Cambridge Wisconsin Map

About Cambridge, Wisconsin

Cambridge is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,617. The population density is 395.1 people per km². Cambridge is located at 43.0036°N, 89.0165°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53523.

Cambridge rests where Wisconsin's prairie grasses surrender to the gentle, unglaciated swells of the Driftless region, a landscape shaped not by the brute force of ice, but by the slow, patient hand of water. It lies 10.4 miles west-northwest of Fort Atkinson, WI (from Fort Atkinson, WI: bearing 300°T), and is situated 7.5 miles southwest of Lake Mills. The land here is a softly folded quilt of fertile fields, stitched with the silver thread of the Crawfish River, its banks often cloaked in the deep, cool green of maturing corn and the golden shimmer of ripening wheat. Dusk in Cambridge can paint the western sky in bruised lavenders and soft, peach-colored clouds, a silent spectacle that mirrors the quietude of the surrounding countryside, where the air itself seems to hum with the stored warmth of the day. The economic heart of Cambridge has long beat to the steady rhythm of agriculture, a legacy carried from its early settlers, many of whom brought with them the farming traditions of their German and Scandinavian forebears. While dairy herds still dot the verdant pastures, the town also embraces a more modern vitality, with local businesses that serve the surrounding countryside and welcome travelers seeking a taste of authentic Wisconsin. The Friday night fish fry, a cherished ritual in many of these communities, finds a particular warmth here, the sizzle of walleye and the clatter of cutlery a comforting soundtrack to the end of the week, a subtle nod to the enduring community spirit that defines Cambridge.

About This Cambridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambridge, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.003612, -89.0165. 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 Cambridge and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Cambridge includes the ZIP code (53523), telephone area code (715), county seat of Jefferson County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Cambridge 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 Cambridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.