Glenwood City Wisconsin Map

About Glenwood City, Wisconsin

Glenwood City is a locality in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,260. The population density is 135.5 people per km². Glenwood City is located at 45.0586°N, 92.1724°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54013.

Glenwood City lies in the quiet embrace of west-central Wisconsin, a landscape shaped not by glaciers but by the patient work of rivers and time. It lies 10.5 miles east of Saint Croix, WI (from Saint Croix, WI: bearing 87°T), and is situated 6.9 miles southeast of Forest. Here, the land folds and dips, a gentle topography that offers glimpses of verdant valleys and sun-drenched uplands. The air, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant perfume of pine. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled blankets, their colors shifting with the seasons from vibrant green to burnished gold, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of dairy pastures where Holstein cows graze with an almost meditative slowness. The St. Croix River, a significant artery in this region, flows not far to the west, its presence felt in the humidity that sometimes hangs in the air and the way the light catches the moisture on the leaves of the abundant trees that line the country roads. The history of Glenwood City is woven into the fabric of Wisconsin's agricultural heritage, a story of hardworking settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of a life built on the land. This region, part of the Driftless Area, bypassed the dramatic sculpting of the last ice age, leaving behind a terrain that feels ancient and settled. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, particularly dairy farming, a tradition that has sustained generations and lends a quiet industriousness to the days. You can still find the echoes of earlier immigrant groups in the sturdy architecture and the enduring community spirit, a blend of German and Scandinavian influences that gives Glenwood City its distinctive character. Friday nights in the cooler months often mean the comforting aroma of fish fry, a supper-club tradition that draws people together, a simple, satisfying ritual that speaks to the enduring heart of this Wisconsin community.

About This Glenwood City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenwood City, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.058575, -92.172408. 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 Glenwood City and St. Croix County.

Detailed location data for Glenwood City includes the ZIP code (54013), telephone area code (715), county seat of St. Croix County (Hudson), and school district assignment (Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.