Genesee Wisconsin Map

About Genesee, Wisconsin

Genesee is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Genesee is located at 42.9528°N, 88.3590°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53118.

Genesee unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of glaciers, its terrain a gentle swell of fertile earth punctuated by the occasional rise of a moraine, a subtle reminder of ancient ice. It lies 7.6 miles west-south-west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 238°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Village of Waukesha. The air here carries the clean scent of ripening corn and the distant whisper of wind through prairie grasses, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. Fields of soybeans shimmer like emerald seas under the vast Wisconsin sky, their orderly rows stretching towards horizons softened by the haze of summer heat. Along the winding banks of the Bark River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, willow trees weep their verdant branches, and the calls of unseen birds punctuate the quiet hum of agricultural life. This corner of Waukesha County, Genesee, has long drawn sustenance from its fertile soil, its economy historically rooted in the bounty of the land. Generations of farmers have worked these fields, their legacy etched not in grand monuments, but in the steady rhythm of planting and harvest, a dedication that continues to define the character of Genesee. The town itself, a collection of homes and businesses clustered around crossroads, possesses a quiet, unassuming charm. While not a hub of industry in the modern sense, its agricultural heart beats strong, supporting a network of local businesses that serve the surrounding farms. The spirit of self-reliance and community, forged by the demands of rural life, still permeates the interactions here, a subtle resilience that whispers of enduring traditions.

About This Genesee Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Genesee, 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 Genesee and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Genesee includes the ZIP code (53149), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment. 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 Genesee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.