Darien Wisconsin Map

About Darien, Wisconsin

Darien is a locality in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,126. The population density is 299.0 people per km². Darien is located at 42.6017°N, 88.7076°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53114.

Darien lies cradled in the gently sloping terrain of southeastern Wisconsin, a landscape painted in broad strokes of agricultural green and the muted grays of weathered barn roofs. It lies 9.6 miles west-southwest of Elkhorn, WI (from Elkhorn, WI: bearing 239°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west-southwest of Delavan. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, the earth not dramatically sculpted but rather smoothed and rounded, bearing the quiet imprint of ancient glaciers. Creeks, like silver threads, wind their way through fields of corn and soybeans, their banks often lined with the tenacious willows and maples that capture the golden slant of late afternoon sun. The air itself carries a particular cleanness, a scent of turned soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening grain, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats steadily at Darien’s core. The story of Darien is one of hardy settlers drawn to fertile ground, a narrative woven with threads of German and Swiss heritage, evident in the enduring strength of the community. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of dairy farming, an industry that has long defined the local economy, its legacy visible in the sturdy silos that punctuate the horizon. While the larger movements of industry have shifted, a quiet resilience persists in Darien, a commitment to its agrarian roots and the simple dignity of working the land. The Friday fish fry remains a cherished tradition, a weekly gathering where neighbors reconnect, the scent of fried perch and batter a familiar, comforting aroma that binds the community together.

About This Darien Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Darien, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.601681, -88.707604. 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 Darien and Walworth County.

Detailed location data for Darien includes the ZIP code (53114), telephone area code (608), county seat of Walworth County (Elkhorn), and school district assignment (Delavan-Darien 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 Darien is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.