Explore Milton, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Milton, 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 Milton.
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 | Milton |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Rock County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.775564 |
| Longitude | -88.943999 |
| Population | 5,716 |
| Density | 518.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53563 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Janesville |
| School District | Milton School District |
Milton reveals its character through the quiet, expansive geometry of the Midwestern plains, where the horizon stretches wide under an unyielding sky. It lies 7.4 miles north-northeast of Janesville, WI (from Janesville, WI: bearing 31°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-southeast of Edgerton. The land surrounding Milton maintains a steady, agrarian grace, defined by the gentle rise of Mount Zion five miles to the west and the quiet presence of Storrs Lake just a mile from the center. Travelers might notice the thin, silver ribbon of Otter Creek winding through the landscape three miles away, carving a path through the rich, dark soil. Within the town limits, Story Gardens offers a cultivated sanctuary where the light of late afternoon catches the leaves in a sudden, golden stillness. This is a place where the earth feels solid and ancient, shaped by the slow, grinding patience of the glaciers that once retreated from this very ground.
Milton carries the weight of its settlement history in the sturdy brickwork of its older buildings and the persistent, industrious nature of its local economy. Early settlers recognized the potential of this fertile expanse, establishing roots that eventually blossomed into a diverse mix of manufacturing and agricultural enterprise. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of modern industrial innovation and the enduring rhythm of regional farming, which remains a vital thread in the collective output. The daily commerce of Milton relies on a pragmatic approach to growth, ensuring that the legacy of those who first broke this sod remains relevant in a changing market. People here value a day’s honest labor, keeping the machinery of the local industry running with a steady, quiet efficiency that defines the character of the region.
The cultural identity of Milton is marked by a deep appreciation for its academic heritage and the preservation of its most significant landmarks, such as the historic Milton House. While the pace of life remains measured and deliberate, the community frequently gathers for local events that celebrate the shared history and artistic spirit of its residents. Among those who have walked these streets, the abolitionist Joseph Goodrich stands out for his role in shaping the moral and architectural landscape of the early settlement. The presence of higher education influences the town’s atmosphere, encouraging a thoughtful engagement with both the past and the future. Milton fosters a sense of belonging that is rarely found elsewhere, inviting those who live here to participate in a long, continuous story of communal effort and quiet resolve.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milton, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.775564, -88.943999. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Milton includes the ZIP code (53563), telephone area code (715), county seat of Rock County (Janesville), and school district assignment (Milton School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |