Black Earth Wisconsin Map

About Black Earth, Wisconsin

Black Earth is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,736. The population density is 788.3 people per km². Black Earth is located at 43.1372°N, 89.7468°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53515.

Black Earth lies in a valley carved by ancient waters, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring grace. It lies 12.5 miles west-northwest of Middleton, WI (from Middleton, WI: bearing 283°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Mount Horeb. The surrounding landscape is a characteristic quirk of the Driftless region, a tapestry of steep, wooded bluffs and fertile, dark soil that gives Black Earth its name. Creeks, clear and cool, meander through the valley floor, their banks often fringed with cattails and the occasional splash of a jumping fish. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of loam mingled with the sweetness of dew-kissed grass, a palpable coolness that clings to the skin before the sun fully asserts its dominion. Evenings bring a different magic, a softening of the sharp edges of the bluffs as the sky deepens through hues of lavender and rose, casting long, gentle shadows that stretch across the fields. The history of Black Earth is as deeply rooted as the venerable oak trees that dot the surrounding hillsides, a narrative woven from the endeavors of early settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential. For generations, this valley has been a heartland of dairy farming, its economy sustained by the steady rhythm of milk production and the cultivation of corn and soybeans, a testament to the enduring partnership between the people and the fertile earth. The town itself, a compact cluster of sturdy brick buildings and welcoming storefronts, retains a sense of unhurried continuity, a place where neighbors still recognize each other and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. While the agricultural roots run deep, Black Earth also harbors a quiet pride in its community spirit, a subtle undercurrent of shared history evident in the well-kept parks and the friendly hum of everyday commerce that characterizes this distinctive corner of Wisconsin.

About This Black Earth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Black Earth, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.137215, -89.74679. 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 Black Earth and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Black Earth includes the ZIP code (53515), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Wisconsin Heights 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 Black Earth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.