Gratiot Wisconsin Map

About Gratiot, Wisconsin

Gratiot is a locality in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 305. The population density is 151.6 people per km². Gratiot is located at 42.5789°N, 90.0226°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53541.

Gratiot rests in a fold of Wisconsin’s unglaciated Driftless landscape, a place where the land itself seems to have resisted the smoothed-over touch of glaciers. It lies 4.4 miles southeast of Lafayette, WI (from Lafayette, WI: bearing 143°T), and is situated 8.7 miles southeast of Darlington. The terrain here is a testament to that ancient sculpting, with deep coulees and rugged bluffs that give way to surprisingly level plateaus, their surfaces a patchwork of emerald pastures and fields of corn that whisper in the breeze. The air carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, and in the early morning, a soft, pearly light often clings to the valley floors, lending a quiet grandeur to the scene. The gravel roads that wind through this country are more than just thoroughfares; they are arteries of a living landscape, their edges softened by wild grasses and the occasional stubborn wildflower pushing through. The story of Gratiot is one of tenacious settlement, a legacy of farmers and shopkeepers who carved their livelihoods from this demanding but rewarding terrain. For generations, the hum of dairy cows has been the prevailing soundtrack, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Gratiot's core, with milk trucks making their rounds before the sun has fully crested the eastern ridges. Beyond the farms, the local economy finds its pulse in the small businesses that line the main street, a familiar collection of hardware stores, diners serving up hearty breakfasts, and the occasional antique shop hinting at the layers of history beneath the present day. Friday nights, especially in the cooler months, often see the local supper club come alive, its tables laden with the tradition of the fish fry, a communal gathering that solidifies the enduring character of this corner of Wisconsin.

About This Gratiot Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gratiot, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.578894, -90.022624. 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 Gratiot and Lafayette County.

Detailed location data for Gratiot includes the ZIP code (53541), telephone area code (715), county seat of Lafayette County (Darlington), and school district assignment (Black Hawk 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 Gratiot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.