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Big Bend Wisconsin Map

Explore Big Bend, 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.

Interactive Map of Big Bend, Wisconsin

How to Use This Big Bend, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Big Bend, 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 Big Bend.

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	Big Bend
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Waukesha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.881403
Longitude	-88.206757
Population	1,483
Density	176.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	53103, 53189
Area Code	608
County Seat	Waukesha
School District	Mukwonago School District

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About Big Bend, Wisconsin

Big Bend is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,483. The population density is 176.1 people per km². Big Bend is located at 42.8814°N, 88.2068°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Big Bend is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53103, 53189.

Big Bend anchors itself firmly within a landscape defined by the persistent, winding passage of the Fox River. It lies 3.8 miles west-southwest of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 244°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of Waukesha. The land here holds the quiet weight of the Midwest, where the terrain levels out into expansive stretches of fertile soil and temperate woodland. Three miles from the center of Big Bend, the waters of Lake Denoon catch the afternoon light, their surface mirroring the changing hues of the sky as day turns toward dusk. The air in Big Bend carries a crisp, terrestrial freshness, distinct from the humid extremes of the plains, while the horizon remains largely unobstructed save for the distant, gentle rise of Lapham Hill. Residents often gather at Big Bend Village Park, a space that serves as a quiet center for local recreation and a vantage point to observe the seasonal migrations of the regional flora and fauna.

Settlement in Big Bend grew from the necessity of harnessing the nearby waterways, fostering an economy that long relied upon the productivity of the surrounding fields and the milling of timber. The cultural character of Big Bend reflects the industrious spirit of the pioneers who established these inland outposts, favoring a rhythm of life that aligns with the harvest and the steady, unceasing flow of the Fox River. While modern commerce has shifted, the identity of Big Bend remains tied to its heritage as a place of agricultural foundation and deliberate growth. The stillness of the evenings here provides a stark contrast to the industrious output of the surrounding region, marking Big Bend as a locality that values its connection to the inland soil and the steady, reliable presence of its natural landmarks.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Big Bend Village Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 215° SW
Martin's Woods State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 mi, 280° W
Denoon Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 135° SE
Engel Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 089° E
Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 080° E
Badertscher Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 033° NE
Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 107° E
Tichigan Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 185° S
Wind Lake Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 147° SE
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 4.6 mi, 053° NE
Norwegian Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 162° S
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 154° SE
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 134° SE
Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 343° N
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 343° N
Dorothy Goff Frisch Recital Hall (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 353° N
Shattuck Music Center (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 353° N
Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 353° N
Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 353° N
Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 353° N
Saint Fiacre (Public Artwork) — 9.6 mi, 067° NE
Gertrude Basse the Cow (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 350° N
Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 012° N
NAdiaNA Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.4 mi, 063° NE
Movie Tavern by Marcus (Cinema) — 11.4 mi, 026° NE
Battle House (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 000° N
East Troy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 236° SW
Greenfield Historical Society (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 064° NE
Lulu Lake State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 256° W
Richard Bong Recreation Area (State Park) — 15.6 mi, 166° S

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