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Fort Atkinson Wisconsin Map

Explore Fort Atkinson, 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 Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

How to Use This Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	42.928894
Longitude	-88.837051
Population	12,579
Density	858.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53538
Area Code	715
County Seat	Jefferson
School District	Fort Atkinson School District

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About Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Fort Atkinson is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 12,579. The population density is 858.1 people per km². Fort Atkinson is located at 42.9289°N, 88.8371°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fort Atkinson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53538.

Fort Atkinson rests upon a landscape defined by the steady, deliberate movement of the Rock River as it carves through the fertile plains of the region. It lies 8.5 miles northwest of Whitewater, WI (from Whitewater, WI: bearing 321°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-southwest of Jefferson. The geography around Fort Atkinson remains grounded in the quiet expanse of inland prairie, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under the shifting Midwestern sky. Only sixteen miles away, the silhouette of Mount Zion rises as a solitary point of elevation against the otherwise flat, agricultural terrain. Residents often gather near the banks of Haumerson Pond, a tranquil body of water that mirrors the changing colors of the seasons just one mile from the center of activity. Lorman Bicentennial Park provides an immediate, accessible greenspace where the earth feels firm and ancient beneath the boots of those walking its paths.

Fort Atkinson maintains a legacy deeply rooted in the agricultural prosperity of the surrounding dairy country, a tradition that continues to shape its local economy and industrial spirit. Early settlers recognized the utility of the Rock River, which powered the mills and factories that first established the permanence of the settlement. Today, the economy balances this historical reliance on manufacturing with a modern commitment to diverse regional industries and commerce. The rhythm of daily work here reflects a persistent, industrious character, where the labor of the hands remains as respected as the work of the mind. Small-scale manufacturing remains a primary engine for the local workforce, ensuring that the fruits of production remain tied to the immediate needs of the population. This steady focus on enterprise has kept Fort Atkinson resilient, fostering a climate where long-term stability is valued over fleeting trends.

Cultural life in Fort Atkinson pulses with the quiet traditions of its heritage, often celebrated through community gatherings that highlight the shared history of its people. The Water Tower, a prominent landmark, serves as a silent witness to the daily pace of life, rising above the rooftops to anchor the visual identity of the landscape. Local events frequently draw neighbors together, fostering a sense of belonging that is rarely found in larger, more anonymous places. Among those who have achieved wider recognition, the noted writer Lorine Niedecker stands out, as her poetry often captured the spare, honest beauty of the local environment. Even today, the atmosphere remains one of unpretentious clarity, where the light at dusk casts long, soft shadows over the fields and streets. Fort Atkinson endures as a place where the connection between the land and the people is direct, uncomplicated, and deeply felt.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Patrolman McKee Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 262° W
Fort Koshkonong Historic Marker (1832) (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 118° SE
Hoard Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 166° S
National Dairy Shrine Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 166° S
Bark River Nature Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 134° SE
Jones Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 201° S
Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 121° SE
Statewide Public Access - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 121° SE
Panther Integlio Mound (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 254° W
Rock River Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 268° W
The Flame of Friendship (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 208° SW
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 256° W
Turtle Effigy Mound (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 314° NW
Governor Peck Boyhood Home (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 128° SE
Golf Course (Park) — 4.2 mi, 129° SE
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 104° E
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 005° N
Barnett Theater (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 145° SE
Young Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 144° SE
Lake District Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.4 mi, 307° NW
Old Depot (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 142° SE
Aztalan State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 352° N
Johnson Creek Historical Society (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 017° N
Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.0 mi, 116° SE
Tobacco City Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 241° SW
Scuppernong Prairie State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 16.5 mi, 096° E
Old World Wisconsin (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 103° E
Science Education Center (Attraction) — 18.2 mi, 117° SE

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