Explore Stevens Point, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point.
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 | Stevens Point |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Portage County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.525481 |
| Longitude | -89.553718 |
| Population | 25,666 |
| Density | 577.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 54481, 54482, 54492 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Stevens Point |
| School District | Stevens Point Area School District |
Stevens Point emerges from the broad, flat expanses of central Wisconsin where the air turns crisp and clear under an expansive, pale sky. It lies 4.9 miles north-northwest of Plover, WI (from Plover, WI: bearing 342°T), and is situated 15.4 miles northeast of Wisconsin Rapids. The terrain surrounding Stevens Point remains largely level, defined by the quiet passage of the Wisconsin River as it flows steadily toward the south. A short distance away, the Wisconsin River Flowage mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy, holding the reflection of clouds in its still, dark surface. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Philippine Islands rise against the horizon like a dream of high, jagged stone. Within the center of the grid, Emerson Park provides a sanctuary where the earth retains a quiet, honest smell of damp soil and ancient growth.
Stevens Point grew from a foundation of timber and trade, evolving as the pulse of the local economy shifted from the logging camps of the nineteenth century to modern manufacturing and insurance. The steady hum of industry remains a constant presence, grounded by the legacy of regional agriculture that draws its strength from the fertile, sandy loam of the surrounding plains. Men and women here understand the value of a long day’s work, keeping a rhythm that respects the changing seasons and the requirements of the land. Small businesses and larger corporate offices share the streets, creating a balance between the old ways of production and the demands of a contemporary workforce. This stability allows Stevens Point to maintain its footing, ensuring that the livelihood of the residents remains as firm as the frost-hardened ground in midwinter.
The character of Stevens Point reflects a blend of diverse European roots, woven together in the quiet pride of those who choose to build their lives in the interior of the continent. Education serves as a cornerstone of the identity here, as the university brings a youthful, inquisitive energy that keeps the atmosphere from growing stagnant. Residents often gather at local institutions to share a meal or discuss the affairs of the day, valuing a sense of community that eschews pretense for genuine connection. While the world beyond the plains continues to accelerate, the pace here remains deliberate, favoring thoughtful conversation over the frantic noise of larger urban centers. Notable figures such as the writer Patrick Rothfuss have found inspiration in this quietude, reflecting the town's ability to nurture creative minds amidst the everyday tasks of life.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.525481, -89.553718. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Stevens Point includes the ZIP code (54481, 54482, 54492), telephone area code (715), county seat of Portage County (Stevens Point), and school district assignment (Stevens Point Area School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |