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Brookfield Wisconsin Map

Explore Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, Wisconsin

How to Use This Brookfield, Wisconsin Map

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

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.

CityBrookfield
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWaukesha County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude43.06432
Longitude-88.117794
Population41,464
Density586.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes53005, 53008, 53045
Area Code608
County SeatWaukesha
School DistrictElmbrook School District

About Brookfield, Wisconsin

Brookfield is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 41,464. The population density is 586.3 people per km². Brookfield is located at 43.0643°N, 88.1178°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brookfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53005, 53008, 53045.

Brookfield defines the character of the southeastern landscape through its steady, terrestrial presence upon the inland plains. It lies 5.1 miles west of Wauwatosa, WI (from Wauwatosa, WI: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-northeast of Waukesha.

The proximity of Pewaukee Lake 27.6, resting just eight miles from the center of Brookfield, provides a vast, silvered stillness that draws the eye toward the horizon. Underwood Creek winds through the terrain, its narrow path carving a quiet passage through the earth and sustaining the local woods. Beyond the immediate development, the land stretches into wide, open spaces where the light at dusk turns the grasses into a deep, burnished gold. Those who walk the trails near Elm Grove Village Park find a quiet respite in the dense foliage that marks the changing seasons. The distant silhouette of Lapham Hill stands as a silent sentinel on the far edge of the horizon, grounding the view in the ancient geology of the region.

Brookfield emerged from the steady expansion of agrarian roots into a hub of modern commerce and industry. Early settlers recognized the utility of the fertile soil, eventually giving way to the organized growth of business districts that now define the local economy. The legacy of those who first broke the ground remains evident in the careful planning of the streets and the preservation of green spaces. Today, the economy thrives on a mixture of professional services and corporate headquarters that anchor the regional vitality. This transition from rural fields to a center of professional activity reflects a persistent ambition, yet the town maintains a measured pace that values stability over frantic change.

Cultural life in Brookfield centers on a shared appreciation for public spaces and the gatherings that bring neighbors together throughout the year. The community takes pride in its educational institutions, which stand as pillars of the local identity and foster a sense of intellectual curiosity. Visitors often gather at local landmarks to observe the seasonal transitions, finding beauty in the way autumn leaves gather along the banks of Underwood Creek. Notable individuals, such as the actor Jerry Zucker, have roots in the broader region, reflecting the quiet influence that this place has exerted on the wider world. Whether attending a local event or enjoying the solitude of the outdoors, residents hold a deep respect for the rhythm of a life lived away from the noise of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Rolling Meadows Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 213° SW
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 331° NW
  • Statewide All Regulatory-Wetland Mitigation Progr* 39 (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 286° W
  • Beasties™ Safari (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 296° NW
  • Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 125° SE
  • Movie Tavern by Marcus (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 170° S
  • Statewide All Regulatory-Wetland Mitigation Progr* (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 319° NW
  • Milwaukee Improv (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 229° SW
  • Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 228° SW
  • Hank Aaron State Trail (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 129° SE
  • Bluemound Country Club (Park) — 3.6 mi, 086° E
  • New Berlin Recreation Trail (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 180° S
  • Little Menomonee River Parkway (Local Recreation) — 4.3 mi, 049° NE
  • Battle House (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 257° W
  • Sunnyhill Home (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 099° E
  • Wilderness Resort Family Event Stage (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 121° SE
  • Spin City (Theme Park) — 5.9 mi, 117° SE
  • Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 082° E
  • Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 237° SW
  • The Little Nature Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 101° E
  • Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 234° SW
  • Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 234° SW
  • Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 313° NW
  • Miller Visitor Center (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 101° E
  • Miller Brewery Tour (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 101° E
  • Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 238° SW
  • Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 233° SW
  • Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.7 mi, 324° NW · 44k acres

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About This Brookfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brookfield, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.06432, -88.117794. 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 Brookfield includes the ZIP code (53005, 53008, 53045), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Elmbrook 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.