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River Falls Wisconsin Map

Explore River Falls, 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 River Falls, Wisconsin

How to Use This River Falls, Wisconsin Map

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

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	River Falls
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Pierce County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.861356
Longitude	-92.623808
Population	16,182
Density	869.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54022
Area Code	715
County Seat	Ellsworth
School District	River Falls School District

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About River Falls, Wisconsin

River Falls is a locality in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 16,182. The population density is 869.3 people per km². River Falls is located at 44.8614°N, 92.6238°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. River Falls is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54022.

River Falls occupies a space where the earth curves in soft, deep swells of limestone and rich, dark soil. It lies 10.2 miles southeast of Hudson, WI (from Hudson, WI: bearing 140°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-southeast of Afton. The Kinnickinnic River carves a path through the limestone bedrock, its waters moving with a cold, insistent urgency that defines the local cadence. Upper Kinnickinnic Pond sits near the center, a quiet mirror that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon. To the west, the open expanse of Mann Valley provides a wide, grassy corridor that invites the wind to sweep across the horizon. On clear days, the distant shape of Warrentown Ridge anchors the western skyline, a faint blue line against the shifting clouds. Heritage Park offers a place of stillness where the land settles into a quiet, grassy repose.

River Falls grew from the necessity of the moving water, which once turned the heavy iron wheels of early mills. This legacy of industry transitioned into a steady economy anchored by agricultural roots and the intellectual currents of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The pulse of the local trade reflects a history of hard labor, where the heritage of German and Scandinavian settlers manifests in the sturdy architecture and the methodical pace of the work week. Small businesses and regional commerce organize themselves around the rhythms of the seasons, supporting a community that values the practical over the ornate. Even as the town expands, the fiber of its industry remains tethered to the land and the steady flow of the Kinnickinnic River.

Cultural life in River Falls finds its expression in the quiet pride of its residents and the gatherings that mark the turn of the year. The campus of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls serves as a gathering point, lending an air of youthful inquiry to the local character. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it holds a distinct identity shaped by the interplay of academia and the rural landscape. Notable individuals such as the author Hamlin Garland once walked these streets, finding inspiration in the expansive, quiet vistas that still characterize the region today. Community events often draw people to Heritage Park, where the social life of the residents unfolds under the expansive Midwestern sky. River Falls maintains a composure that is both grounded in its history and attentive to the present, ensuring that the character of the place remains as clear and cold as the river that defines it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Falls Theater (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 211° SW
Hoffman Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 080° E
Boy Scout Conservancy Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 060° NE
Falon's Nest (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 171° S
Ames Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 170° S
Golfview Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 104° E
Kinnickinnic River Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 001° N
River Falls Golf Course (Park) — 1.1 mi, 088° E
Highland Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 349° N
Kinnickinnic River Fishery Area 9 (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 029° NE
Spring Creek (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 192° S
Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 118° SE
Kilkarney Hills Golf Course (Park) — 1.8 mi, 334° NW
Statewide Wildlife Habitat (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 226° SW
Kinnickinnic State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 249° W
Rattlesnake Effigy Mound (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 289° W
Kingfisher Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 296° NW
Wisconsin Welcomes You (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 318° NW
River Bench (Public Artwork) — 10.0 mi, 319° NW
Seasons on St. Croix (Gallery) — 10.1 mi, 320° NW
Hudson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 321° NW
The Phipps Theater (Theatre) — 10.3 mi, 320° NW
Thanks for Visiting Minnesota (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 310° NW
Minnesota Welcomes You (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 310° NW
Washington County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 322° NW
Cottage Grove Armory - Minnesota National Guard (Historic Castle / Fort) — 17.1 mi, 263° W
Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.1 mi, 292° W
Arcola Mill (Historic Ruins) — 20.2 mi, 342° N
Red Wing Cinema 8 (Cinema) — 20.3 mi, 175° S
Red Wing Shoe Museum (Museum) — 20.9 mi, 168° S

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