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Bristol Wisconsin Map

Explore Bristol, 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 Bristol, Wisconsin

How to Use This Bristol, Wisconsin Map

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

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	Bristol
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Kenosha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.532323
Longitude	-88.009098
Population	5,192
Density	61.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	53104, 53142
Area Code	608
County Seat	Kenosha
School District	Westosha Central High School District

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About Bristol, Wisconsin

Bristol is a locality in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,192. The population density is 61.3 people per km². Bristol is located at 42.5323°N, 88.0091°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bristol is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53104, 53142.

Bristol occupies a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by the steady, unhurried pace of the Midwestern plains. It lies 3.2 miles east of Salem, WI (from Salem, WI: bearing 85°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Pleasant Prairie. The landscape surrounding Bristol unfolds in broad, open stretches of fertile soil that catch the golden, horizontal light of late afternoon with a particular clarity. A gentle topography characterizes the region, where the modest rise of Gander Mountain punctuates the horizon some nine miles away. Local waters remain modest and essential, as Salem Branch meanders just a mile from the center, providing a subtle, rhythmic boundary to the local environment. Beyond the immediate fields, the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve offers a dense, verdant retreat eight miles distant, while the waters of Montgomery Lake sit quietly two miles away, reflecting the shifting colors of the changing seasons.

Agriculture formed the bedrock of early life in Bristol, grounding the local economy in the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest. Generations have cultivated these lands, maintaining a legacy of dairy and crop production that continues to define the regional character. Over time, the economy transitioned to incorporate modern industrial and logistical operations, drawn by the accessibility of the surrounding road networks. Small businesses and local enterprises provide the primary fiber of the daily economy, supporting a work ethic shaped by the practical demands of the climate. The resilience of the regional industries reflects a pragmatic approach to development, favoring steady, measured growth over rapid transformation.

Cultural life in Bristol carries the echoes of the various European traditions brought by early settlers, which linger in the communal gatherings and local social habits. Residents often congregate at Firemens Park, a primary point of connection for civic events and outdoor recreation that anchors the social calendar. The atmosphere remains understated, prioritizing long-standing neighborly relations and the quiet rituals of daily life over the clamor of larger urban centers. While no national figures claim this specific soil as their origin, the people here maintain a strong sense of identity rooted in their own local history and shared experience. Life proceeds with a deliberate focus on the immediate surroundings, celebrating the distinct, seasonal shifts of the interior landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bristol Woods County Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
George Lake State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 265° W
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 265° W
Dutch Gap 4 (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 181° S
Dutch Gap Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 183° S
Pine Dunes Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 161° S
Red Wing Slough (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 205° SW
Dutch Gap 2 (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.9 mi, 184° S
Wisconsin Welcome Sign (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 118° SE
Prairie Springs Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 088° E
Vegetable Justice (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 130° SE
Dirty Duck Guild (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 131° SE
Bumper Cars (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 049° NE
Lord Mayor's Forum (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 131° SE
Fountainside Music Stage (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 132° SE
Russell Military Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 133° SE
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 134° SE
Hooker Lake Marsh Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.1 mi, 295° NW
Redwing Slough Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.3 mi, 209° SW
Sundial (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 359° N
Cameron Nahf Memorial Tree (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 098° E
Richard Bong Recreation Area (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 316° NW
Diettrich Farm Horseback Riding School (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.3 mi, 313° NW
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 232° SW
Vern Wolf (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 319° NW
Jockey International Globe (Public Artwork) — 9.3 mi, 069° E
Lemin Street Gallery (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 066° NE
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 161° S
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 187° S
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 185° S

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