Algoma Wisconsin Map

About Algoma, Wisconsin

Algoma is a locality in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,228. The population density is 506.0 people per km². Algoma is located at 44.6089°N, 87.4326°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54201.

Algoma, Wisconsin, unfolds along the western edge of the vast, deep blue of Lake Michigan, its shores a rugged embrace where weathered docks and the occasional hardy fishing boat mark the boundary between land and water. It lies 6.0 miles north-northeast of Pierce, WI (from Pierce, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 10.3 miles east of Lincoln. The landscape here is a gentle yielding, a low-lying plain that gradually rises into softly rounded hills, remnants of ancient glaciers, cloaked in a verdant quilt of dairy farms and whispering forests. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean, sharp scent of the lake, mingled with the sweet, earthy perfume of hay and the distant, almost imperceptible tang of cow pastures. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-gray skies, possesses a peculiar softness, illuminating the fields with a pale gold that seems to linger, as if reluctant to depart. Founded by sturdy souls seeking both the bounty of the Great Lakes and the fertile soil of Wisconsin, Algoma’s history is woven with the threads of maritime enterprise and agricultural tenacity. Early on, its harbor was a vital hub for shipping lumber and goods, a lifeline connecting this remote corner to the wider world. Today, while fishing fleets still ply the waters, the economy has diversified, with the steadfast tradition of the Friday fish fry – a cherished ritual for locals and travelers alike – continuing to draw patrons to its supper clubs. The echoes of its German, Polish, and Scandinavian settlers can still be felt in the quiet streets and the enduring sense of community, a subtle but persistent testament to the enduring spirit of Algoma.

About This Algoma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Algoma, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.608888, -87.432589. 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 Algoma and Kewaunee County.

Detailed location data for Algoma includes the ZIP code (54201), telephone area code (715), county seat of Kewaunee County (Kewaunee), and school district assignment (Algoma 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 Algoma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.