Brodhead Wisconsin Map

About Brodhead, Wisconsin

Brodhead is a locality in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,197. The population density is 689.5 people per km². Brodhead is located at 42.6183°N, 89.3762°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53520.

Brodhead rests on a landscape gently sculpted by ancient glaciers, its terrain characterized by a mosaic of fertile farmland and the subtle undulations of the land. It lies 12.7 miles east of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 93°T), and is situated 18.7 miles west-southwest of Janesville. Veterans Memorial Park, a defining boundary, envelops much of the locality, its green expanse a constant reminder of the natural world interwoven with daily life. The Sugar River, a mile distant, carves a meandering path through the countryside, reflecting the clear Midwestern sky, while the more expansive Decatur Lake, a mere two miles away, offers a broader canvas for the changing seasons. The air here often carries the clean scent of cultivated fields and the distant, earthy aroma of dairy farms, a testament to the agricultural heart of this region. The history of Brodhead is a story of immigrant industriousness and a deep connection to the land, a legacy evident in the enduring spirit of its people. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, the local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, particularly dairy farming, with its characteristic silos dotting the horizon and the steady hum of milking operations a familiar sound. This agricultural foundation has fostered a culture of self-reliance and community, a trait that echoes the early German, Polish, and Scandinavian settlers who established a strong foothold here. While the broader region might recall the ruggedness of the unglaciated Driftless area or the vastness of Lake Superior, Brodhead's identity is more intimately tied to the productive fields and the quiet tributary of the Sugar River, a place where the supper club tradition still thrives, offering a taste of local flavor and communal gathering.

About This Brodhead Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brodhead, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.618342, -89.376228. 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 Brodhead and Green County.

Detailed location data for Brodhead includes the ZIP code (53520), telephone area code (715), county seat of Green County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Brodhead 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 Brodhead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.