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Fort McCoy Wisconsin Map

Explore Fort McCoy, 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 McCoy, Wisconsin

How to Use This Fort McCoy, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.010098
Longitude	-90.685727
Population	10,000
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	54656
Area Code	715
County Seat	Sparta

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About Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Fort McCoy is a locality in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 10,000. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Fort McCoy is located at 44.0101°N, 90.6857°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54656.

Fort McCoy occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic movement of water and the quiet endurance of the earth. It lies 28.5 miles east of Holmen, WI (from Holmen, WI: bearing 83°T), and is situated 7.8 miles northeast of Sparta. Tarr Creek carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the pale, shifting light of the Wisconsin sky as it winds through the lowlands. Nearby, the stillness of Suukjak Sep Lake offers a mirror to the surrounding woods, while the expanse of Tarr Valley creates a broad, open corridor for the cooling winds of the interior. To the east, the silhouette of Summit Ridge rises against the horizon, providing a constant, anchored presence for those who observe the changing colors of the seasons. The nearby La Crosse River Fishery Area serves as a sanctuary where the land remains largely undisturbed, preserving the raw, unhurried character of the local geography.

Fort McCoy emerged from the necessity of strategic preparation, growing into a cornerstone of regional stability and military training. The economy here functions with a steady, industrial precision, anchored by the continuous operations required to maintain such a significant installation. Long ago, the surrounding land supported agricultural pursuits that shaped the early character of the region, leaving behind a legacy of hard-won self-sufficiency. Today, the focus remains on the professional development of service members, creating an environment where efficiency and duty define the daily rhythm of life. The presence of the installation influences the local commerce and infrastructure, ensuring that the pace of activity matches the rigorous demands of its core mission.

Fort McCoy maintains a distinct cultural identity that feels separate from the frantic energy of metropolitan life, favoring a quiet, disciplined atmosphere. The area serves as a place where generations have learned the value of precision, and the local events often reflect a deep respect for service and civic commitment. While the installation itself is the primary landmark, the surrounding natural features provide a necessary balance to the structured environment of the grounds. Life here is marked by the subtle shifts in the weather and the persistent, grounding influence of the land itself. Although the region remains modest in its public profile, it stands as a place of significant consequence, shaped by the people who move through its gates and the quiet, enduring beauty of the fields that stretch toward the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

La Crosse River Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 248° W
La Crosse River State Trail (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 226° SW
Big Creek Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.8 mi, 319° NW
Scattered Forest Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 038° NE
Monroe County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 338° N
Sparta Free Library (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 234° SW
Masonic Lodge (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 234° SW
Elroy-Sparta State Trail (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 207° SW
Jackson County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 359° N
Black River State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 10.3 mi, 004° N
Cranberry Discovery Center (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 048° NE
Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 13.9 mi, 288° W
Necedah Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 15.0 mi, 065° NE · 108k acres
Black River Valley (Monument) — 16.6 mi, 351° N
Bangor & Area Historical Society (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 242° SW
Bell AH-1 (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 242° SW
M60a3 (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 242° SW
William's Ridge (Viewpoint) — 19.4 mi, 354° N
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.1 mi, 077° E · 88k acres
Omaha State Trail Tunnel (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 121° SE
Elroy Tunnel Mural (Public Artwork) — 27.8 mi, 132° SE
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.9 mi, 251° W · 274k acres
Riverside Amusement Park (Theme Park) — 29.4 mi, 250° W
Hillsboro Historical Society (Museum) — 29.7 mi, 145° SE
Firebowl (Theatre) — 29.9 mi, 277° W
Swarthout Museum (Museum) — 31.0 mi, 244° SW
Dahl Auto Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 244° SW
The Pump House Regional Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 31.6 mi, 244° SW
Vernon County Historical Society (Museum) — 33.0 mi, 198° S
Historic Temple Theatre (Cinema) — 33.0 mi, 198° S

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