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Hudson Wisconsin Map

Explore Hudson, 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 Hudson, Wisconsin

How to Use This Hudson, Wisconsin Map

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

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	Hudson
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	St. Croix County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.963882
Longitude	-92.730253
Population	14,755
Density	842.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54016
Area Code	715
County Seat	Hudson
School District	Hudson School District

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About Hudson, Wisconsin

Hudson is a locality in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 14,755. The population density is 842.0 people per km². Hudson is located at 44.9639°N, 92.7303°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Hudson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54016.

Hudson anchors itself firmly against the cooling currents of Lake Saint Croix, where the water mirrors a sky that shifts from bruised violet to pale amber at the close of day. It lies 10.2 miles northwest of River Falls, WI (from River Falls, WI: bearing 320°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-southeast of Stillwater. The terrain here rises from the water’s edge into a landscape defined by the deep, quiet gravity of the interior plains. Only a mile away, the Willow River cuts a persistent path through the earth, feeding into the wider regional drainage that shapes the local topography. To the east, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of Warrentown Ridge, a reminder of the ancient shifts that forged this land. Even when the light grows thin in the autumn, the expanse of the valley remains a testament to the slow, deliberate work of the wind and the seasons.

Settlers arrived in Hudson with a sharp focus on the lumber trade and the steady transit of goods along the primary waterway, establishing a foundation of resilience that persists today. The local economy has since branched into a diverse mixture of manufacturing, specialized services, and professional commerce that keeps the streets active through the workweek. While the old sawmills have long since vanished, the spirit of industry remains, bolstered by the agricultural bounty found in the nearby Mann Valley. People here value a day’s labor that leaves a visible mark on the world, much like the early pioneers who cleared the timber to make space for the first foundations. The legacy of these industrious beginnings is still felt in the sturdy brick architecture that lines the older commercial districts.

Hudson maintains a cultural character defined by the quiet intersection of civic pride and an appreciation for the natural world, particularly within the green spaces of Lakefront Park. Residents often gather here to witness the changing colors of the trees, a phenomenon that feels particularly vibrant compared to the deeper, shadowed reaches of the John H. Allison Forest. The local calendar is marked by community events that celebrate the rhythm of the seasons, drawing neighbors together under the clear, unpolluted light of the inland plains. While the pace of life remains steady, the region has seen the influence of figures like the inventor Willis Haviland Carrier, who was born in the vicinity and whose work changed how the world experiences climate. It is a place where the stillness of the afternoon is broken only by the sound of the wind moving across the open fields or the occasional call of a bird circling the water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hudson Golf Club (Park) — 0.0 mi, 025° NE
Wisconsin Welcomes You (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 264° W
Birkmose Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 282° W
Grandview Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 028° NE
River Bench (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 289° W
Seasons on St. Croix (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 298° NW
Picnic Point (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 289° W
Hudson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 302° NW
The Phipps Theater (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 303° NW
Hudson Soccer Association (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 067° NE
Louis Massey (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 312° NW
Willow River State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 360° N
Belwin Conservancy (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 260° W
Thanks for Visiting Minnesota (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 261° W
Bayport State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 301° NW
St. Croix Savanna State Scientific and Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 311° NW
St. Croix County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 4.4 mi, 090° E
Rattlesnake Effigy Mound (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 210° SW
Willow River State Habitat Area-Western Prairie Habitat Restoration Area (State Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 051° NE
Afton State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 197° S
Washington County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 319° NW
Stillwater Art Guild Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 330° NW
Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.4 mi, 341° N · 4,903 acres
Falls Theater (Cinema) — 8.9 mi, 145° SE
Falon's Nest (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 145° SE
Arcola Mill (Historic Ruins) — 12.2 mi, 355° N
Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.5 mi, 271° W
Cottage Grove Armory - Minnesota National Guard (Historic Castle / Fort) — 14.9 mi, 232° SW
White Bear Armory (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 302° NW
White Bear Lake Historical Society (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 302° NW

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