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Middleton Wisconsin Map

Explore Middleton, 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 Middleton, Wisconsin

How to Use This Middleton, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.106959
Longitude	-89.50634
Population	21,827
Density	943.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53562
Area Code	715
County Seat	Madison
School District	Middleton-Cross Plains School District

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About Middleton, Wisconsin

Middleton is a locality in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 21,827. The population density is 943.2 people per km². Middleton is located at 43.1070°N, 89.5063°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Middleton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53562.

Middleton occupies a landscape defined by the persistent flow of the Pheasant Branch, which cuts a quiet path through the terrain. It lies 5.5 miles west-northwest of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Fitchburg.

The movement of water through the Pheasant Branch shapes the local topography, carving small valleys that hold the cooling mist of autumn mornings. Tiedemans Pond remains a still, reflective presence in the landscape, offering a calm contrast to the active movement of the nearby creek. While the horizon remains dominated by the flat expanse of the plains, the distant silhouette of Sand Ridge rises faintly against the clear, expansive sky. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, turning the surrounding grasses into shades of deep amber and gold. Firemans Park serves as a central point where the land meets the daily life of the residents, maintaining a sense of openness within the broader, inland geography.

Middleton emerged as a center for trade and agriculture, drawing early settlers who recognized the value of the fertile soil and the reliable water sources nearby. The local economy grew steadily from its agrarian roots, eventually diversifying into a hub for modern technology and corporate enterprise. Industrial growth now sits comfortably alongside the remnants of the region's farming heritage, creating a workspace where traditional values influence contemporary business practices. Many residents find a sense of continuity in the way the local markets honor the seasonal rhythms of the surrounding fields. The transition from small-scale agriculture to a multifaceted economic base has allowed Middleton to maintain its identity as a place of sustained, quiet productivity.

Middleton cultivates a character that reflects a blend of Midwestern pragmatism and a deep appreciation for the changing seasons. The local social calendar centers on community gatherings at Firemans Park, where the atmosphere remains grounded and unpretentious throughout the year. Notable individuals like the writer Zona Gale once found inspiration in the quietude of the region, contributing to a legacy of intellectual engagement that persists in local reading groups and historical societies. Architecture here favors a modest, functional aesthetic that blends into the natural surroundings rather than competing with the wide, open vistas. Life in Middleton follows the reliable, steady pace of a place that understands its own history while remaining open to the modest innovations of the present day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Parisi Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 131° SE
Pheasant Branch Conservancy (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 092° E
National Mustard Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 197° S
Lakeview Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 122° SE
Saban's Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 082° E
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 042° NE
Statewide Habitat Areas - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 042° NE
Middleton Community Veterans' Tribute (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 124° SE
Pheasant Branch Conservancy Natural Resource Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 037° NE
Strickner'S Pond (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 185° S
Pleasant View Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 231° SW
Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 336° NW
Dorn Creek Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 035° NE
Taylor M. Dunn (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 187° S
Bamforth Bluff Restoration (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 119° SE
Black Hawk's Cave (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 114° SE
Governor Nelson State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 071° E
Eagle Heights Mounds Group (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 114° SE
Star Studios (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 172° S
Raymer's Ravine (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 110° E
Conical Mound (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 069° E
PhotoMidwest (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 169° S
Hoyt Park Pyramid (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 128° SE
Monroe Street Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 130° SE
Milward Farrell Fine Art (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 132° SE
Young Shakespeare Players (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 122° SE
The Marquee (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 116° SE
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 5.5 mi, 252° W · 156 acres
L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 114° SE
UW Geology Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 116° SE

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