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Sauk Prairie Wisconsin Map

Explore Sauk Prairie, 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 Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin

How to Use This Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	43.290671
Longitude	-89.813036
Population	6,200
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	53578, 53583
Area Code	715
County Seat	Baraboo

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About Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin

Sauk Prairie is a locality in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Sauk Prairie is located at 43.2907°N, 89.8130°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 53578, 53583.

Sauk Prairie occupies a broad, ancient basin defined by the confluence of fertile soil and the quiet persistence of the Midwestern landscape. It lies 9.8 miles southeast of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 145°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west of Prairie du Sac. The terrain surrounding Sauk Prairie reveals itself through the subtle, unglaciated geometry of the land, where the horizon is often anchored by the distant, hazy silhouette of Black Hawk Ridge. Only a mile away, the gentle, winding passage of Otter Creek provides a constant, rhythmic presence that drains the surrounding fields. Within a short distance, the Schluckebier Sand Prairie offers a stark, sun-bleached expanse that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural tapestry. Travelers often note how the light at dusk catches the tall grasses, turning the color of the earth into a deep, burnished gold. Lake Wisconsin sits four miles away, acting as a quiet reservoir that mirrors the shifting clouds of the expansive prairie sky.

History pulses through Sauk Prairie as a quiet echo of the generations who first broke the sod to cultivate this productive, inland expanse. The local economy remains tethered to the enduring strength of regional manufacturing and the steady, seasonal cycles of dairy production that have defined the Midwest for decades. Small businesses and industrial enterprises organize the daily labor of residents, sustaining a pace of life that values consistency over the frantic rush of larger urban centers. The heritage of the region reflects a blending of European influences, where the sturdy traditions of German, Polish, and Scandinavian settlers shaped the social fiber of the local neighborhoods. Even now, the economy relies on the careful stewardship of the land, ensuring that the legacy of the early pioneers remains visible in the well-tended fields.

Cultural life in Sauk Prairie finds its expression in the communal rituals that draw neighbors together, such as the local Friday fish fry, a tradition that serves as a quiet cornerstone of social interaction. The town claims a modest but proud history, having been the birthplace of August Derleth, a prolific author whose literary observations captured the specific spirit of this region. Residents who wish to engage with the natural environment often head toward the Grottos Trail, a path ten miles distant that invites a more intimate understanding of the rocky, inland geography. These landmarks and traditions define a character that is neither hurried nor stagnant, but rather grounded in a deep recognition of the local landscape. Life moves with a deliberate clarity here, where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of the week and the quiet beauty of the plains remains the primary focus of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Schluckebier Sand Prairie (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 074° E
Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 186° S
Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 046° NE
The Baraboo Range (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 044° NE
Park (Local Park) — 4.2 mi, 079° E
Golf Course (Park) — 4.7 mi, 075° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 4.8 mi, 107° E
Steidtman Farmstead Barn (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 053° NE
Forevertron (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 023° NE
Wisconsin Heights Battle Grounds (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 125° SE
Immanuel Evangelical Church (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 050° NE
Walking Iron - 7A Farms (Local Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 180° S
The Land Remembers (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 023° NE
Scattered Wildlife - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 6.1 mi, 154° SE
Baxter'S Hollow (Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 360° N
Devils Lake State Park-Iansr (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 019° N
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 304° NW
Fish Lake (Local Recreation) — 7.2 mi, 090° E
Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 051° NE
Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 027° NE
Devil's Doorway (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 029° NE
Elephant Rock (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 025° NE
Mid-Continent Railway Museum (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 345° N
Vista Gallery (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 018° N
Carriage Road View (Viewpoint) — 13.3 mi, 152° SE
Schwalbach Gallery (Gallery) — 13.5 mi, 011° N
R.G. Brown Theater (Theatre) — 13.5 mi, 011° N
Gard Theater (Cinema) — 15.0 mi, 239° SW
CAL Center (Theatre) — 19.1 mi, 327° NW
Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 19.3 mi, 232° SW

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