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Crawford Wisconsin Map

Explore Crawford, 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 Crawford, Wisconsin

How to Use This Crawford, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.249155
Longitude	-90.8294
Population	16,650
Density	18.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	54631, 54660
Area Code	715
County Seat	Prairie du Chien

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About Crawford, Wisconsin

Crawford is a locality in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 16,650. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Crawford is located at 43.2492°N, 90.8294°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54631, 54660.

Crawford rests amidst the unglaciated terrain of a region defined by ancient, weathered ridges and deep, verdant depressions. It lies 22.7 miles north-northwest of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 340°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-northwest of Westport. The landscape surrounding Crawford is characterized by the tight, winding orientation of Crow Hollow, which dictates the flow of drainage and the placement of local roads. Only a mile away, the Kickapoo River carves a serpentine path through the earth, its waters mirroring the shifting colors of the canopy above. The horizon is punctuated by the prominence of Rattlesnake Point, a silent sentinel rising eight miles to the north. Further out, the stillness of Dead Lake offers a quiet counterpoint to the movement of the nearby streams, situated ten miles from the center of activity. The air here holds a crisp, earthen weight, particularly during the transition of seasons when the sunlight grows thin and golden over the fields.

Agricultural heritage remains the steady pulse of Crawford, where generations have worked the soil to sustain a legacy of dairy and timber production. The proximity of the Kickapoo Wildlife Area provides a protected buffer where the natural rhythms of the woods intersect with the managed fields of the valley. Local industry has evolved from early agrarian roots into a focused economy that values the careful stewardship of land and timber resources. Small-scale operations dominate the landscape, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate, seasonal labor over the frantic speed of urban centers. Residents of Crawford often find that the work of the day is inextricably tied to the condition of the weather and the health of the surrounding woods. This commitment to the land ensures that the local economy remains grounded in the physical reality of the seasons.

Culture in Crawford is defined by a quiet, persistent independence and a deep familiarity with the immediate geography. Social life often congregates around communal gathering points where the history of the region is passed down through simple, unadorned conversation. While no globally famous figures claim Crawford as a birthplace, the individuals who remain here are recognized for their endurance and their mastery of the local environment. Visitors might find their way to the Kickapoo Wildlife Area for a sense of solitude, as the park serves as a primary landmark for those who appreciate the untouched character of the region. The rhythm of daily life is marked by the shifting light across the ridges and the subtle changes in the vegetation throughout the year. Life in Crawford persists with an authentic, quiet dignity that prizes the integrity of the landscape above all else.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kickapoo Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 337° NW
Hogback Prairie State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 209° SW
Statewide Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 213° SW
La Crosse Area Comprehensive Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 115° SE
Gays Mills Apple Orchards (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 353° N
Seneca War Memorial (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 280° W
Floyd Von Haden Recreation Area (Local Park) — 8.9 mi, 144° SE
F G Wilson State Forest Nursery (State Resource Management Area) — 9.7 mi, 136° SE
Blaine Theater (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 142° SE
Soldiers Grove Origins (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 015° N
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.2 mi, 280° W · 274k acres
5-column Rock (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 000° N
Eagle Cave (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 091° E
Luster Heights (Viewpoint) — 19.3 mi, 248° W
Effigy Mounds National Monument (National Monument) — 20.1 mi, 241° SW · 2,460 acres
Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 154° SE
Bear Mound (Historic Ruins) — 20.7 mi, 239° SW
Igor the Mouse (Public Artwork) — 20.7 mi, 155° SE
Great Bear Mound (Historic Ruins) — 20.8 mi, 239° SW
Museum of River History (Museum) — 21.0 mi, 292° W
St. Feriole Island Play Area (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 231° SW
Viva Gallery (Gallery) — 21.3 mi, 352° N
Fur Trade Museum (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 231° SW
Historic Temple Theatre (Cinema) — 21.4 mi, 352° N
Vernon County Historical Society (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 352° N
St. Feriole Island Riverfront Playground (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 231° SW
Wyalusing State Park (State Park) — 21.8 mi, 216° SW
Pikes Peak State Park (State Park) — 22.9 mi, 230° SW
Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.2 mi, 215° SW · 2,440 acres

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