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Hartford Wisconsin Map

Explore Hartford, 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.

Interactive Map of Hartford, Wisconsin

How to Use This Hartford, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hartford, 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 Hartford.

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.

CityHartford
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWashington County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude43.317779
Longitude-88.378986
Population15,626
Density716.5 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code53027
Area Code608
County SeatWest Bend
School DistrictHartford Union High School District

About Hartford, Wisconsin

Hartford is a locality in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 15,626. The population density is 716.5 people per km². Hartford is located at 43.3178°N, 88.3790°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Hartford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53027.

Hartford asserts its presence upon the landscape through the quiet, steady movement of the Rubicon River as it carves a path through the valley floor. It lies 8.2 miles west of Polk, WI (from Polk, WI: bearing 266°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west-southwest of Slinger. The waters of Hartford Millpond 32 mirror the sprawling sky, serving as a central point where the light catches the ripples during the long, amber hours of dusk. Beyond the immediate water, the terrain shifts into the persistent, verdant rise of the surrounding landscape. Residents of Hartford often find their way to the paths of Sawyer Park, where the earth feels firm and ancient underfoot. Even from the town’s edge, one might look toward the horizon and trace the faint, distant silhouette of Parnell Esker, which anchors the view far to the east.

Industrial ambition has long defined the character of Hartford, evolving from early milling operations into a diverse center for manufacturing and production. The legacy of these industrious roots remains visible in the sturdy brick facades that line the main thoroughfares, housing businesses that keep the local economy in constant, productive motion. Agriculture continues to exert a quiet influence on the region, with the surrounding fields providing a seasonal rhythm that dictates the pace of commerce. Workers here move with a practiced efficiency, honoring a tradition of craftsmanship that has sustained families through generations of economic change. The proximity to the expansive Kettle Moraine State Forest further colors the local identity, grounding the town in the rugged, forested heritage of the region.

Life in Hartford carries the distinct, unpretentious weight of a place that values substance over spectacle. Cultural life often centers on the shared experience of the Friday fish fry, a ritual that brings neighbors together in the warm, wood-paneled interiors of local supper clubs. The town celebrates its heritage through community gatherings that honor the German and Polish influences woven into its social fiber. Among those who have walked these streets, the racing legend Matt Kenseth stands out as a figure who carried the quiet determination of his hometown to the national stage. Visitors might spend an afternoon observing the interplay of shadow and sunlight at the historic sites downtown, where the architecture remains a testament to the town's enduring sense of self.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Hartford Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 167° S
  • Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 181° S
  • Soaring Free (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 085° E
  • Independence Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 147° SE
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 117° SE
  • Ice Age Trail 56 (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 117° SE
  • Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 117° SE
  • Pike Lake Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 101° E
  • Erin Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 174° S
  • Ice Age Trail (State Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 148° SE
  • Allenton American Legion Post 483 Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 015° N
  • Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 083° E
  • Honey Acres (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 236° SW
  • Oconomowoc River Conservancy (Nature Reserve) — 10.4 mi, 174° S
  • Washington County Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 054° NE
  • “fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 162° S
  • The Bend (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 053° NE
  • Jackson Marsh State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 13.4 mi, 084° E
  • Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 148° SE
  • Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.8 mi, 326° NW · 44k acres

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About This Hartford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hartford, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.317779, -88.378986. 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 Hartford includes the ZIP code (53027), telephone area code (608), county seat of Washington County (West Bend), and school district assignment (Hartford Union High 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.