Burlington Wisconsin Map

About Burlington, Wisconsin

Burlington is a locality in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 10,987. The population density is 550.9 people per km². Burlington is located at 42.6781°N, 88.2762°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53105.

Burlington, Wisconsin, unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the gentle slopes of glacial moraines give way to the flatter expanses of the Fox River watershed. It lies 17.2 miles south-south-west of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 204°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-east of Lake Geneva. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain clarity, a crispness that hints at the fertile earth and the open sky above. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their verdant hues deepening as the sun begins its descent, casting long, softened shadows that pool in the hollows. The character of Burlington is etched not just in its architecture, but in the very texture of the land, in the way the drainage ditches trace silver lines through the countryside and the occasional stand of oak trees punctuates the agricultural tapestry. The story of Burlington is one of agricultural roots and industrial aspirations. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich farmland, the town grew alongside the railroads that brought its produce to market. The Fox River, though not a grand waterway, has always been a silent partner in Burlington’s economy, providing power in its early days and now serving as a scenic backdrop for the community. While agriculture remains a visible presence, the legacy of manufacturing, particularly in sectors like automotive parts and food processing, has left its mark on Burlington’s economic identity. You can still see the sturdy brick buildings that once hummed with the energy of industry, their facades now often softened by time and repurposed for contemporary use, a quiet testament to the town’s enduring spirit.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlington, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.678073, -88.276203. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Burlington and Racine County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (53105), telephone area code (608), county seat of Racine County (Racine), and school district assignment (Burlington Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.