Gays Mills Wisconsin Map

About Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Gays Mills is a locality in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 523. The population density is 45.5 people per km². Gays Mills is located at 43.3175°N, 90.8448°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54631.

Gays Mills rests in the Driftless Area, a landscape unmarred by the glaciers that smoothed so much of Wisconsin. It lies 4.8 miles north of Crawford, WI (from Crawford, WI: bearing 351°T), and is situated 12.9 miles northwest of Westport. Here, the land is a series of sharp-cut valleys and high, flat-topped ridges, the coulees breathing a cool, damp air even on the warmest summer days. The Kickapoo River, a ribbon of pewter and jade, meanders through the heart of Gays Mills, its banks often steep and tree-lined, forming a verdant corridor that feels both intimate and wild. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a particular softness, an almost buttery hue that coats the oak and maple leaves, and the winding roads that cling to the hillsides seem to invite a slower pace, a contemplative journey. This is a place where the legacy of farming, particularly apples, is deeply ingrained in the soil and the spirit of Gays Mills. For generations, orchards have climbed the slopes, their blossoms a fragrant promise in spring and their fruit a sweet bounty in fall, drawing visitors to festivals that celebrate this singular harvest. The economy, once tied more firmly to the land's yield, now also finds footing in small businesses and a quiet tourism that appreciates the unpretentious beauty of the region. The echoes of German and Scandinavian settlers can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring sense of community, a history that has shaped Gays Mills into a destination that feels both grounded in its past and quietly alive in the present.

About This Gays Mills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gays Mills, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.317479, -90.84485. 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 Gays Mills and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Gays Mills includes the ZIP code (54631), telephone area code (715), county seat of Crawford County (Prairie du Chien), and school district assignment (North Crawford 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 Gays Mills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.