Oconto Wisconsin Map

About Oconto, Wisconsin

Oconto is a locality in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,625. The population density is 263.2 people per km². Oconto is located at 44.8872°N, 87.8645°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54153.

Oconto rests on the western shore of Green Bay, a wide arm of Lake Michigan, where the land unfurls in a gentle sweep towards the water. It lies 18.6 miles southwest of Marinette, WI (from Marinette, WI: bearing 218°T), and is situated 19.6 miles north-northeast of Suamico. The air here carries the cool, clean scent of the lake, a constant presence that softens the edges of the surrounding countryside. Beyond the town's modest sprawl, fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green rows punctuated by the darker, more somber hues of scattered woodlands. The Oconto River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through this landscape, its banks often fringed with reeds and the occasional weathered dock. In the soft, diffused light of late afternoon, the water mirrors the pale sky, and a quiet stillness settles over the bay, broken only by the distant cry of gulls. The history of Oconto is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its natural setting, its economy once fueled by the robust timber industry that drew settlers in the 19th century. Logging camps gave way to sawmills, and the river itself served as a vital artery for transporting logs downstream. Today, while the echoes of that era are still felt in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the enduring surnames of families, Oconto’s economic pulse beats to a more varied rhythm. Dairy farms dot the countryside, their contented herds a familiar sight, and the proximity to the bay still draws sustenance, particularly in the cherished tradition of the Friday fish fry, a communal ritual that brings neighbors together over plates of freshly caught perch and walleye. This enduring connection to the land and water, a quiet pride in its heritage, defines the distinct character of Oconto.

About This Oconto Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oconto, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.887212, -87.864547. 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 Oconto and Oconto County.

Detailed location data for Oconto includes the ZIP code (54153), telephone area code (715), county seat of Oconto County (Oconto), and school district assignment (Oconto 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 Oconto is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.