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Onalaska Wisconsin Map

Explore Onalaska, 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 Onalaska, Wisconsin

How to Use This Onalaska, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.88818
Longitude	-91.200395
Population	18,803
Density	699.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54650
Area Code	715
County Seat	La Crosse
School District	Onalaska School District

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About Onalaska, Wisconsin

Onalaska is a locality in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 18,803. The population density is 699.5 people per km². Onalaska is located at 43.8882°N, 91.2004°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Onalaska is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54650.

Onalaska occupies a distinctive position where the landscape transitions from the disciplined geometry of farmland to the wilder, unglaciated terrain of the Driftless region. It lies 5.6 miles south of Holmen, WI (from Holmen, WI: bearing 169°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of La Crosse. The town unfolds across a series of bluffs and plains, anchored by the expansive waters of Lake Onalaska, which reflects the shifting hues of the sky with remarkable clarity. To the east, the elevation climbs toward the prominent silhouette of La Crosse Ridge, a constant presence against the horizon. Nearby, the water of Halfway Creek carves a quiet path through the terrain, sustaining the lush pockets of vegetation that thrive in this inland climate. Beyond the immediate municipal boundaries, the Coulee State Experimental Forest offers a dense, wooded contrast to the open fields that characterize the surrounding valleys.

Onalaska emerged from the timber industry, its early growth tied to the rhythmic pulse of sawmills that once dominated the local commerce. This heritage of hard labor and resourcefulness evolved over generations, shifting from the raw output of lumber to a diverse economy defined by modern retail, healthcare, and educational services. The industrious spirit of the pioneers remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older districts, where the influence of German and Scandinavian settlers still shapes the local culinary traditions. Supper clubs remain a cornerstone of social life, offering a familiar, communal atmosphere that honors the region’s agricultural roots. Even as the economy modernizes, the steady pace of daily commerce suggests a respect for the deliberate, measured growth that has defined the region for over a century.

Onalaska fosters a cultural character grounded in the quiet appreciation of the outdoors, where residents frequently utilize the Great River State Trail for recreation and reflection. The town serves as a gateway for those wishing to explore the nearby Long Lake Canoe Trail, reinforcing a deep connection to the natural waterways that define the regional geography. While the area maintains a modest profile, it is recognized as the birthplace of the influential musician and performer Travis Tritt’s wife, Theresa Nelson, and maintains a strong link to the broader cultural currents of the Midwest. Community events often center on the shifting seasons, celebrating the arrival of autumn or the thaw of spring with festivals that bring neighbors together in the public squares. Visitors often remark upon the quality of light at dusk, which turns the sky over the valley into a bruised violet, casting long, elegant shadows across the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Green Coulee Community Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 020° N
Fair Meadow Way View (Viewpoint) — 0.8 mi, 001° N
Sandalwood Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 196° S
Nature's Backyard (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 257° W
La Crosse River State Trail (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 163° S
City Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 201° S
Great River State Trail (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 192° S
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.9 mi, 242° SW · 274k acres
Sunny the Sunfish (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 278° W
Riverside Amusement Park (Theme Park) — 2.7 mi, 226° SW
Scattered Wildlife - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 113° SE
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 112° E
Statewide Habitat Areas - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 207° SW
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 207° SW
Red Cloud Park (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 203° SW
Visitor Center (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 303° NW
Luther College (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 349° N
Swarthout Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 202° S
The Pump House Regional Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 207° SW
Dahl Auto Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 205° SW
Bell AH-1 (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 089° E
M60a3 (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 089° E
Bangor & Area Historical Society (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 089° E
Firebowl (Theatre) — 12.6 mi, 341° N
Trempealeau Community Heritage Museum (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 304° NW
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.4 mi, 302° NW · 14k acres
Rattler Cairn (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 197° S
International Owl Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 20.3 mi, 245° SW
Watkins Heritage Museum (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 298° NW

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