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Rock Wisconsin Map

Explore Rock, 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 Rock, Wisconsin

How to Use This Rock, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.568764
Longitude	-90.243231
Population	163,354
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	54449, 53545
Area Code	715
County Seat	Wisconsin Rapids

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About Rock, Wisconsin

Rock is a locality in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. With a population of 163,354, Rock is a major urban centre in Wisconsin. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Rock is located at 44.5688°N, 90.2432°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54449, 53545.

Rock occupies a quiet expanse of the Wisconsin landscape where the character of the earth is defined by the steady, persistent presence of Rocky Creek. It lies 7.8 miles south-southwest of Marshfield, WI (from Marshfield, WI: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northwest of Wood. The horizon remains wide and open, interrupted only by the modest rise of Epsey Mound five miles away, which serves as a constant, subtle landmark for those navigating the flat agricultural fields. Visitors to Rock will notice how the light at dusk flattens across the soil, turning the vast, unglaciated terrain into a palette of muted golds and deep, earthy browns. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the landscape transitions into the dense, managed timber stands of the Wood County Forest, where the air holds a sharper, pine-scented clarity that lingers long after the sun has retreated.

Founding narratives in Rock mirror the broader settlement patterns of the region, where the promise of fertile soil and timber drew industrious families from German and Scandinavian origins. These early settlers established a rhythm of life that relied heavily on the seasonal cycles of the land, building their homesteads with a pragmatism that favored durability over ornamentation. The history of Rock is written in the careful clearing of acreage and the slow construction of farmsteads that have endured through generations of changing agricultural demand. Even today, the legacy of these pioneers remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older buildings and the grid-like organization of the surrounding rural roads, which continue to anchor the identity of Rock to its original purpose.

Economic life in Rock is tied closely to the land, supported by a mix of specialized dairy production and small-scale manufacturing that keeps the local commerce grounded. While the nearest large-scale water feature, the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, sits nineteen miles away and offers a different pace of leisure, the economy of Rock itself remains focused on the practical needs of a rural district. Infrastructure is maintained with a steady, local hand, ensuring that the heavy machinery of modern farming moves efficiently across the region. Although no major university sits within the immediate vicinity, the intellectual life of Rock is sustained by a deep respect for vocational expertise and the quiet, persistent learning required to manage the complex, modern machinery of the local industries.

Cultural expression in Rock finds its most vibrant form in the communal gatherings that mark the turn of the seasons, often centered around the local supper-club traditions that define the regional palate. On Friday evenings, the social life of Rock gathers around the shared ritual of the fish fry, a practice that serves as a quiet cornerstone of local cohesion. While professional sports remain a distant spectacle enjoyed via broadcast, the pride of the area is often reflected in the high school athletic programs that draw the entire neighborhood to the bleachers on crisp autumn nights. The absence of major, world-famous landmarks allows the true beauty of the region—the stillness of the woods and the honest work of the farms—to remain the primary focus of daily life, keeping the spirit of Rock humble, steady, and deeply rooted in its own distinct geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wood County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 100° E
Wildwood Park & Zoo (Local Park) — 5.8 mi, 026° NE
Statue of Christ (Public Artwork) — 6.2 mi, 029° NE
Soo Line 2442 (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 027° NE
Marshfield Fairgrounds Park (Local Park) — 6.5 mi, 031° NE
World's Largest Round Barn (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 030° NE
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 015° N
Helen Connor Laird Theater (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 015° N
Gallery 450 (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 015° N
Clark County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 225° SW
Mc Millan Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.3 mi, 012° N
Mcmillan Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 012° N
M60a3 (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 069° E
Statewide Wildlife Habitat (State Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 102° E
Lucille Tack Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 13.5 mi, 349° N
Necedah Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 14.0 mi, 177° S · 108k acres
Mead Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 14.0 mi, 050° NE
1897 Clark County Jail Museum (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 268° W
The White Pine in Neillsville History (Monument) — 17.9 mi, 267° W
Cranberry Culture (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 139° SE
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.2 mi, 175° S · 88k acres
Wisconsin Firemen's Memorial (Monument) — 23.6 mi, 125° SE
South Wood County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 121° SE
Rogers Cinema (Cinema) — 24.0 mi, 121° SE
Stoney Birch Studio (Gallery) — 24.5 mi, 121° SE
South Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 24.8 mi, 254° W
Benson Platform (Attraction) — 25.2 mi, 256° W
Strobe's Garage (Museum) — 28.3 mi, 029° NE
Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 39.7 mi, 353° N · 863k acres
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 67.0 mi, 228° SW · 274k acres

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