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La Crosse Wisconsin Map

Explore La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, Wisconsin

How to Use This La Crosse, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.824685
Longitude	-91.224616
Population	52,680
Density	937.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	54601, 54603, 54602
Area Code	715
County Seat	La Crosse
School District	La Crosse School District

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About La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse is a locality in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 52,680. The population density is 937.2 people per km². La Crosse is located at 43.8247°N, 91.2246°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. La Crosse is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 54601, 54603, 54602.

La Crosse commands a singular presence where the land rises sharply in limestone bluffs, defining the character of the upper Mississippi River valley. It lies 5.7 miles south of Onalaska, WI (from Onalaska, WI: bearing 182°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west-northwest of Shelby. The geology here defies the leveling force of ancient glaciers, leaving behind a rugged, unglaciated terrain where the earth folds into the deep, quiet shadows of Ebner Coulee. La Crosse stands at the confluence of these vertical shifts, where the air holds a crisp, heavy clarity that turns the evening sky into a bruised violet. A mile to the west, the Mississippi River moves with a slow, deliberate gravity, while the nearby slopes of La Crosse Ridge offer a vantage point over the verdant, broken landscape. On quiet mornings, the mist clings to the low points of the topography, softening the edges of the horizon before the sun burns through the canopy of the Coulee State Experimental Forest.

Early European arrivals recognized the strategic value of the site, establishing a trading post that eventually grew into a permanent settlement centered on the river’s commerce. La Crosse served as a vital junction for the burgeoning timber industry, where logs were rafted down the current to fuel the expansion of the northern frontier. The town emerged from a confluence of immigrant traditions—German, Polish, and Scandinavian—which left a permanent mark on the architectural silhouette and the social rhythm of the streets. Over time, the heavy machinery of the industrial era gave way to a more diverse foundation, yet the memory of those early river-borne fortunes remains etched into the brick facades that face the water. La Crosse honors this heritage through a quiet persistence, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that mirrors the relentless flow of the currents nearby.

Economic life in La Crosse functions as a regional engine, anchored by a blend of medical research, manufacturing, and a robust educational sector. The presence of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse creates a constant, youthful energy that circulates through the downtown core, supported by a network of infrastructure that bridges the gap between the rural hinterlands and urban necessity. Healthcare systems serve as the primary pulse for the surrounding region, drawing talent and resources into the professional sphere. Residents often find their way to Powell Ballfield & Park, where the local scale of life becomes apparent in the everyday movements of families and neighbors. Farther afield, the Goose Island Canoe Trail provides a path through the dense, riparian wildness that defines the local ecology, reminding the traveler that even in an age of digital commerce, the physical landscape remains the true master of the economy.

Cultural expression in La Crosse is marked by a deep appreciation for the changing seasons and a commitment to communal gatherings. The calendar is punctuated by long-standing festivals that draw crowds to the riverfront, celebrating everything from the arrival of spring to the harvest of the surrounding countryside. College athletics command a loyal following, with the local teams providing a focal point for weekend social life and spirited civic pride. While the scale remains intimate, the town has produced individuals of note, including the aviator Charles Lindbergh, who spent his formative years absorbing the quiet rigor of the region. Whether one is watching the light fade over the distant, blurred silhouette of La Crosse Ridge or walking the periphery of Target Lake, there is a pervasive sense of stability here, a quiet confidence rooted in the deep soil and the steady, unyielding waters of the Mississippi River.

Nearby Outdoor Places

La Crosse Marsh Natural Resource Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 002° N
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 090° E
Statewide Habitat Areas - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 0.3 mi, 090° E
Hixon Forest (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 108° E
Rim of the City Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 066° NE
Red Cloud Park (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 325° NW
Memorial Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Ribbon V (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 197° S
Grandad Bluff Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 141° SE
Swarthout Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 226° SW
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.7 mi, 260° W · 274k acres
The Pump House Regional Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 237° SW
Dahl Auto Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 227° SW
City Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 006° N
Great River State Trail (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 019° N
La Crosse River State Trail (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 022° N
Riverside Amusement Park (Theme Park) — 2.6 mi, 344° N
Scattered Wildlife - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 2.9 mi, 193° S
Sunny the Sunfish (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 351° N
Visitor Center (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 338° N
Luther College (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 001° N
M60a3 (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 069° E
Bell AH-1 (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 069° E
Bangor & Area Historical Society (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 068° E
Rattler Cairn (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 197° S
Firebowl (Theatre) — 16.5 mi, 350° N
Trempealeau Community Heritage Museum (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 319° NW
International Owl Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 17.6 mi, 256° W
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.2 mi, 315° NW · 14k acres
Schechs Mill (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 239° SW

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