Franklin Wisconsin Map

About Franklin, Wisconsin

Franklin is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 35,886. The population density is 399.2 people per km². Franklin is located at 42.8886°N, 88.0384°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53132.

Franklin unfolds across a landscape that gently rolls, a subtle topography shaped by ancient glacial activity rather than dramatic peaks. It lies 5.2 miles south-south-west of Greenfield, WI (from Greenfield, WI: bearing 195°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of West Allis. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch out under wide, often cerulean skies, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that provide dappled shade in the warmer months. The air, especially in late spring, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning growth, a whisper of the fertile soil that underpins the region. Creeks, like Honey Creek and its tributaries, meander through the countryside, their banks often lined with reeds and the quiet hum of unseen insect life, reflecting the sky in their slow-moving waters. The roots of Franklin run deep into Wisconsin's agricultural past, a heritage still visible in the working farms that dot its periphery and the lingering scent of fresh-cut hay on summer evenings. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich prairie soil, the area has seen its economy evolve, though a connection to the land remains. While industry has found its footing, particularly in manufacturing and distribution, the character of Franklin is still imbued with a sense of groundedness, a quiet resilience forged by generations who worked the earth. This is a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of small details, like the way sunlight catches the dew on a spiderweb or the distant, contented lowing of cattle at dusk, a testament to its enduring connection to the agrarian spirit.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Franklin and Milwaukee County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (54659), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Franklin Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.