Rangeline, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rangeline, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
Rangeline, Wisconsin Location in Wisconsin Show map of Wisconsin Rangeline, Wisconsin Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Marathon
Elevation	366 m (1,201 ft)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	715 and 534
GNIS feature ID	1572074

Rangeline is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is found within Marathon County, specifically spread across parts of two towns: Day and Green Valley.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Rangeline is a place where people live, but it does not have its own separate local government. This means it is not officially a city or a village. Instead, the area is usually governed by the larger county or the towns it is part of.

How Unincorporated Communities Work

• Local Services: Services like road maintenance, police, and fire protection are often provided by the county or the surrounding towns.
• No Mayor: Unlike a city, an unincorporated community does not have its own mayor or city council.
• Community Feel: Even without a separate government, these places still have a strong sense of community. People often know their neighbors well.

Where is Rangeline Located?

Rangeline is situated in the central part of Wisconsin. It lies along a road known as County Road C.

Finding Rangeline on a Map

• East of State Highway 97: If you are traveling on State Highway 97, Rangeline is about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the east.
• East of Rozellville: It is also located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) east of another community called Rozellville.
• Marathon County: This area is part of Marathon County, which is one of the largest counties in Wisconsin by land area.