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Madison Wisconsin Map

Explore Madison, 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 Madison, Wisconsin

How to Use This Madison, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.087815
Longitude	-89.429856
Population	269,840
Density	1309.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	53706, 53701, 53702, 53703, 53704
Area Code	608
County Seat	Madison
School District	Madison Metropolitan School District

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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. With a population of 269,840, Madison is a major urban centre in Wisconsin. The population density is 1309.3 people per km². Madison is located at 43.0878°N, 89.4299°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Madison is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53706, 53701, 53702.

Madison occupies a slender isthmus defined by the deep, glacial waters of Lake Mendota, which mirror the shifting grey light of the Midwestern sky. It lies 5.5 miles east-southeast of Middleton, WI (from Middleton, WI: bearing 108°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-northeast of Fitchburg. The terrain is a landscape of subtle transitions, where the flat, fertile earth of the surrounding plains meets the sudden, quiet presence of water that stays cold even in the height of summer. To the southwest, the ground rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Sand Ridge, reminding travelers that the horizon here is never truly flat. Small, winding tributaries like Wingra Creek cut through the local topography, carving paths through the low-lying marshes and wooded thickets that define the regional character.

Madison emerged from the wilderness as a planned capital, selected for its strategic position between the major waterways and the expansive, untamed frontier of the nineteenth century. Pioneers recognized the value of the high ground between the basins, establishing a center of governance that would eventually anchor the political life of the region. The early settlement grew from a collection of timber structures into a permanent seat of power, shaped by the influx of immigrants who brought with them the architectural sensibilities of Northern Europe. Over generations, Madison evolved from a frontier outpost into a robust center, its history etched into the limestone of the capitol building that dominates the skyline.

Industry in Madison is anchored by a complex interplay of public service, advanced research, and the long-standing agricultural traditions of the surrounding dairy country. The presence of a major university drives a perpetual cycle of intellectual inquiry and technological innovation, fostering a workforce that balances academic rigor with the pragmatic demands of a state capital. Infrastructure follows the logic of the isthmus, with roads and transit lines funneling activity toward the central corridors where commerce and governance collide. This economic stability is bolstered by a steady commitment to public institutions, ensuring that the movement of goods and ideas remains as fluid as the water that borders the streets.

Culture in Madison pulses through the vibrant, pedestrian-focused environment of the State Street / Mall-Concourse, where the atmosphere shifts from scholarly intensity to the casual energy of a weekend market. The community gathers for major annual festivals that celebrate the turning of the seasons, often spilling out into the open air to enjoy the fleeting warmth before winter arrives. College sports command a fierce, singular loyalty, drawing crowds that transform the local spirit into a collective, booming roar on autumn Saturdays. Among the notable figures who have walked these streets, the architect Frank Lloyd Wright remains a profound influence, his organic design philosophy echoing the way the built environment respects the natural contours of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Mendota (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 115° SE
Camp Randall Stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 147° SE
Chazen Museum of Art (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 124° SE
Elvehjem Museum of Art (now part of Chazen Museum of Art) (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 124° SE
Allen Centennial Garden (Nature Reserve) — 1.8 mi, 121° SE
Memorial Union (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 117° SE
State Street (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 114° SE
Overture Center for the Arts (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.4 mi, 116° SE
Wisconsin State Capitol Building (Landmark) — 2.5 mi, 112° E
Wisconsin Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 112° E
Wingra Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 153° SE
Henry Vilas Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.8 mi, 153° SE
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 114° SE
Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 093° E
UW Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 133° SE
Lakeshore Preserve (Local Park) — locality lies within
Edward Young House (Historic Ruins) — 0.1 mi, 128° SE
Frautschi (Second) Point (Viewpoint) — 0.3 mi, 350° N
Picnic Point Mound Group (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 112° E
Raymer's Ravine (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 278° W
Forest Products Lab. Experimental Area (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 175° S
Forest Products Laboratory Experimental Research Area (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 175° S
Black Hawk's Cave (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 267° W
Bamforth Bluff Restoration (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 257° W
Visible Bucky (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 176° S
Quarry Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 210° SW
Forest Hill Cemetery (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 178° S
The Henry Quadrangle (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 135° SE
Richard T. Ely (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 180° S
Governor Nelson State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 349° N

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