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Pewaukee Wisconsin Map

Explore Pewaukee, 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 Pewaukee, Wisconsin

How to Use This Pewaukee, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.066141
Longitude	-88.244465
Population	15,914
Density	314.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53072
Area Code	608
County Seat	Waukesha
School District	Pewaukee School District

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About Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Pewaukee is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 15,914. The population density is 314.4 people per km². Pewaukee is located at 43.0661°N, 88.2445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pewaukee is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53072.

Pewaukee defines itself through the expansive presence of Pewaukee Lake 27.6, which anchors the landscape with its vast, shimmering surface. It lies 4.2 miles south-southwest of Sussex, WI (from Sussex, WI: bearing 208°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-northwest of Waukesha. The Pewaukee River carves its way through the nearby terrain, serving as a quiet artery for the surrounding woodlands and fields. To the west, the elevation rises toward the distant, modest silhouette of Lapham Hill, breaking the line of the horizon. Nearby, the Statewide All Regulatory-Wetland Mitigation Progr* 29 offers a protected space where the water table meets the earth in a tangle of native growth. The air here holds a distinct coolness, especially at dusk when the light flattens across the water and the shadows of the trees stretch long and thin over the soil.

Pewaukee emerged from a landscape shaped by early settlers who recognized the utility of the flowing water and the fertility of the inland plains. The local economy transitioned from agrarian roots and milling operations into a diverse hub of professional services and small-scale manufacturing. Generations have maintained a rhythm of commerce that respects the quiet, productive nature of the region. Workers here contribute to a stable environment, finding balance between the demands of modern industry and the persistent influence of the surrounding countryside. Even as the architecture shifts to accommodate contemporary needs, the fundamental reliance on the land and its resources remains a quiet, guiding principle of the local economy.

Pewaukee fosters a culture deeply connected to the seasonal shifts of the Midwest, where the arrival of autumn chill dictates the pace of life. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the lake, maintaining traditions that prioritize neighborly connection over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail, located eight miles away, offers a rugged path for those who seek to understand the ancient geologic history etched into the ground. While the area avoids the clamor of the spotlight, it has been home to individuals like the professional golfer J.J. Henry, who grew up amidst these quiet surroundings. The character of the people reflects the steady, unpretentious nature of the geography, favoring a life that moves in sync with the changing sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pewaukee River Parkway (Local Park) — locality lies within
Statewide All Regulatory-Wetland Mitigation Progr* (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 225° SW
Wagner Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 064° NE
Battle House (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 121° SE
Gertrude Basse the Cow (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 179° S
Fox River Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 126° SE
Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 167° S
Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 168° S
Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 169° S
Shattuck Music Center (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 168° S
Dorothy Goff Frisch Recital Hall (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 168° S
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 185° S
Beasties™ Safari (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 078° E
Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 118° SE
Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 015° N
Joyce Keckeisen (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 015° N
Kurt Kneiske (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 014° N
Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 184° S
“fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 332° NW
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 008° N
Movie Tavern by Marcus (Cinema) — 7.3 mi, 110° E
Ice Age Trail (State Recreation Area) — 7.3 mi, 325° NW
Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 246° SW
Oconomowoc River Conservancy (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 321° NW
Spin City (Theme Park) — 12.0 mi, 103° E
Martin's Woods State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.6 mi, 177° S

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