Baileys Harbor Wisconsin Map

About Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

Baileys Harbor is a locality in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 386. The population density is 64.1 people per km². Baileys Harbor is located at 45.0650°N, 87.1243°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54202.

Baileys Harbor rests on the Door Peninsula, a finger of land reaching into the vast, cool expanse of Lake Michigan. It lies 4.9 miles southwest of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 230°T), and is situated 24.8 miles east of Marinette. The shoreline here is a study in contrasts: sheer limestone bluffs, worn smooth by centuries of wind and wave, give way to pebbled beaches and sheltered coves. Inland, the land rises gently, a mosaic of dense hardwood forests, open fields dotted with wildflowers, and the occasional marshy wetland that exhales the damp, earthy scent of decay and new growth. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor in dappled gold, and the air itself carries the clean, sharp tang of the lake, even miles from the water's edge. The history of Baileys Harbor is as deeply layered as the ancient bedrock beneath its soil. First charted by early mariners seeking safe anchorage, it grew from a small logging and fishing outpost into a village that still echoes with the hard work of its founders. The local economy, once reliant on the bounty of the lake and the timber from the surrounding woods, now finds its footing in tourism, drawing visitors to its quaint shops, its famous fish fries, and the stark beauty of its natural surroundings. The iconic Cana Island Lighthouse stands sentinel, a stoic reminder of the maritime past, while the quiet hum of daily life in Baileys Harbor moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the enduring spirit of this lakeside settlement.

About This Baileys Harbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.064993, -87.124274. 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 Baileys Harbor and Door County.

Detailed location data for Baileys Harbor includes the ZIP code (54202), telephone area code (715), county seat of Door County (Sturgeon Bay), and school district assignment (Gibraltar Area 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 Baileys Harbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.