Shorewood Hills Wisconsin Map

About Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin

Shorewood Hills is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,149. The population density is 993.3 people per km². Shorewood Hills is located at 43.0775°N, 89.4457°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53705.

Shorewood Hills lies upon a gentle rise overlooking the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Mendota. It lies 2.3 miles west of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 278°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north of Fitchburg. The landscape here is a study in soft contours, where the land slopes with quiet dignity toward the water's edge, a place where the sky often seems to meet the earth in a seamless wash of pale blue and distant green. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding residential streets. In the fall, this canopy ignites in a slow, spectacular burn of crimson and gold, a fleeting, breathtaking artistry that seems to hold its breath before winter's arrival. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent, a subtle perfume of damp earth and the cool breath of the lake, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. The history of Shorewood Hills is intertwined with the development of Madison and the broader agricultural heritage of Dane County. Originally farmland, the area began to transform in the early 20th century into a more suburban enclave, drawing residents who sought both proximity to the university and a quieter, more refined way of life. The local economy, while no longer dominated by dairy farming, still benefits from the intellectual and economic currents flowing from the nearby university, with many residents employed in research, education, and specialized professions. Shorewood Hills retains a distinctive character, a neighborhood that values its tree-lined avenues and its connection to the natural beauty of the lake, a place where the pace of life allows for quiet contemplation and the enjoyment of its well-kept public spaces.

About This Shorewood Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.077496, -89.445676. 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 Shorewood Hills and Dane County.

Detailed location data for Shorewood Hills includes the ZIP code (53705), telephone area code (608), county seat of Dane County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison Metropolitan 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 Shorewood Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.