Washington Wisconsin Map

About Washington, Wisconsin

Washington is a locality in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 43. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Washington is located at 45.3947°N, 86.9315°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53095.

Washington, a northern sentinel of Door County, unfolds along the tempestuous shores of Lake Michigan, where the wind, a constant sculptor, shapes the very character of the land. It lies 20.4 miles north-north-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 16°T). Here, the bluffs, a rugged tapestry of limestone and tenacious pine, descend towards waters that shift from glacial blue to pewter grey with the passing clouds. The air itself carries a bracing chill, even in the heart of summer, a constant reminder of the vast, untamed expanse of the Great Lake. The landscape is a study in resilience, with weathered clapboard buildings clinging to the shoreline, their paint peeling like sun-baked memories, and the scent of pine needles and damp earth mingling with the faint, briny tang of the water. This remote outpost of Washington has long been defined by its relationship with the sea, its history etched in the lives of fishermen and mariners who navigated these often treacherous waters. For generations, the economy of Washington pulsed with the rhythm of the catch, the silvery flash of whitefish and trout filling nets and the docks with a vibrant, if fleeting, energy. Though fishing remains a cherished tradition, modern life in Washington finds its footing in the quiet hum of tourism, as visitors are drawn to its unpretentious charm and the raw, unvarnished beauty of its natural setting. The island's isolation breeds a distinct sense of community, a shared understanding forged by the shared embrace of the elements, where the turning of the seasons dictates the pace of life with an ancient, unyielding authority.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.394703, -86.931508. 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 Washington and Door County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (54246), telephone area code (715, 608), county seat of Door County (Sturgeon Bay), 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.