Necedah Wisconsin Map

About Necedah, Wisconsin

Necedah is a locality in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,142. The population density is 157.0 people per km². Necedah is located at 44.0261°N, 90.0740°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54646.

Necedah sits on the Wisconsin River, a quiet anchor in a landscape shaped by water and time. It lies 27.8 miles south-southwest of Wisconsin Rapids, WI (from Wisconsin Rapids, WI: bearing 207°T), and is situated 15.8 miles north of Mauston. The land here, just west of the great glacial lake that once dominated the region, folds and rolls in gentle swells, a subtle echo of the unglaciated Driftless Area that nudges its southern flank. Pines and oaks, thick and green for much of the year, crowd the banks of the river, their shadows stretching long and cool across the sluggish current, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the water in hues of bruised plum and faded gold. This is country that breathes slow, where the air carries the damp scent of marsh and the dry whisper of pine needles. The history of Necedah is tied to the river's flow and the logging fortunes it once carried. Early settlers, drawn by the timber and the promise of water-powered mills, established a foothold, their labor fueling a modest economy that has since shifted towards agriculture, with dairy farms dotting the surrounding countryside. The Friday night fish fry remains a local ritual, a comforting cadence in the week, and the supper club tradition, with its hearty fare and dim lighting, speaks to a enduring sense of community. While no grand monuments mark its existence, there's a quiet dignity to Necedah, a sense of place that feels earned, like the well-worn planks of a familiar porch.

About This Necedah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Necedah, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.026078, -90.074018. 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 Necedah and Juneau County.

Detailed location data for Necedah includes the ZIP code (54646), telephone area code (715), county seat of Juneau County (Mauston), and school district assignment (Necedah 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 Necedah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.