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Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin Map

Explore Pleasant 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 Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

How to Use This Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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	Pleasant Prairie
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Kenosha County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.526679
Longitude	-87.888302
Population	21,250
Density	245.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	53158, 53142
Area Code	608
County Seat	Kenosha
School District	Kenosha School District

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About Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Pleasant Prairie is a locality in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 21,250. The population density is 245.8 people per km². Pleasant Prairie is located at 42.5267°N, 87.8883°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pleasant Prairie is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 53158, 53142.

Pleasant Prairie commands a broad expanse of Midwestern terrain where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered by significant elevation. It lies 6.1 miles west-southwest of Kenosha, WI (from Kenosha, WI: bearing 249°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northwest of Zion. The landscape is defined by the gentle, persistent movement of the Des Plaines River, which winds its way through the local geography just one mile from the center of activity. To the north and west, the terrain offers a quiet transition toward the distant presence of Mount Tom, a landmark that anchors the perspective of those looking toward the horizon. Residents often find solace in the green quietude of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve, where the light filters through canopy leaves in a way that suggests a slower, more deliberate passage of time. Pleasant Prairie remains an inland territory, defined by the deep, fertile earth and the expansive sky that colors the afternoon with shades of pale amber and slate gray.

Agriculture and industry have long shaped the underlying rhythm of life in Pleasant Prairie, transitioning from early homesteads to a modern landscape of commerce and production. The regional economy draws strength from its strategic position, fostering a mix of light manufacturing and corporate logistics that keeps the pulse of the area steady. Throughout the decades, the local character has been forged by the quiet labor of people who value the precision of their work and the reliability of their neighbors. The influence of early settlers remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older sectors, where the pride of craftsmanship still informs the maintenance of homes and businesses alike. While the pace of trade continues to evolve, Pleasant Prairie maintains a grounded focus on economic stability that reflects its historical roots in the surrounding dairy-rich plains.

Cultural life in Pleasant Prairie finds its most vibrant expression in the shared spaces where neighbors gather to observe the changing seasons. Pleasant Prairie Park serves as a focal point for this social life, providing a common ground for the community to host public events and outdoor activities throughout the year. The atmosphere is marked by a certain Midwestern reserve, a polite and steady demeanor that informs daily interactions and local celebrations. While the locality does not seek the clamor of national fame, it is occasionally associated with the legacy of figures like the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, who once resided in the broader region and left an indelible mark on the spirit of Wisconsin sports. Whether through the quiet solitude found near Sterling Lake or the bustle of a local gathering, the identity of the area remains rooted in the persistent, unpretentious character of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Village Green Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 079° E
Prairie Springs Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 290° W
Prairie Farms Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 301° NW
Cameron Nahf Memorial Tree (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 114° SE
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 214° SW
Wisconsin Welcome Sign (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 080° E
Chiwaukee Prairie-Carol Beach Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 093° E
Thirty-Second Division Memorial Highway (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 080° E
Russell Military Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 234° SW
Vegetable Justice (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 243° SW
Dirty Duck Guild (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 242° SW
Lord Mayor's Forum (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 240° SW
Fountainside Music Stage (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 240° SW
Legion Field (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 239° SW
Pine Dunes Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 230° SW
Jockey International Globe (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 035° NE
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 120° SE
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 043° NE
Lemin Street Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 035° NE
Sterling Lake Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.8 mi, 206° SW
Wadsworth Savanna Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.1 mi, 203° SW
George Lake State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 6.7 mi, 269° W
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 269° W
Jack Benny Center For The Arts (Arts Centre) — 10.1 mi, 163° S
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 192° S
Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie (Museum) — 11.9 mi, 165° S
Dandelion Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.0 mi, 166° S
Richard Bong Recreation Area (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 302° NW
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.7 mi, 259° W · 638 acres

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