Waukau Wisconsin Map

About Waukau, Wisconsin

Waukau is a locality in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 325. The population density is 92.3 people per km². Waukau is located at 43.9891°N, 88.7718°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54964.

Waukau rests in a landscape sculpted by the ancient dance of glaciers, where rolling terrain gives way to the broad, slow-moving Fox River. It lies 11.7 miles west-south-west of Oshkosh, WI (from Oshkosh, WI: bearing 258°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Berlin. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, their rich soil yielding crops under the vast Wisconsin sky, and the quiet, persistent woods that whisper secrets of seasons past. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, often stirs the air, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the meadows, imbuing the scene with a profound, almost melancholic beauty. The character of Waukau is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered the changing tides of time with a steadfast, unpretentious spirit. The history of Waukau is intrinsically tied to the waters that define it, the Fox River serving as a vital artery for trade and travel since the earliest days of settlement. While the fur trade and lumber mills once pulsed with the lifeblood of the region, the economy of Waukau today is largely agricultural, with farmers tending the same fertile ground that sustained generations before them. The rhythm of life here is set by the planting and harvesting, a cadence that has remained largely unchanged for decades, fostering a deep connection to the land. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the very fabric of Waukau tells a story of hard work, community, and a deep-seated appreciation for the natural bounty of Winnebago County.

About This Waukau Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waukau, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.989149, -88.771778. 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 Waukau and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Waukau includes the ZIP code (54980), telephone area code (715), county seat of Winnebago County (Oshkosh), and school district assignment (Omro 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 Waukau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.