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Salem Wisconsin Map

Explore Salem, 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 Salem, Wisconsin

How to Use This Salem, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.623023
Longitude	-92.357406
Population	12,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	54750, 53168
Area Code	715, 608
County Seat	Kenosha

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About Salem, Wisconsin

Salem is a locality in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 12,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Salem is located at 44.6230°N, 92.3574°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54750, 53168.

Salem emerges from the quiet intersection of prairie grasses and fertile soil, marking the landscape with a persistent, grounded presence. It lies 1.7 miles north-northwest of Salem Lakes, WI (from Salem Lakes, WI: bearing 343°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Pleasant Prairie. The Salem Branch carves a subtle path through the terrain, its waters moving with a deliberate pace that mirrors the stillness of the surrounding fields. Directly adjacent, the waters of Hooker Lake reflect the shifting patterns of the sky, serving as a constant companion to the residents who live nearby. Beyond the immediate banks, the Hooker Lake Marsh Fishery Area provides a sanctuary for local flora and fauna, maintaining a delicate balance of wetland ecology. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Gander Mountain anchors the view, offering a sense of scale to the wide, open plains that define this inland geography.

Agriculture has long served as the backbone of Salem, where the rhythmic cycle of planting and harvest dictates the tempo of the calendar. Early settlers recognized the value of this rich earth, establishing farms that transformed the local economy into a reliable engine of production. Over the decades, the industrial character shifted, blending traditional farming roots with small-scale commerce and service-oriented businesses. This evolution maintains a steady economic foundation, ensuring that the people of Salem remain connected to the productivity of the land. The legacy of these early industrious efforts persists in the well-tended fences and the quiet efficiency of local operations that support the broader regional needs.

Social life in Salem finds its expression in the modest gatherings that mark the changing seasons and the simple traditions of the Midwest. Community identity is built upon a shared appreciation for the land, often celebrated during local events that bring neighbors together under the expanse of a clear, expansive sky. While the area does not claim global icons of fame, the character of the people reflects a sturdy, unpretentious spirit that values reliability and neighborly grace. Life here unfolds with a focus on the immediate and the tangible, where the quality of light at dusk across the fields provides a daily sense of peace. Through the quiet persistence of its inhabitants, Salem preserves a distinct way of living that honors both its history and the natural environment surrounding it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 107° E
Statewide Habitat Areas - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 152° SE
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 152° SE
Lake Pepin (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 189° S
Pierce Co Islands Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.2 mi, 221° SW
Frontenac State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 184° S
Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 017° N
Eagle Point (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 173° S
R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 7.5 mi, 190° S
Memorial Park (Local Park) — 8.4 mi, 236° SW
Maiden Rock (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 158° S
Klompenboot (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 245° SW
Aliveo Military Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 245° SW
Red Wing Shoe Museum (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 246° SW
Red Wing Arts Clay And Creative Center (Arts Centre) — 9.6 mi, 245° SW
The Sea Wing Disaster (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 246° SW
Goodhue County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 244° SW
Red Wing Cinema 8 (Cinema) — 11.9 mi, 252° W
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 14.1 mi, 159° S
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.1 mi, 134° SE · 274k acres
Vasa Museum (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 246° SW
Kinnickinnic River Theater (Theatre) — 20.5 mi, 321° NW
Ames Gallery (Gallery) — 20.5 mi, 321° NW
Falon's Nest (Theatre) — 20.5 mi, 321° NW
Falls Theater (Cinema) — 20.9 mi, 321° NW
Kinnickinnic State Park (State Park) — 23.1 mi, 308° NW
Arrowhead Bluffs Museum (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 141° SE
Brewery Nønic (Attraction) — 27.2 mi, 050° NE
Gallery 209 (Gallery) — 27.3 mi, 051° NE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.5 mi, 291° W · 24k acres

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