Explore Germantown, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Germantown, 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 Germantown.
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 | Germantown |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.234527 |
| Longitude | -88.124999 |
| Population | 20,917 |
| Density | 234.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 53022, 53924, 53076 |
| Area Code | 920, 608 |
| County Seat | West Bend |
| School District | Germantown School District |
Germantown reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet presence of Mud Lake, which sits just four miles from the center point of the terrain. It lies 3.5 miles north of Menomonee Falls, WI (from Menomonee Falls, WI: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.6 miles southeast of Polk. The Menomonee River winds through the local topography only one mile away, carving a subtle path through the fields and woodlands that characterize the region. While the Parnell Esker looms thirty-one miles away as a distant geological marker, the immediate environment remains defined by the open plains and fertile soil that supported early agrarian life. Residents often gather at Firemens Park, a dedicated space that serves as the primary outdoor anchor for the local population. The air here holds a crisp, inland quality, far removed from any coastal influence, carrying the scent of damp earth and seasonal change across the horizon.
Germantown reflects a history built upon the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the surrounding plains. The local economy has matured from its foundational roots in farming into a diverse landscape of manufacturing and light industry that sustains the modern workforce. Businesses thrive on the steady rhythm of regional commerce, supported by a infrastructure that balances growth with the preservation of its quiet, working-class heritage. This balance ensures that the pace of life remains deliberate, favoring long-term stability over the frantic energy found in denser urban corridors. The legacy of these industries is visible in the well-maintained industrial parks and the steady expansion of commercial districts that define the current economic character of Germantown.
Cultural identity in Germantown is expressed through a deep appreciation for community-centered traditions and the seasonal shifts that dictate the local calendar. Notable landmarks include the preserved historical sites that dot the landscape, serving as quiet reminders of the families who first cultivated this soil. Residents frequently engage in local events held at Firemens Park, where the camaraderie of neighbors defines the social fabric more effectively than any grand monument. While the Kettle Moraine State Forest remains a significant natural destination nineteen miles away for those seeking deeper wilderness, the daily experience here is one of grounded, suburban contentment. The town remains a place where the focus rests on the immediate connections between neighbors, reflecting a character shaped by the steady, unpretentious nature of the Midwestern interior.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Germantown, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.234527, -88.124999. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Germantown includes the ZIP code (53022, 53924, 53076), telephone area code (920, 608), county seat of Washington County (West Bend), and school district assignment (Germantown School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |