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Monroe Wisconsin Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, Wisconsin

How to Use This Monroe, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	42.601119
Longitude	-89.638453
Population	10,661
Density	735.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53566
Area Code	715
County Seat	Monroe
School District	Monroe School District

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About Monroe, Wisconsin

Monroe is a locality in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 10,661. The population density is 735.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 42.6011°N, 89.6385°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53566.

Monroe emerges from the fertile, unglaciated landscape where the horizon stretches across wide, productive fields. It lies 2.0 miles south-southwest of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 200°T), and is situated 13.4 miles west of Brodhead. The terrain surrounding Monroe displays a subtle, rhythmic geometry, marked by the presence of Honey Creek wandering through the nearby meadows. Travelers might look toward the distant silhouettes of Big Hill Savanna to ground their sense of place within the broader expanse of the region. During the golden hour, the light catches the deep, rich soil that defines the character of this inland terrain. Those seeking the quietude of water often venture toward Zander Lake, finding a stillness that mirrors the vast, open sky above the plains.

Monroe traces its origins to the industrious settlers who recognized the potential of these rolling prairies for sustaining a robust dairy economy. The local industry remains deeply connected to the craft of cheesemaking, a tradition that has shaped the daily labor and economic identity of the people for generations. Small shops and processing facilities operate with a quiet efficiency, honoring the heritage of those who first cleared the land. Beyond the agricultural reach, the influence of European migration left a lasting mark on the way the streets are arranged and how commerce functions. The endurance of these local enterprises speaks to a persistent spirit that values the tangible results of hard, honest work.

Monroe centers its social life around Market Square, a gathering space that serves as the focal point for seasonal celebrations and community discourse. Visitors often admire the architecture of the historic buildings that line the square, which remain central to the visual identity of the district. The cultural pulse of the area is further defined by the appreciation for regional culinary traditions, particularly those that celebrate the local dairy output. While many talented individuals have walked these streets, few have achieved the widespread recognition of someone like the late, renowned actor John Gallagher Jr., who reflects the creative potential found in the region. Events held throughout the year draw neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that defines the character of Monroe.

Nearby Outdoor Places

First Methodist Episcopal Church (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 273° W
Twinning Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 338° N
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 185° S
Monroe Band Shell (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 322° NW
Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 259° W
Browntown Oak Forest State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 262° W
Devil's Tea Table (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 259° W
Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 055° NE
Sugar River State Trail (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 020° N
Albany Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.9 mi, 020° N
Extensive Wl Habitat - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 9.9 mi, 018° N
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 9.9 mi, 018° N
Nickolaus Gerber (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 011° N
Monticello Area Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 012° N
Monticello Area Historical Society (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 013° N
Reubens Cave (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 048° NE
ADA Wildlife Observation Blind (Viewpoint) — 12.7 mi, 001° N
Wildcat Cave (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 357° N
Magnolia Cave (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 059° NE
Deluna Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 21.0 mi, 177° S
Krape Park Band Shell (Theatre) — 22.5 mi, 182° S
Mount Vernon Creek Fishery Area (Nature Reserve) — 24.4 mi, 357° N
St Andrew's Mary Statue (Public Artwork) — 27.7 mi, 011° N
Theodore Robinson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 29.8 mi, 084° E
Wanda Hollensteiner Gallery (Gallery) — 31.6 mi, 102° E
Monterey Stadium (Stadium) — 31.6 mi, 081° E
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 42.0 mi, 220° SW · 274k acres

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