812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
2400 E. Geneva Street, Delavan, WI, 53115, United States
US Highway 2 West, Ashland, WI, 54806, United States
W63N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
10527 Main Street, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
East Irving Avenue at Hazel Street, Oshkosh, WI, 54903, United States
Various locations, Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
1919 Alliant Enery Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
5 Fifth Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
15471 State Highway 32, Mountain, WI, 54149, United States
3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, WI, 54639, United States
1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
5 5th Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
1901 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
100 Monument Square, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
400 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
532 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589, United States
200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
2305 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes, WI, 53181, United States
402 Pine Street, Warrens, WI, 54666, United States
45×90: The Center of the NW Hemisphere
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Wisconsin feels like the center of it all, doesn’t it? And the 45×90 point proves that for the Northern and Western Hemispheres, it is! Technically, it’s the exact center of the northern half of the Western Hemisphere.
On Earth, the 90th Meridian (90°W) marks the halfway point between the Prime Meridian (which runs through London and other locales as 0°) and the International Date Line (180°). In other words, it’s the midpoint of the Western Hemisphere. Meanwhile, the 45th Parallel (45°N) marks the theoretical halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, making it the midpoint of the Northern Hemisphere. Now, this one is a little more debatable, since the slight flattening of the earth’s sphere near the poles means from a mileage standpoint, the halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator is actually about nine miles north, but it depends.
In western Marathon County, 45°N and 90°W meet. The point is prominent on every globe and major world map you’ve ever seen. There are four of these “double-halfway” points on the Earth; this is the only one easily accessible on land. 45×90 is a very unique geographical landmark.
This path leads you to the point where 45°N and 90°W meet.
The 45×90 marker from above.
Directions from Highway 29 Eastbound: Near mile marker 149, turn north of County M and follow it to County U. Turn right on U to Meridian Road. Turn left on Meridian and 1/4 mile north the parking area will be on your right.
Directions from Highway 29 Westbound: Take Exit 150/Edgar (County H) and head north on H. After a few miles, turn left on County U and follow it to Poniatowski. At the main intersection (you’ll know it, trust us), turn left/west, which is a continuation of County U. About one mile down, turn right on Meridian Road; about 1/4 mile north the parking area will be on your right.
“45×90 Club” Guest Book
Wausau is the nearest sizable city to the 45×90 point, and if you make it to their Visitor Center, you can sign the guest book and be a part of the “45×90 Club” – showing you’ve been there. They’ll even give you a commemorative coin!
45×90 Address:
5651 Meridian Road
Athens, WI 54411