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Elkhorn Wisconsin Map

Explore Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn, Wisconsin

How to Use This Elkhorn, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	42.672793
Longitude	-88.544545
Population	10,247
Density	490.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53121
Area Code	608
County Seat	Elkhorn
School District	Elkhorn Area School District

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About Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Elkhorn is a locality in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 10,247. The population density is 490.7 people per km². Elkhorn is located at 42.6728°N, 88.5445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Elkhorn is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53121.

Elkhorn spreads across a landscape of soft, inland prairie where the horizon remains wide and unencumbered by the jagged shadows of distant peaks. It lies 13.6 miles west of Burlington, WI (from Burlington, WI: bearing 269°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-northeast of Delavan. The terrain surrounding Elkhorn is defined by the steady, quiet presence of glacial moraines that rise gently above the surrounding farmland. To the west, the waters of Delavan Lake offer a stillness that mirrors the changing sky, while the persistent flow of Jackson Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the soil nearby. In the autumn, the air takes on a crisp, metallic quality that sharpens the edges of the fields and woods. Within the immediate municipal boundaries, Veterans Park provides a central green expanse where the light of late afternoon settles in long, golden slants across the grass.

Elkhorn emerged from the agricultural ambitions of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the dark, heavy earth. The local economy grew in tandem with the rhythm of the seasons, shifting from the steady labor of dairy farming to the more diverse industrial and professional services that characterize the modern era. While the heavy machinery of nineteenth-century trade has largely given way to contemporary commerce, the legacy of that industrious spirit remains in the layout of the streets. The transition from agrarian roots to a broader economic base has occurred with a deliberate, measured pace. Throughout the decades, Elkhorn has maintained a focus on local enterprise, favoring the resilience of small-scale production over the fleeting trends of larger markets. This history of hard work remains visible in the sturdy brick facades of the central district, which have weathered countless winters with quiet indifference.

Cultural life in Elkhorn is marked by a deep appreciation for tradition and the shared experiences that define a long-standing regional identity. The town serves as a gathering point for the surrounding area, particularly during community events that bring a surge of energy to the quiet streets. Notable figures have emerged from these environs, including the famous musician Les Paul, whose innovative contributions to sound left a lasting mark on global music culture. Residents often congregate at the historic courthouse square, a focal point that anchors the civic life of the people. While the pace of daily existence is steady and predictable, there is a subtle vitality in how the local population honors its heritage while looking toward the future. Elkhorn preserves its character through these small, recurring rituals that solidify the bond between the land and those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunset Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 240° SW
Elkhorn Band Shell (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 240° SW
Babe Mann Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
White River State Trail (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 127° SE
Turtle Valley Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 317° NW
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 001° N
Troy State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 001° N
Ice Castles (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 165° S
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 010° N
Muster Tree - Train Depot (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 239° SW
Civil War - Muster Tree and Train Depot Mural (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 239° SW
Civil War Tree (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 239° SW
Yerkes Observatory (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 185° S
Alpine Valley Music Theatre (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 051° NE
Geneva Lake Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 134° SE
Andy Gump (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 136° SE
Lake Geneva Club Historical Gazebo (Viewpoint) — 8.5 mi, 176° S
Big Foot Beach State Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 142° SE
Science Education Center (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 009° N
Pickerel Lake Fen State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 030° NE
East Troy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 042° NE
Pioneer Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 11.0 mi, 344° N
The Rustic Barn at Prairie Gardens (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 082° E
Lulu Lake State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.2 mi, 022° N
Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.1 mi, 172° S
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.5 mi, 173° S · 638 acres
Stute Farmhouse (Historic Ruins) — 13.6 mi, 002° N

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