Trempealeau Wisconsin Map

About Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Trempealeau is a locality in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,864. The population density is 338.3 people per km². Trempealeau is located at 44.0055°N, 91.4421°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54661.

Trempealeau lies where the broad Mississippi River, a slow, brown artery, washes against the ancient, unglaciated bluffs of the Driftless Area. It lies 9.7 miles west-northwest of Holmen, WI (from Holmen, WI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-southeast of Buffalo. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the vast, shimmering expanse of the river, reflecting the sky in shifting patterns of gray and blue, meets the stoic, green-draped hills that rise abruptly from the water's edge. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of river silt and the fecundity of the surrounding farmland. The river itself, a constant presence, dictates the flow of life, its currents shaping the very contours of the land and the character of Trempealeau. The history of Trempealeau is as deep and layered as the rich soil that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Originally a trading post, its strategic location on the Mississippi drew settlers who found fortune in the fertile ground and the river's bounty. The economic pulse of Trempealeau has long been tied to agriculture, particularly dairy farming, with the milk trucks a familiar sight on the county roads, their engines a low hum against the quietude of the countryside. More recently, the area has embraced its natural beauty, drawing visitors who come to explore the state park, hike the bluff trails, or simply enjoy the distinctive quietude that settles over Trempealeau as dusk paints the western sky in hues of orange and violet.

About This Trempealeau Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Trempealeau, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.005518, -91.442088. 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 Trempealeau and Trempealeau County.

Detailed location data for Trempealeau includes the ZIP code (54661), telephone area code (715), county seat of Trempealeau County (Whitehall), and school district assignment (Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.