Vilas Wisconsin Map

About Vilas, Wisconsin

Vilas is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 22,195. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Vilas is located at 43.0897°N, 89.2348°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54568.

Vilas rests in a quiet pocket of Dane County, where rolling farmland begins to give way to the gentle slopes that hint at the Kettle Moraine's distant presence. It lies 6.6 miles south of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 189°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east of Madison. The land here is generous, a soft quilt of cultivated fields and meandering tree lines that catch the morning mist like spun silver. In the summer, the air hums with the industry of unseen insects, and the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast, cerulean canvas brushed with the occasional, slow-moving cloud. Even the gravel roads, worn smooth by decades of passage, seem to exhale a dusty, sun-baked scent, a perfumed testament to the earth’s enduring patience. The history of Vilas is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy cultivated by generations of families who learned to coax sustenance from the fertile soil. While once a more bustling crossroads, its economy now leans into the quiet strength of its rural roots, with farms still dotting the landscape and small businesses serving the immediate needs of its residents. The nearby lakes and the winding Yahara River system offer serene escapes, their waters reflecting the changing seasons and providing a cooling counterpoint to the warm Wisconsin summers. The character of Vilas is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the enduring beauty of the natural world remains the most prominent landmark.

About This Vilas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vilas, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.089718, -89.234838. 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 Vilas and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Vilas includes the ZIP code (53718), telephone area code (608, 715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), 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 Vilas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.