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Polk Wisconsin Map

Explore Polk, 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 Polk, Wisconsin

How to Use This Polk, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.32527
Longitude	-88.216903
Population	44,205
Density	35.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	53037, 54830
Area Code	608, 715
County Seat	West Bend

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About Polk, Wisconsin

Polk is a locality in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 44,205. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Polk is located at 43.3253°N, 88.2169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 53037, 54830.

Polk reveals its quiet character through the steady, winding path of Cedar Creek as it carves a slow passage through the earth. It lies 4.9 miles north-northwest of Richfield, WI (from Richfield, WI: bearing 346°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-southwest of West Bend. The landscape surrounding Polk is defined by an inland stillness, where the horizon is marked by the distant rise of Fox Hill four miles to the west. Little Cedar Lake sits as a major presence nearby, its waters holding the pale, shifting light of the Wisconsin sky. The terrain is shaped by the subtle influence of the Stream Bank Protection Fee Program, which maintains the integrity of the land where the water meets the soil. During the autumn months, the air grows crisp and carries the scent of damp leaves, deepening the sense of solitude that settles over the fields.

Polk maintains a steady rhythm rooted in a history of agriculture and the industrious nature of its early settlers. The local economy relies on the heritage of dairy farming, a tradition that remains visible in the expansive fields and the quiet operation of modern agricultural ventures. Industry here is modest and deliberate, favoring small-scale production that respects the pace of the changing seasons. The labor of the people is reflected in the well-tended fences and the functional architecture that defines the local landscape. Even as technology alters the methods of production, the underlying commitment to a productive, grounded life remains unchanged. This dedication ensures that Polk continues to operate with a focus on stability and long-term stewardship of the land.

Polk fosters a cultural identity that is modest, reflective, and deeply connected to the nuances of its environment. The community gathers in spaces that favor conversation over spectacle, often finding connection in the simple routine of the work week. Notable for its proximity to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, the region invites those who seek a quiet walk among the trees rather than the noise of crowded attractions. Life here is punctuated by the changing colors of the landscape, which provide a constant, shifting backdrop for daily activities. While the world outside may move at a frantic pace, the people here maintain a sense of balance that feels both ancient and entirely relevant. It is a place where the stillness of the evening air serves as a reminder of the quiet, enduring nature of the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 000° N
Cedar Creek Streambank Protection Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.4 mi, 000° N
Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 089° E
Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 293° NW
Jackson Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 089° E
Ackerman'S Grove County Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 355° N
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 4.2 mi, 266° W
Eisenbahn State Trail (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 034° NE
Pike Lake Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 258° W
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 346° N
Todd R. March (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 194° S
Washington County Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 015° N
Ajuga Daydream (Public Artwork) — 6.9 mi, 020° N
The Bend (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 014° N
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Loew Lake Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 7.3 mi, 216° SW
Hartford Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 265° W
Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 008° N
Roden Barnyard Adventures LLC (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 064° NE
Cedarburg Beech Woods State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 10.4 mi, 067° NE
Deer Learning Center (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 022° N
Native American Artifact Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 022° N
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 100° E
Oconomowoc River Conservancy (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 213° SW
“fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton (Historic Ruins) — 13.0 mi, 200° S
Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 181° S
Art Gallery (Gallery) — 15.9 mi, 108° E
Wisconsin-Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 16.6 mi, 092° E
Battle House (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 178° S
Pleasure Valley Pumpkins (Attraction) — 19.2 mi, 020° N
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.1 mi, 309° NW · 44k acres

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