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Oconomowoc Wisconsin Map

Explore Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

How to Use This Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.100435
Longitude	-88.492688
Population	18,203
Density	598.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53066
Area Code	608
County Seat	Waukesha
School District	Oconomowoc Area School District

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About Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 18,203. The population density is 598.0 people per km². Oconomowoc is located at 43.1004°N, 88.4927°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oconomowoc is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53066.

Oconomowoc emerges from the landscape as a collection of quiet, grounded spaces defined by the steady presence of the Oconomowoc River. It lies 12.2 miles west of Pewaukee, WI (from Pewaukee, WI: bearing 280°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west of Hartland. The land surrounding Oconomowoc settles into a pattern of modest elevations and fertile soil, shaped long ago by retreating ice that left behind a series of glacial depressions. Fowler Lake sits at the center of the terrain, its surface reflecting the changing sky with a stillness that anchors the surrounding residential streets. During the golden hour, the light stretches across the water and the nearby Fowler Lake Park, casting elongated shadows over the grass. Eight miles to the west, the terrain rises toward the modest elevation of Lapham Hill, offering a sense of scale to the otherwise open plains.

Early settlers were drawn to Oconomowoc by the potential of the water power and the productivity of the surrounding agricultural lands. The local economy evolved from its foundational reliance on milling and dairy farming into a diverse network of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented commerce. Throughout the decades, the rhythm of the work day has been dictated by the seasonal movements of the regional harvest and the steady operation of local enterprises. The history of the area remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture that lines the older streets, serving as a quiet record of past prosperity. Even as modern industry shifts, the town maintains a connection to its roots through a deliberate pace of life that favors long-term stability over rapid transformation.

Cultural life in Oconomowoc finds its expression in the active use of public spaces like Fowler Lake Park, where residents gather throughout the seasons. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail provides a connection to the broader geological narrative of the region, allowing those who walk its path to experience the landscape on a more intimate scale. Notable individuals such as the author Robert Bloch have spent time here, perhaps finding a certain clarity in the quiet environment of the inland plains. Local events often center on the water or the changing foliage, reinforcing a collective identity that is deeply tied to the land itself. The community maintains a character that is defined by a practical outlook and a respect for the natural features that have governed the development of Oconomowoc for generations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oconomowoc Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 094° E
Roosevelt Field And Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 267° W
Champion Field (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 284° W
Thunder Mountain Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 342° N
The Children’s Play Gallery (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 339° N
Where the Waters Meet (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 329° NW
Denise Ruth Duyser Higgins (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 001° N
Statewide Public Access - Se (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 167° S
Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 167° S
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 349° N
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 002° N
Highway Marking (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 303° NW
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Lapham Peak Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 130° SE
Masonic Home (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 166° S
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 178° S
Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 143° SE
Oconomowoc River Conservancy (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 056° NE
“fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton (Historic Ruins) — 10.1 mi, 071° E
Honey Acres (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 352° N
Marl Works (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 174° S
Kettle Moraine Low Prairie State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 13.0 mi, 179° S
Towne Cinema (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 299° NW
Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 080° E
Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 122° SE
Johnson Creek Historical Society (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 263° W
Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 114° SE
Battle House (Attraction) — 14.9 mi, 104° E
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.6 mi, 351° N · 44k acres

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