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North Prairie Wisconsin Map

Explore North Prairie, 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 North Prairie, Wisconsin

How to Use This North Prairie, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	42.934456
Longitude	-88.405374
Population	2,202
Density	308.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53153
Area Code	608
County Seat	Waukesha
School District	Mukwonago School District

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About North Prairie, Wisconsin

North Prairie is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,202. The population density is 308.9 people per km². North Prairie is located at 42.9345°N, 88.4054°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. North Prairie is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53153.

North Prairie emerges from the Wisconsin landscape as a quiet expanse of fertile soil and wide, open horizons where the sky exerts a heavy, constant influence over the fields. It lies 10.3 miles west-southwest of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Village of Waukesha. The terrain here is shaped by the slow retreat of ancient ice, leaving behind a subtle topography that rises gently toward the distant silhouette of Lapham Hill. A mile from the center, the waters of Jericho Creek carve a narrow, meandering path through the earth, providing a modest hydration to the surrounding meadows. Residents often find their way to Veteran'S Park, a patch of maintained green space that anchors the immediate vicinity, while those seeking more rigorous paths venture five miles out to connect with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. During the golden hour of a summer evening, the light stretches thin and amber across the grasses, turning the mundane fences and silos into stark, meaningful silhouettes against the cooling air.

North Prairie maintains the steady, measured pulse of a place deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the Midwest, where the legacy of early settlers is still felt in the sturdy architecture of the older houses. While the local economy has shifted from purely agrarian pursuits to a broader mix of small-scale commerce and residential life, the connection to the surrounding land remains a defining characteristic of the daily routine. The proximity of Willow Springs Lake, just two miles away, serves as a focal point for the quiet recreation that defines the local temperament, favoring afternoons spent in contemplation rather than haste. Every Friday, the scent of a traditional fish fry drifts from the local kitchens, a culinary ritual that binds the neighborhood together in a shared, unspoken acknowledgement of regional identity. Life in North Prairie moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, offering a clarity of purpose that is increasingly rare in the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veteran'S Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 071° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 258° W
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 294° NW
Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 054° NE
Genesee Oak Opening And Fen State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 054° NE
Marl Works (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 269° W
Vernon Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 108° E
Ice Age Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 326° NW
Ottawa Siata (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 326° NW
Kettle Moraine Low Prairie State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 018° N
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Mukwonago River Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 5.3 mi, 180° S
Paradise Springs Nature Trail (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 234° SW
Old World Wisconsin (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 225° SW
Masonic Home (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 333° NW
Mirabel and Lilou (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 004° N
Big Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 233° SW
Stute Farmhouse (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 236° SW
Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 064° NE
Dorothy Goff Frisch Recital Hall (Theatre) — 10.2 mi, 062° NE
Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 10.2 mi, 061° NE
Shattuck Music Center (Theatre) — 10.2 mi, 062° NE
Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 10.2 mi, 061° NE
Science Education Center (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 213° SW
East Troy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 180° S
Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 059° NE
Gertrude Basse the Cow (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 051° NE
Battle House (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 052° NE
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.3 mi, 174° S · 638 acres
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.7 mi, 347° N · 44k acres

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