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Kaukauna Wisconsin Map

Explore Kaukauna, 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 Kaukauna, Wisconsin

How to Use This Kaukauna, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.278043
Longitude	-88.27205
Population	17,089
Density	844.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54130
Area Code	715
County Seat	Appleton
School District	Kaukauna Area School District

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About Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Kaukauna is a locality in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 17,089. The population density is 844.0 people per km². Kaukauna is located at 44.2780°N, 88.2720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Kaukauna is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54130.

Kaukauna unfolds along the powerful, rushing waters of the Fox River, where the landscape is defined by the persistent movement of the current against the bedrock. It lies 2.3 miles east of Little Chute, WI (from Little Chute, WI: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Appleton. The terrain here remains largely flat, shaped by the ancient glacial legacy that left behind fertile soil and broad, open fields. While the horizon remains unobstructed by any significant peaks, the distant Gopher Hill offers a modest interruption to the otherwise level prairie expanse. Residents often look toward the nearby Lake Winnebago, which sits just seven miles away, providing a vast, reflective presence in the regional geography. Central Park serves as the primary green space, offering a quiet, manicured contrast to the industrial hum of the riverbanks.

Kaukauna grew from the necessity of harnessing the water's energy, transforming the river’s path into a foundation for early milling and manufacturing. The local economy shifted over decades from reliance on water-powered grain grinding to the complex production of paper and specialized industrial components. These mills, with their long brick walls and towering smokestacks, anchor the identity of the workforce and dictate the rhythm of the workweek. The history of the area is etched in the architecture of its utility, where the labor of generations has kept the machinery turning through periods of change. Even as technology advances, the reliance on the river's flow remains a silent partner in the town's ongoing economic endurance.

Kaukauna maintains a character forged by the steady, pragmatic temperament of its hardworking inhabitants, often reflected in the simple, social traditions of the Friday night fish fry. The Grignon Mansion stands as a prominent historical landmark, offering a preserved glimpse into the early domestic life of the region’s pioneers. Among the notable figures associated with the broader cultural reach of the area, the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi is frequently linked to the regional spirit, though he spent his most celebrated years leading the nearby professional team. Local events often center on the river, celebrating the town’s connection to the water that has sustained it since its founding. Life moves with a predictable, grounded pace here, where the evening light softens the stark lines of the factories and brings a quiet stillness to the neighborhood streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Doty Bayorgeon Recreaion Area (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 124° SE
Paper Grinding Stone (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 054° NE
This Big One Log (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 064° NE
Island (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 261° W
Ce Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 177° S
Old Ferry Road Marker (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 083° E
Galloping Ghost (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 151° SE
Golf Course (Park) — 2.3 mi, 122° SE
Treaty of the Cedars (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 275° W
The Draw (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 256° W
Harper Hall (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 260° W
Stansbury Theatre (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 260° W
Lawrence University Arch (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 260° W
Trout Museum of Art (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 260° W
Scattered Wildlife - Lm (State Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 172° S
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 172° S
Building for Kids (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 261° W
Harry Houdini Childhood Home (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 260° W
Appleton History Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 262° W
Atlas Science Center (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 257° W
High Cliff State Park (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 181° S
Barlow Planetarium (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 245° SW
Aylward Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 246° SW
Potawatomi State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 185° S
Indian Mound (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 188° S
Panther Indian Mound (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 188° S
Brillion Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 139° SE
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Wi (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.7 mi, 317° NW · 560 acres

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