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Jefferson Wisconsin Map

Explore Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, Wisconsin

How to Use This Jefferson, Wisconsin Map

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

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	Jefferson
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.005559
Longitude	-88.807327
Population	7,793
Density	516.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53549
Area Code	715
County Seat	Jefferson
School District	Jefferson School District

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About Jefferson, Wisconsin

Jefferson is a locality in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,793. The population density is 516.8 people per km². Jefferson is located at 43.0056°N, 88.8073°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jefferson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53549.

Jefferson anchors itself firmly within the fertile, undulating landscape of the Midwest, where the land stretches out in broad, productive swaths of prairie and woodland. It lies 5.5 miles north-northeast of Fort Atkinson, WI (from Fort Atkinson, WI: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southeast of Lake Mills. The Rock River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its current providing a steady, rhythmic pulse to the local environment as it winds past the edges of town. Rose Lake lies just a short distance away, offering a quiet, reflective stillness that contrasts with the movement of the nearby waterway. Residents often gather at Rotary Park, a space that serves as a communal living room where the transition from afternoon warmth to the cooling shadows of dusk is particularly vivid. The horizon remains wide and open, occasionally punctuated by the distant, subtle rise of Liberty Mound, which stands as a silent sentinel over the plains.

Jefferson draws its historical identity from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in the rich, dark soil and the proximity of reliable water sources. The economy remains tethered to the land, with agriculture and specialized manufacturing forming the backbone of a workforce that values tangible, high-quality production. Local businesses have evolved alongside the changing seasons, balancing the traditional demands of dairy and crop cycles with modern technical trades. This industrious character is reflected in the well-kept storefronts and the steady, purposeful pace of daily commerce. History here is not a static relic but a living influence, seen in the sturdy architecture that survives as a quiet reminder of those who first cleared the timber and broke the earth.

Cultural life in Jefferson finds its expression in a shared appreciation for the changing colors of the seasons and the unpretentious hospitality that defines the regional character. Community gatherings often center around local seasonal events, where the aroma of grilled food and the sound of neighborly conversation fill the air during the long, humid evenings of late summer. Notable landmarks include the historic structures that house local government and civic life, each maintaining a dignified presence amidst the modern sprawl of residential blocks. While the region is deeply rooted in its heritage, it remains open to the quiet shifts of time, favoring stability and deep-seated connections over rapid change. The town maintains a grounded, honest atmosphere, where the quality of light at dusk seems to soften the edges of the buildings, casting a warm, golden hue over the streets as the day settles into a peaceful conclusion.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Golf Course (Park) — 0.3 mi, 147° SE
River Front Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 222° SW
Tensfeldt Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 168° S
Jefferson Marsh State Wildlife And Natural Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 113° SE
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 000° N
Extensive Wl Habitat - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 084° E
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 064° NE
Aztalan State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 328° NW
Stockade (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 326° NW
Turtle Effigy Mound (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 227° SW
Johnson Creek Historical Society (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 017° N
Azatlan State Park (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 327° NW
Fort Koshkonong Historic Marker (1832) (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 193° S
Patrolman McKee Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 198° S
Hoard Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 194° S
National Dairy Shrine Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 194° S
The Flame of Friendship (Public Artwork) — 6.6 mi, 198° S
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 213° SW
Lake District Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 268° W
Young Auditorium (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 165° S
Barnett Theater (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 165° S
Old Depot (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 163° S
Towne Cinema (Cinema) — 13.7 mi, 018° N
Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 15.0 mi, 137° SE
Conical Indian Mounds (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 319° NW
Scuppernong Prairie State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 16.5 mi, 116° SE
Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 311° NW
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.2 mi, 008° N · 44k acres

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