The 45°N - 90°W Geographic Marker is located in northwest Marathon County in the Town of Rietbrock.  A quarter-mile pathway will lead you to the point that is the exact center of the Northwest Hemisphere where the 45th Parallel of Latitude intersects the 90th Meridian of Longitude. There are only four 45° - 90° locations in the world.  Two of these are located in oceans, one is located on a mountainous portion of China and one is located here in Central Wisconsin.  Marathon County’s location is the only conveniently accessible marker in the world. There is a perceived significance that this geographical location is responsible for the prevalence and high quality of ginseng in Marathon County. Anyone who visits the marker is encouraged to stop at the LaQuinta Inn (1910 Stewart Ave) to receive club coin or email/call the CVB (frontdesk@visitwausau.com or 715-355-8788) to discuss shipping options.  

Maps

45°N - 90°W Map