Iron Ridge Wisconsin Map

About Iron Ridge, Wisconsin

Iron Ridge is a locality in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 909. The population density is 535.9 people per km². Iron Ridge is located at 43.3997°N, 88.5326°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53035.

Iron Ridge sits where the land begins to gently swell, a subtle preface to the more dramatic contours of Wisconsin's Driftless region. It lies 9.6 miles northwest of Hartford, WI (from Hartford, WI: bearing 306°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Mayville. Here, the countryside unfolds in broad, fertile plains interspersed with low, wooded ridges that catch the afternoon sun like sleeping giants. Creeks, their names whispered by willows and alders, meander through pastures where Holsteins graze, their black and white coats stark against the verdant fields. The air, especially as the day wanes, carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant pine, a quiet perfume that settles over the landscape. Even the sky above Iron Ridge seems to possess a particular depth, a vast canvas where clouds drift with an unhurried grace. The story of Iron Ridge is written in the very soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a blend of German and Scandinavian heritage that has shaped its character over generations. Once, the rich iron ore deposits gave the place its name and fueled a nascent industry, a memory now fading like old photographs, though the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy foundations of older buildings. Today, the economy of Iron Ridge is anchored in the rich agricultural bounty of the surrounding farmland, a continuation of the legacy of those who first settled here, coaxing sustenance from the generous earth. This is a place where the Friday fish fry at the local supper club is not just a meal, but a weekly ritual, a gathering that reinforces the quiet bonds of community. The pace of life in Iron Ridge is one of measured reflection, a steady pulse that beats in time with the changing seasons.

About This Iron Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iron Ridge, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.39972, -88.532601. 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 Iron Ridge and Dodge County.

Detailed location data for Iron Ridge includes the ZIP code (53035), telephone area code (608), county seat of Dodge County (Juneau), and school district assignment (Herman-Neosho-Rubicon 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 Iron Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.