Westport Wisconsin Map

About Westport, Wisconsin

Westport is a locality in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Westport is located at 43.2050°N, 90.6412°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53597.

Westport rests in a broad valley, where the land, carved by slow waters and patient winds, rolls with a quiet dignity. It lies 18.4 miles north of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 6°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east-south-east of Crawford. The fields, a patchwork of ochre and emerald under the vast Wisconsin sky, stretch towards the horizon, broken by the darker green of distant woodlands. Here, the air carries the scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a smell that settles deep into the bones. The river, a silver thread in the landscape, winds its way through the fertile bottomland, its banks softened by willow and sedge, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. Evenings here are a slow unfolding, the light deepening from gold to amethyst, and the quiet is broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of unseen creatures in the tall grass. This corner of Richland County, a place where the land has long dictated the pace of life, owes its character to the rhythms of agriculture. For generations, families have worked these soils, coaxing sustenance from the fertile ground, their lives intertwined with the seasons. The economy of Westport has always been rooted in this partnership with nature, a steady, dependable cultivation that has weathered booms and busts. While the broader agricultural landscape has shifted, the enduring spirit of the place remains, a testament to the resilience of those who call Westport home. The legacy of early settlers, who saw potential in this generous valley, is still felt in the sturdy farmhouses and the enduring sense of community.

About This Westport Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Westport, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Westport and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Westport includes the ZIP code (53518), telephone area code (715), county seat of Richland County (Richland Center), 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 Westport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.