Ferryville Wisconsin Map

About Ferryville, Wisconsin

Ferryville is a locality in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 194. The population density is 34.9 people per km². Ferryville is located at 43.3505°N, 91.1021°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54628.

Ferryville, Wisconsin, unfolds along the broad, slow-moving Mississippi River, a broad, shimmering artery that dictates the very breath of the place. It lies 15.4 miles west-northwest of Crawford, WI (from Crawford, WI: bearing 297°T), and is situated 17.8 miles southwest of Viroqua. The land here, still bearing the untamed spirit of the Driftless region, rises and falls in a soft, unglaciated swell, its slopes cloaked in mature oaks and maples that blaze with color in autumn. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the wider valleys, their emerald and gold hues a testament to the rich soil. Down by the water's edge, weathered docks jut out like skeletal fingers into the current, where the air carries the faint, briny scent of the river, a constant reminder of its presence. The sky above Ferryville often stretches in vast, uninterrupted expanses of blue, broken only by the occasional, majestic flight of a soaring hawk. Ferryville’s story is deeply entwined with the river that defines it, a place where the echoes of steamboat days and ferry crossings still linger in the quiet hum of daily life. Originally a vital link for travelers and commerce before bridges spanned the mighty Mississippi, its economy historically revolved around river trade and agriculture, with a strong undercurrent of dairy farming that still colors the surrounding countryside. The legacy of its early German and Scandinavian settlers can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring tradition of community gatherings. While the grand riverboat era has passed, a quiet industry persists, sustained by local businesses that cater to the needs of its residents and the curious traveler drawn to the unhurried pace of life along this storied waterway.

About This Ferryville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferryville, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.350532, -91.102074. 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 Ferryville and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Ferryville includes the ZIP code (54628), telephone area code (715), county seat of Crawford County (Prairie du Chien), and school district assignment (De Soto Area 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 Ferryville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.