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Manitowoc Wisconsin Map

Explore Manitowoc, 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 Manitowoc, Wisconsin

How to Use This Manitowoc, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.097981
Longitude	-87.678945
Population	34,626
Density	751.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	54220, 54221
Area Code	715
County Seat	Manitowoc
School District	Manitowoc School District

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About Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Manitowoc is a locality in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 34,626. The population density is 751.9 people per km². Manitowoc is located at 44.0980°N, 87.6789°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Manitowoc is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 54220, 54221.

Manitowoc occupies a steady stretch of land where the horizon is defined by the expansive reach of Lake Michigan. It lies 6.3 miles southwest of Two Rivers, WI (from Two Rivers, WI: bearing 224°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-northeast of Newton. The Manitowoc River cuts a purposeful path through the geography, winding toward its destination with a quiet, persistent energy that shapes the local lowlands. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the terrain transitions into the subtle, productive plains that characterize this midwestern landscape. Residents often note how the light catches the tall grasses during the golden hour, casting long, amber shadows across the fields. Washington Park serves as a central green space, offering a quiet, deliberate patch of earth for those who walk its paths under the arching canopy of native trees.

Manitowoc grew from a foundation of industrious labor, with early settlers recognizing the potential in the confluence of the river and the fertile surrounding soil. The economy long relied on the strength of its manufacturing sector, where the steady hum of production became a rhythm for the lives of those who worked the assembly lines. Local industries expanded over time, moving from raw material processing to the fabrication of complex metal goods, anchoring the regional identity in a tradition of craft and endurance. Even now, the remnants of these industrial roots influence the layout of the streets and the utilitarian character of the architecture. Farmers continue to work the nearby land, maintaining the agricultural heritage that sustains the broader regional economy.

Manitowoc possesses a cultural character shaped by a blend of ancestral traditions that linger in the local culinary habits and community gatherings. The influence of the past is visible in the architecture of the older districts, where solid structures reflect the stoic values of those who built them. Visitors often find their way to the local museums to learn about the maritime history that defined the region’s development, or they seek the quiet solitude of Point Beach State Forest for a respite among the trees. Among the notable figures who emerged from these surroundings is the film director Steven Spielberg, whose early life here coincided with the area's mid-century shift. Life here moves with a thoughtful, measured cadence, favoring the slow accumulation of neighborly bonds over the frantic speed of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Henry Schuette Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 343° N
Manitowoc County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 054° NE
Manitowoc County Historical Society (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 054° NE
Anchor (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 128° SE
Propeller (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 108° E
Manitowoc River Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 264° W
Lincoln Park, Zoo And Conservancy (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 052° NE
Camp Vits (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 254° W
Wisconsin-Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 129° SE
Lincoln Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.7 mi, 059° NE
West of the Lake Gardens (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 062° NE
University Theater (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 153° SE
Spirit of the Rivers (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 059° NE
Devils River State Trail (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 349° N
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 060° NE
Rogers Street Fishing Village (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 057° NE
Point Beach Ridges State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 056° NE
Ice Age Trail - Lm (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 004° N
Wilderness Ridge State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 11.3 mi, 047° NE
Rawley Point Lighthouse (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 047° NE
Nature Center (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 044° NE
Spring Cave viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 14.0 mi, 340° N
Maribel Caves Hotel (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 340° N
Lime Kiln (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 281° W
Ice Shanty (Historic Ruins) — 22.5 mi, 223° SW

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