Explore Baraboo, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Baraboo, Wisconsin. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Wisconsin or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Baraboo.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Baraboo |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Sauk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.471094 |
| Longitude | -89.744291 |
| Population | 12,556 |
| Density | 659.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53913 |
| Area Code | 920 |
| County Seat | Baraboo |
| School District | Baraboo School District |
Baraboo occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of the Baraboo River as it carves through the surrounding terrain. It lies 10.1 miles east-northeast of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-southeast of Lake Delton. The land here holds a quiet intensity, where the elevation rises toward the modest prominence of Sauk Hill five miles away. To the north, the terrain transitions into the expanse of Pecks Prairie, a basin that offers a wide, open perspective of the sky. Residents often find their way to the Bluff Trail three miles distant, where the path reveals the ancient, weathered character of the local stone. A sense of permanence defines the area, as Nanny Park provides a central point for the community to gather under the expansive Midwestern canopy.
Baraboo grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the reliable flow of the local waterway. The economy historically drew strength from the agricultural bounty of the region, anchored by dairy traditions that shaped the rhythm of daily labor. Over time, the influence of these industries fostered a pragmatic, self-reliant character that still informs the way people approach their work today. While the seasons dictate the pace of life, the local industry has evolved to support a diverse range of enterprises that keep the local economy stable. Even as the decades have passed, the town maintains a steady commitment to the crafts and trades that first established its presence on the map.
Baraboo possesses a distinct cultural identity, deeply colored by the legacies of those who settled here to build a life on the edge of the wilder, unglaciated interior. The presence of Leech Lake nearby offers a quiet space for reflection, mirroring the hushed, contemplative mood that often settles over the region during the long, gray winters. Among the notable figures who once walked these streets, the Ringling brothers stand out as individuals who carried the spirit of the place to a global stage. Local gatherings and festivals frequently highlight the town's heritage, bringing neighbors together to share in the customs that have persisted through generations. Life in Baraboo moves with a deliberate, measured cadence, favoring the enduring value of community connections over the fleeting distractions of the wider world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.471094, -89.744291. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Baraboo includes the ZIP code (53913), telephone area code (920), county seat of Sauk County (Baraboo), and school district assignment (Baraboo School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |