New Glarus Wisconsin Map

About New Glarus, Wisconsin

New Glarus is a locality in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,172. The population density is 486.9 people per km². New Glarus is located at 42.8144°N, 89.6351°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53574.

New Glarus rises from the verdant, rolling terrain of Wisconsin's unglaciated Driftless region, a landscape of gentle slopes and sheltered valleys where the land seems to have been molded by slow, deliberate hands rather than the sharp gouge of glaciers. It lies 12.8 miles north of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 358°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-southwest of Belleville. The fields here are a patchwork of emerald and gold, often edged by stands of mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from the pale, watery blue of morning to the deep, bruised purple of an approaching storm. A quiet stillness often settles over the countryside, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the whir of a combine harvester in the late summer sun, and the air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the faintest hint of pine from the scattered wooded areas. The very contours of the land invite contemplation, a subtle invitation to slow down and observe the patient unfolding of the seasons. This particular corner of Wisconsin owes its distinct character to the Swiss immigrants who arrived in the mid-19th century, seeking refuge and opportunity and establishing New Glarus with a deep connection to their homeland's traditions and a thriving dairy economy. The echoes of their heritage are still palpable, evident in the charming architecture that graces the downtown streets and the enduring celebration of Swiss culture, most notably during its renowned Oktoberfest. The local economy, while still rooted in agriculture, has broadened to embrace tourism, drawing visitors eager to experience the unique blend of European charm and Midwestern friendliness, perhaps to sample the renowned local cheese or enjoy a Friday night fish fry at one of the neighborhood supper clubs, a cherished ritual that binds the community together.

About This New Glarus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Glarus, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.814447, -89.635122. 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 New Glarus and Green County.

Detailed location data for New Glarus includes the ZIP code (53574), telephone area code (715), county seat of Green County (Monroe), and school district assignment (New Glarus 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 New Glarus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.