Explore Beloit, 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 Beloit, 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 Beloit.
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 | Beloit |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Rock County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.523506 |
| Longitude | -89.01766 |
| Population | 36,657 |
| Density | 816.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 53511, 53512 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Janesville |
| School District | Beloit School District |
Beloit reveals itself through the steady, southward migration of the Rock River as it cuts a path through the midwestern plains. It lies 12.1 miles south of Janesville, WI (from Janesville, WI: bearing 183°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north of Roscoe. The river remains a constant companion to the residents, its currents reflecting the shifting amber and violet hues of a prairie sunset. Beyond the banks, the land stretches out into fertile, productive soil that defines the surrounding agricultural character. Travelers seeking a quiet retreat often find themselves wandering toward Pearl Lake, which lies only two miles away from the primary residential corridors. Even the distant, silent presence of Mount Zion, fifteen miles away, provides a subtle orientation point for those navigating the expansive, open vistas of the region.
Beloit traces its industrial origins to the mid-nineteenth century, when the harnessing of water power began to shape its economic trajectory. The manufacturing sector historically anchored the local workforce, fostering a climate of resilience that persists in the modern era. Diverse industries, ranging from precision engineering to specialized metal fabrication, continue to sustain the livelihood of the people who reside here. This commitment to production remains a hallmark of the local identity, grounding the economy in tangible, observable labor. As the seasons change, the rhythm of the workweek aligns with the steady output of these regional enterprises. The legacy of these ventures is visible in the sturdy brick architecture that remains a fixture of the older districts.
Beloit maintains a distinct cultural identity, deeply influenced by the presence of Beloit College, which has served as a center for academic and intellectual inquiry since its inception. The campus grounds offer a thoughtful contrast to the bustling activity of the surrounding streets, where historical preservation efforts keep the character of the past alive. Riverside Park provides an essential gathering space for the public, offering a green refuge where the community hosts diverse regional events throughout the year. Among those who have walked these paths, the civil rights activist Roy Chapman Andrews stands out for his significant contributions to natural history and exploration. Life here moves with a deliberate, sincere pace, marked by the traditions of the Midwest and a quiet pride in the local heritage. During the warmer months, the air carries the scent of the nearby Hononegah County Forest Preserve, connecting the urban experience to the wilder, wooded spaces just five miles away.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beloit, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.523506, -89.01766. 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 Beloit includes the ZIP code (53511, 53512), telephone area code (715), county seat of Rock County (Janesville), and school district assignment (Beloit 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. |