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Dodgeville Wisconsin Map

Explore Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville, Wisconsin

How to Use This Dodgeville, Wisconsin Map

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

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.

CityDodgeville
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyIowa County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude42.960274
Longitude-90.130124
Population4,984
Density473.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes53533, 53595
Area Code715
County SeatDodgeville
School DistrictDodgeville School District

About Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Dodgeville is a locality in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,984. The population density is 473.7 people per km². Dodgeville is located at 42.9603°N, 90.1301°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dodgeville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53533, 53595.

Dodgeville emerges from the unglaciated landscape as a place defined by the quiet persistence of the earth and the clear, steady flow of the Dodge Branch. It lies 3.1 miles west-northwest of Iowa, WI (from Iowa, WI: bearing 295°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-northeast of Mineral Point. The terrain surrounding Dodgeville reveals the deep, ancient character of the Driftless region, where rugged limestone outcrops rise above the verdant fields. To the west, the gentle rise of Union Ridge marks the horizon, while the terrain softens toward the serene waters of Cox Hollow Lake. Within the quiet expanse of the countryside, the basin of Cox Hollow offers a sanctuary of woodland and limestone bluffs that catch the low, golden light of late afternoon. At the center of daily life, Wilson Park provides a green corridor where the rhythm of the seasons remains visible in the changing color of the leaves.

Dodgeville maintains a connection to its past through the legacy of lead mining, which first drew settlers to these hills in the early nineteenth century. This industrial heritage shifted over time toward a resilient economy grounded in agriculture, where dairy farming remains a cornerstone of the regional identity. The influence of early immigrant groups, particularly those from Cornwall, left an indelible mark on the architectural character and labor practices that shaped the local industries. Today, the economy balances these agrarian roots with a diverse range of small businesses that serve the surrounding rural population. The steady, deliberate pace of commerce in Dodgeville reflects a community that values the labor of the hand and the stability of the land.

Cultural life in Dodgeville thrives through a blend of local traditions and a deep-seated respect for the vernacular history of the region. The architecture of the town, featuring limestone structures that have weathered many winters, stands as a testament to the endurance of those who built them. Every summer, the town gathers for community celebrations that echo the heritage of the early settlers and highlight the distinct character of the local people. While few global icons claim this place as their origin, the spirit of the area is well-represented by the professional dedication of figures like the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who found profound inspiration in the nearby landscape. Visitors often find that the true beauty of Dodgeville lies in the simple clarity of the air and the way the evening shadows stretch across the fields.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Centennial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 157° SE
  • Harris Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 073° E
  • Military Ridge State Trail (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 353° N
  • Governor Dodge State Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 002° N
  • Boeing C-97G (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 347° N
  • Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 360° N
  • Cox Hollow Streambank Protection Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 360° N
  • Dodge's Grove and Fort Union (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 169° S
  • Old Military Road (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 069° E
  • Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 017° N
  • Stephens Falls (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 000° N
  • Barreltown Grassland And Stream Conservation Area - Swgsca (State Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 221° SW
  • Twin Valley Cave (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 022° N
  • Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 066° NE
  • James J Rule Timber Demo Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.3 mi, 296° NW
  • Shake Rag (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 199° S
  • Mineral Point Opera House (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 200° S
  • Cabin Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 063° NE
  • Major Pine Relict (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 063° NE
  • House on The Rock (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 358° N
  • Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 11.0 mi, 004° N
  • Gard Theater (Cinema) — 15.3 mi, 012° N
  • Dane County Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 23.3 mi, 091° E
  • Mount Vernon Creek Fishery Area (Nature Reserve) — 23.5 mi, 091° E
  • Avalon Cinema (Cinema) — 23.5 mi, 228° SW
  • Igor the Mouse (Public Artwork) — 26.6 mi, 273° W
  • Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 274° W
  • Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.8 mi, 221° SW · 274k acres

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About This Dodgeville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.960274, -90.130124. 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 Dodgeville includes the ZIP code (53533, 53595), telephone area code (715), county seat of Iowa County (Dodgeville), and school district assignment (Dodgeville 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.