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Milwaukee Wisconsin Map

Explore Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How to Use This Milwaukee, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.063348
Longitude	-87.966695
Population	577,222
Density	2317.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	53202, 53203, 53201, 53204, 53205
Area Code	608
County Seat	Milwaukee
School District	Milwaukee School District

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. With a population of 577,222, Milwaukee is a major urban centre in Wisconsin. The population density is 2317.1 people per km². Milwaukee is located at 43.0633°N, 87.9667°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Milwaukee is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53202, 53203, 53201.

Milwaukee reveals itself through the vast, expansive presence of Lake Michigan, which serves as a massive, cooling presence against the structured grid of the urban landscape. It lies 3.6 miles south-southwest of Shorewood, WI (from Shorewood, WI: bearing 195°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-northeast of West Allis. The Milwaukee River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, winding past the dense architecture before widening toward the Milwaukee Municipal Mooring Basin. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the ground transitions into the subtle, inland plains of the region, where the horizon remains flat and open. At dusk, the light catches the surface of the river, reflecting a steely, industrial gray that softens the sharp edges of the cityscape. Cathedral Square Park anchors the center, providing a quiet, green pause amid the stone and glass of the surrounding streets.

European settlers arrived to transform the confluence of rivers into a center of commerce, drawing upon the industry of German, Polish, and Scandinavian immigrants who established deep roots in the soil. These early residents built Milwaukee with a focus on permanence, erecting brick structures that still define the character of many older neighborhoods today. The legacy of these founders persists in the local preference for tradition, seen in the persistence of long-held culinary habits like the Friday fish fry. Over generations, Milwaukee grew from a modest trading post into a significant hub of manufacturing, its history defined by the steady, unyielding work of those who labored in the breweries and factories.

Modern Milwaukee supports a diverse economy that has shifted from its heavy industrial origins toward a focus on advanced manufacturing, financial services, and health care. The infrastructure remains anchored by the movement of goods and people, supported by a network of rail and road that connects the locale to the wider agricultural landscape of dairy country. Education plays a vital role in the current identity of Milwaukee, with institutions such as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee fostering research and intellectual growth. The daily pulse of the economy is felt in the steady traffic crossing the bridges over the river, as the region balances its heritage of production with the demands of a contemporary service-oriented world.

Cultural life in Milwaukee finds expression in the fierce loyalty shown to professional sports teams like the Bucks and the Brewers, whose games draw thousands of spectators throughout the seasons. Annual festivals celebrate the diverse ethnic heritage of the residents, filling the public squares with music and food that reflect the varied origins of the population. Iconic landmarks, including the distinct architecture of the Milwaukee Art Museum, stand as testament to a desire for aesthetic ambition. Figures such as Gene Wilder and Liberace trace their origins to these streets, leaving behind a legacy that is recognized far beyond the borders of the region. Life here moves with a steady, deliberate pace, grounded by the seasonal shifts that dictate the rhythm of outdoor gatherings and indoor comforts alike.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pabst Mansion (Historic Site) — 2.1 mi, 122° SE
Marquette University (Landmark) — 2.2 mi, 143° SE
Milwaukee County Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.3 mi, 195° S
Miller Park (American Family Field) (Stadium) — 2.5 mi, 186° S
Marcus Performing Arts Centre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 3.3 mi, 117° SE
Milwaukee Public Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 122° SE
Bronze Fonz Statue (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 128° SE
Cathedral Square Park (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 117° SE
Grohmann Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 123° SE
Wisconsin Center (Landmark) — 3.5 mi, 122° SE
Harley-Davidson Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 143° SE
Milwaukee Art Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 119° SE
Charles Allis Art Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 098° E
Milwaukee Public Market (Landmark) — 3.7 mi, 121° SE
Basilica of St. Josaphat (Cathedral / Church) — 3.7 mi, 152° SE
Discovery World (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 121° SE
Veterans Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 106° E
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes) (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 164° S
Bradford Beach (Nature Reserve) — 4.1 mi, 093° E
Boerner Botanical Gardens (Nature Reserve) — 11.2 mi, 199° S
Uptown Triangles (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 244° SW
Steuben Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 186° S
Washington Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 182° S
Goethe-Schiller Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Sister Jeanne Gengler Park (Park) — 0.9 mi, 331° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 072° E
Lady on the wall (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 149° SE
The Hub Pavilion (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 165° S
Miller Brewery Tour (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 183° S
Miller Visitor Center (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 183° S
Watertown Plank Road (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 172° S
The Little Nature Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 219° SW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 304° NW
The Rave Hall (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 146° SE
The Eagles Ballroom (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 146° SE
Team 1732 Thunderdome (Stadium) — 2.2 mi, 145° SE
Honey Creek Parkway (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 233° SW
Lincoln Creek Parkway (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 354° N
Gallery 507 (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 095° E
America’s Black Holocaust Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 095° E
The Warehouse (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 140° SE
Hank Aaron State Trail (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 186° S
Juneteenth Day (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 078° E
The Daniel M. Soref National Geographic Dome Theater & Planetarium (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 124° SE
Lakeshore State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 118° SE
Statewide Wildlife Habitat (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 139° SE
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.7 mi, 317° NW · 44k acres

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