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Saint Francis Wisconsin Map

Explore Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis, Wisconsin

How to Use This Saint Francis, Wisconsin Map

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

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	Saint Francis
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Milwaukee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.967516
Longitude	-87.877583
Population	9,365
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	53235
Area Code	608
County Seat	Milwaukee

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About Saint Francis, Wisconsin

Saint Francis is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,365. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Saint Francis is located at 42.9675°N, 87.8776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53235.

Saint Francis remains defined by its quiet proximity to the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Michigan. The landscape surrounding Saint Francis consists of stable, elevated ground that offers a sturdy platform above the water, while the nearby Kinnickinnic River winds through the lower terrain three miles away. Visitors and residents alike find respite at Greene Park, where the local greenery provides a serene boundary for the community. The light here during the late afternoon takes on a pale, silver quality that reflects off the expansive surface of the lake, casting long shadows across the inland grass. This geological stability creates a sense of permanence, grounding the architecture against the open sky of the upper Midwest.

Saint Francis grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of this fertile, accessible corridor. The local economy has shifted over the decades from agrarian roots to a diverse mix of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented enterprises that support the broader regional needs. The Milwaukee Municipal Mooring Basin, located three miles from the center, serves as a silent witness to the logistical importance of this inland transit zone. Generations of workers have contributed to the steady, rhythmic pulse of Saint Francis, building a foundation of resilience that persists in the brickwork and quiet streets. The air here often carries the faint, metallic scent of distant industry, a reminder of the labor that once defined the surrounding industrial heartland.

Cultural life in Saint Francis reflects the hearty, grounded traditions of the families who settled these plains, favoring community gatherings and a slow, intentional pace of life. The spirit of the region finds expression in the common social rituals that bring neighbors together, often centered around simple shared meals and local festivities. While the area avoids the clamor of major metropolises, it retains a distinct identity shaped by the quietude of the Midwestern interior. Notable figures such as the late Cardinal Albert Meyer, who served as the Archbishop of Chicago and held deep ties to the religious institutions formerly active in the area, left an enduring mark on the local conscience. Residents of Saint Francis move through their days with a steady focus, honoring the legacy of those who built this place on the solid, unyielding earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greene Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 090° E
K9 Legacy Monument (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 055° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 308° NW
Patrick Cudahy Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 111° E
Mitchell Gallery of Flight (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 223° SW
Wisconsin's Largest European Copper Beech Tree (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 351° N
Bay View World War II Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 334° NW
Statewide Wildlife Habitat (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 343° N
Avalon Atmospheric Theater and Lounge (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 331° NW
Kinnickinnic River Parkway (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 319° NW
Water's Edge (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 331° NW
Wilson Recreation (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 273° W
Mitchell Street Arts (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 325° NW
Real Tinsel (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 322° NW
Allen-Bradley Clock Tower (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 333° NW
Modjeska Theater (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 322° NW
Daniel W. Hoan Memorial Bridge Overview (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 342° N
Lakeshore State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 348° N
The We Energies Foundation Performance Studio (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 344° N
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 339° N
PrideFest (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 346° N
Polish Fest (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 346° N
Milwaukee Taco Fest (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 346° N
MARN Milwaukee Artist Resource Center (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 341° N
Hank Aaron State Trail (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 313° NW

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