment (Shawano 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 Shawano is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.