Greenfield Wisconsin Map

About Greenfield, Wisconsin

Greenfield is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 37,803. The population density is 1265.7 people per km². Greenfield is located at 42.9614°N, 88.0126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Greenfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53220, 53221.

Greenfield occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland terrain and the steady, deliberate movement of the earth. It lies 1.7 miles north-northwest of Greendale, WI (from Greendale, WI: bearing 330°T), and is situated 7.6 miles southwest of Milwaukee. The proximity of Scout Lake, which lies only two miles from the town’s center, shapes the local hydrology and provides a cooling influence that settles over the region during the long summer evenings. Nearby, the Root River wanders through the landscape just one mile away, its banks offering a slow, rhythmic contrast to the surrounding residential corridors. At Lavies Park, the land opens into a public expanse that invites the light to linger across the grass as the sun descends toward the horizon. This geography maintains a grounded character, far removed from the turbulent motion of distant shores, favoring instead the stable, quiet grace of an inland prairie settlement.

Greenfield emerged from a tradition of industrious settlement, evolving from its early agricultural foundations into a modern center for commerce and diverse enterprise. The local economy draws strength from its established business sectors, where the industry of the past has been refined into the professional and retail services that sustain the current population. Walking through the corridors of trade, one observes the practical ambition that has long defined the region, where the labor of the mid-century continues to inform the present structure of the workforce. The Milwaukee Municipal Mooring Basin, located seven miles away, serves as a reminder of the industrial connectivity that has historically influenced the broader regional economy. Through decades of growth, Greenfield has maintained a steady pace of development, balancing the legacy of its founding efforts with the requirements of a contemporary, interconnected marketplace.

Cultural life in Greenfield reflects the enduring character of its residents, whose collective identity is forged in the shared experience of the regional climate and local traditions. The community gathers at significant landmarks and local parks, finding common ground in the simple, recurring events that anchor the calendar year after year. While many individuals have contributed to the local spirit, the town’s identity is perhaps best recognized through the everyday persistence of its citizens rather than the singular fame of any one person. The atmosphere at dusk carries a particular clarity, suggesting a place that is comfortable in its own skin and unconcerned with the fleeting trends of more frantic locales. Life here proceeds with a measured intensity, where the value of a day is measured by the quiet productivity and the neighborly bonds that persist long after the evening shadows have lengthened over the land.

About This Greenfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenfield, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.961404, -88.012586. 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 Greenfield includes the ZIP code (53220, 53221), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Greenfield School District).

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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.