Wiota Wisconsin Map

About Wiota, Wisconsin

Wiota is a locality in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 50. The population density is 13.3 people per km². Wiota is located at 42.6367°N, 89.9526°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53541.

Wiota rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers. It lies 16.7 miles west of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east of Lafayette. Rolling hills, softened by time and the patient cultivation of generations, give way to broad, open fields that catch the wide Wisconsin sky. The air here, especially as evening approaches, carries a quiet hum of insect life, a subtle counterpoint to the rustle of corn stalks and the distant lowing of cattle. The land breathes a deep, earthy scent, a blend of rich soil and the sweet, dry aroma of sun-baked hay. Creeks, silver threads in the green expanse, meander through the terrain, their banks often fringed with the hardy, persistent growth of willows and sumac. The history of Wiota is deeply rooted in the fertile soil, a story of farming and community that has unfolded over more than a century. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant land, established a pattern of agriculture that continues to define the local economy. While the immediate surroundings are largely agricultural, the nearby presence of larger towns has offered Wiota a steady, if modest, economic pulse, often tied to the processing of dairy and grain. The character of Wiota is that of a place where life moves at a measured pace, where neighborly connections are strong, and where the enduring strength of the land is a constant presence. The quiet dignity of the old barns, their weathered wood a testament to years of steadfast service, speaks volumes of this enduring spirit.

About This Wiota Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wiota, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.636671, -89.952624. 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 Wiota and Lafayette County.

Detailed location data for Wiota includes the ZIP code (53587), telephone area code (715), county seat of Lafayette County (Darlington), and school district assignment (Black Hawk 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 Wiota is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.