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Mukwonago Wisconsin Map

Explore Mukwonago, 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 Mukwonago, Wisconsin

How to Use This Mukwonago, Wisconsin Map

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

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.

CityMukwonago
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWaukesha County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude42.852988
Longitude-88.320626
Population8,262
Density397.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code53149
Area Code608
County SeatWaukesha
School DistrictMukwonago School District

About Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Mukwonago is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,262. The population density is 397.3 people per km². Mukwonago is located at 42.8530°N, 88.3206°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mukwonago is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53149.

Mukwonago reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of glacial debris and the steady persistence of inland waterways. It lies 10.2 miles west-southwest of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 255°T), and is situated 8.3 miles southwest of Village of Waukesha. The terrain surrounding Mukwonago unfolds in subtle shifts of elevation, where the earth rises toward the distant profile of Lapham Hill. Lower Phantom Lake anchors the immediate environment, its surface reflecting the changing moods of a sky that feels vast and unencumbered by the weight of the horizon. Nearby, the Mukwonago River carves a deliberate path through the woodland, providing a necessary rhythm to the local geography. Residents often gather at Washington Avenue Park, where the air holds the crisp clarity of the interior plains, untainted by the salt of distant shores.

Early settlement in Mukwonago grew from the promise of fertile soil and the reliable power provided by the local river systems. Agriculture historically formed the backbone of the economy, with small farms contributing to the regional reputation for dairy production that defines much of the surrounding state. Over time, the economic landscape shifted toward a balance of light industry and professional services, allowing the village to sustain a steady, measured growth. Mukwonago maintains a connection to its roots through a working culture that values efficiency and the practical application of trade. The local labor force remains anchored in these traditional industries, ensuring that the pace of commerce remains grounded in the realities of the land.

Cultural life in Mukwonago finds expression in the seasonal rituals that mark the passage of the year, from community gatherings to quiet evenings spent in local dining establishments. The village serves as a gathering point where the legacy of German and Scandinavian heritage informs the social fabric and the shared culinary expectations of the population. While no singular, globally recognized figure claims this specific soil as their origin, the people here cultivate a communal identity built upon shared labor and local civic participation. Notable landmarks serve as simple markers of a life lived in proximity to the water and the woods. Everyday life here is defined by a preference for stability, where the quietude of the evening provides a stark, beautiful contrast to the busy demands of a modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Statewide Wildlife Habitat (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 354° N
  • Mukwanago River State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 354° N
  • Miniwaukan Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 005° N
  • Indianhead Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 292° W
  • Vernon Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 347° N
  • Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 282° W
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest-Mukwonago River Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 4.0 mi, 267° W
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.0 mi, 267° W
  • Martin's Woods State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 064° NE
  • East Troy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 222° SW
  • Lulu Lake State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.8 mi, 260° W
  • Norwegian Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 114° SE
  • Wind Lake Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 102° E
  • Old World Wisconsin (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 279° W
  • Marl Works (Historic Ruins) — 9.4 mi, 306° NW
  • Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 9.5 mi, 001° N
  • Alpine Valley Music Theatre (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 216° SW
  • Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 020° N
  • Science Education Center (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 253° W
  • Big Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.5 mi, 276° W
  • The Rustic Barn at Prairie Gardens (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 178° S
  • Stute Farmhouse (Historic Ruins) — 11.0 mi, 276° W
  • Dorothy Goff Frisch Recital Hall (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 024° NE
  • Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 11.5 mi, 024° NE
  • Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 11.5 mi, 024° NE
  • Voree Historic Town Site (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 177° S
  • Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 339° N
  • Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 023° NE

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About This Mukwonago Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.852988, -88.320626. 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 Mukwonago includes the ZIP code (53149), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Mukwonago 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.