Explore Greendale, 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 Greendale, 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 Greendale.
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 | Greendale |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.940571 |
| Longitude | -87.995919 |
| Population | 14,854 |
| Density | 1030.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53129 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| County Seat | Milwaukee |
| School District | Greendale School District |
Greendale reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland plains and the deliberate layout of its planned residential corridors. It lies 1.7 miles south-southeast of Greenfield, WI (from Greenfield, WI: bearing 150°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-southwest of Milwaukee. The gentle descent of the land toward the water is punctuated by the presence of Dale Creek, which traces a path through the terrain as if marking the pulse of the earth itself. Muskego Lake sits six miles from the center point, exerting a subtle influence on the local moisture and the expansive, open feel of the horizon. Gazebo Park serves as a central anchor, offering a patch of managed green space where the quality of light at dusk softens the sharp edges of the suburban architecture. Residents observe the changing seasons across these flat expanses, watching the sky shift from the pale, brittle blue of winter to the deep, heavy gold of late summer afternoons.
Greendale emerged from a vision of social reform and cooperative living, grounded in the practical necessity of providing stable housing for working families. This history informs the local economy, which moved from its experimental origins toward a modern identity defined by professional services, regional retail centers, and a steadfast commitment to maintaining its original architectural integrity. The rhythm of commerce here is steady, lacking the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs but retaining a functional, industrious spirit. Small businesses and neighborhood shops line the streets, reflecting an economy built on local patronage and the quiet survival of mid-century planning ideals. While the surrounding region leans into the deep traditions of dairy farming and manufacturing, Greendale focuses on the preservation of its communal character and the maintenance of its unique, historic housing stock.
Cultural life in Greendale centers on the preservation of its heritage and the communal gatherings that define its social calendar. Notable landmarks like the village center offer a tangible connection to the past, serving as a backdrop for local events that draw neighbors together under the canopy of mature trees. The atmosphere remains grounded and unpretentious, favoring the simple pleasure of an evening stroll through the neighborhood or a visit to the local library. While many famous figures move through the broader state, Greendale maintains a quiet pride in its own civic stability, avoiding the transient nature of larger, more anonymous places. The community values a deliberate, measured pace of life, where the intersection of history and modern utility creates a distinct, recognizable home for those who walk its sidewalks.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greendale, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.940571, -87.995919. 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 Greendale includes the ZIP code (53129), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Greendale 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. |