Kiel Wisconsin Map

About Kiel, Wisconsin

Kiel is a locality in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,943. The population density is 598.6 people per km². Kiel is located at 43.9125°N, 88.0357°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53042.

Kiel sits cradled in the fertile embrace of Wisconsin's Manitowoc County, its landscape a gentle narrative of cultivated fields and whispering woodlands. It lies 19.5 miles northwest of Sheboygan, WI (from Sheboygan, WI: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.5 miles southeast of New Holstein. The land here does not possess dramatic peaks or plunging valleys, but rather a soft, undulating character, where the deep green of summer cornfields gives way to the russet and gold of autumn. Small creeks, like silver threads, meander through pastures dotted with the sturdy, contented shapes of dairy cows, their coats often the color of rich cream under the wide, pale sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of clover, a subtle balm that settles over the quiet streets. The story of Kiel is one of diligent hands and enduring spirit, a legacy woven from the industrious threads of German immigrants who sought a new life in this promising soil. For generations, the rhythm of Kiel has been dictated by the cycles of agriculture, the bountiful harvests of dairy and grain forming the bedrock of its economy. While modern conveniences have found their place, a palpable connection to the land persists, evident in the well-tended farmsteads and the local pride in the quality of its produce. Travelers passing through might notice the sturdy brick buildings that anchor the downtown, hinting at a history of solid craftsmanship, and perhaps pause to savor the simple pleasures of a Friday fish fry, a time-honored tradition that brings neighbors together in a spirit of shared community.

About This Kiel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kiel, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.912493, -88.035652. 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 Kiel and Manitowoc County.

Detailed location data for Kiel includes the ZIP code (53042), telephone area code (608), county seat of Manitowoc County (Manitowoc), and school district assignment (Kiel 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 Kiel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.