Explore Hales Corners, 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 Hales Corners, 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 Hales Corners.
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 | Hales Corners |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.937515 |
| Longitude | -88.048698 |
| Population | 7,720 |
| Density | 933.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53130 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| County Seat | Milwaukee |
| School District | Whitnall School District |
Hales Corners occupies a verdant expanse of land where the horizon settles into a quiet, terrestrial stillness. It lies 2.5 miles southwest of Greenfield, WI (from Greenfield, WI: bearing 228°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-southwest of West Allis. The landscape finds its anchor near the tranquil waters of Upper Kelly Lake, which offers a reflective surface to the shifting Midwestern sky. Nearby, the Root River meanders through the terrain, cutting a subtle path that defines the local hydrology. The ground remains steady and inland, far removed from the volatility of distant coastlines, favoring instead the grounded stability of open plains. Whitnall Park provides an expansive, preserved green space that shapes the immediate surroundings with its dense textures and open meadows.
Hales Corners emerged from a history of agricultural development that favored the fertile, inland soil of the region. Local industry evolved from these early agrarian roots into a diversified economy, supporting small businesses and service-oriented sectors that cater to the daily rhythms of the residents. The community maintains a steady pace of commerce, drawing strength from its proximity to regional transit arteries and the enduring legacy of its pioneer-era foundations. While the Milwaukee Municipal Mooring Basin lies miles to the north, the local economic life remains focused on the stability of its own immediate surroundings. Workers commute through the gray light of early mornings, contributing to a regional vitality that values industriousness and quiet growth.
Hales Corners fosters a cultural character defined by a blend of Midwestern hospitality and a steady, unassuming social cohesion. Notable landmarks such as the expansive grounds of Whitnall Park serve as the primary stage for seasonal gatherings and community events that draw neighbors together under the changing light. The area has seen the influence of various figures, including the entertainer Liberace, whose early life and musical beginnings are often associated with the broader regional history. Residents participate in a local culture that prizes the comfort of familiar rituals, from autumn festivals to the quiet observation of the seasons. Life here moves with an intentional, deliberate cadence, reflecting the grounded spirit of a place that remains firmly connected to its own distinct identity.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.937515, -88.048698. 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 Hales Corners includes the ZIP code (53130), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Whitnall 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. |