Deerfield Wisconsin Map

About Deerfield, Wisconsin

Deerfield is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,541. The population density is 443.7 people per km². Deerfield is located at 43.0519°N, 89.0757°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53531.

Deerfield unfolds across the land with a quiet, unassuming grace, a place where the earth itself seems to breathe a soft, steady rhythm. It lies 8.4 miles east-southeast of Vilas, WI (from Vilas, WI: bearing 108°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-southeast of Cottage Grove. The landscape here is a gentle undulation, not dramatic peaks but a pleasing series of rises and dips, the fields of corn and soybeans stretching out like rumpled blankets under the expansive Wisconsin sky. In the distance, stands of oak and maple, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a riot of color in autumn, punctuate the cultivated expanses, hinting at the wilder places that border Deerfield. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil, ripening crops, and the distant, sweet perfume of cut hay, a sensory signature of this fertile ground. The history of Deerfield is as deeply rooted as the sturdy oaks that grace its surrounding countryside, a narrative woven from the efforts of early settlers drawn to this rich, tillable soil. This was, and in many ways still is, a land shaped by agriculture, its economy long tied to the bounty of the dairy farms that dot the landscape, their silos standing sentinel against the horizon. Generations have worked this land, their labor imprinting a character upon Deerfield that speaks of resilience and a grounded pragmatism. You can still feel it in the slow, deliberate pace of life, in the way neighbors greet one another with a genuine nod, and in the enduring appeal of the Friday night fish fry at the local supper club, a cherished tradition that binds the community together. Deerfield, though small, holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring power of place and the people who call it home.

About This Deerfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deerfield, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.051943, -89.075668. 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 Deerfield and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Deerfield includes the ZIP code (53531), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Deerfield Community 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 Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.