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Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Map

Explore Sturgeon Bay, 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 Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

How to Use This Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Map

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

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	Sturgeon Bay
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Door County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.822676
Longitude	-87.369806
Population	9,646
Density	378.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54235
Area Code	715
County Seat	Sturgeon Bay
School District	Sturgeon Bay School District

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About Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay is a locality in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,646. The population density is 378.9 people per km². Sturgeon Bay is located at 44.8227°N, 87.3698°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sturgeon Bay is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54235.

Sturgeon Bay occupies a distinct position where the land yields to the expansive influence of the water. It lies 19.8 miles northeast of Lincoln, WI (from Lincoln, WI: bearing 41°T), and is situated 15.8 miles north of Algoma. The horizon here is defined by the proximity of Lake Michigan, which lends a crisp, salt-tinged quality to the air even as the sun sinks behind the distant silhouette of Mount Lowe. Travelers often find themselves drawn toward the Stone Harbor Public Waterfront, where the light shifts from gold to a deep, bruised violet across the surface. While the region is not defined by dramatic peaks, the subtle rise of the terrain creates a natural amphitheater that holds the cool drafts of evening. One might catch the silhouette of Snake Island in the distance, a quiet sentinel rising from the water under the vast, shifting sky.

Sturgeon Bay grew from the necessity of labor and the steady rhythm of the maritime trade that has long defined its economic life. The presence of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal dictates the movement of vessels and the steady pulse of industry that keeps the harbor functional and vibrant. Local workshops and yards continue a tradition of craftsmanship, mirroring the industrious spirit of the German, Polish, and Scandinavian settlers who first turned this soil. The local economy remains anchored in these historical roots, balancing the demands of modern commerce with the quiet endurance of a working waterfront. Even the simplest tasks here seem to carry the weight of generations, as the sound of machinery occasionally drifts over the water to blend with the natural silence.

Cultural life in Sturgeon Bay reflects a quiet pride, manifested in the tradition of the Friday fish fry and the slow, deliberate pace of the changing seasons. Residents often gather near the Quarterdeck Marina to watch the water, finding a sense of continuity in the ebb and flow that has persisted for decades. The Ahnapee State Trail offers a quiet passage through the surrounding woods, providing a way for locals to experience the stillness of the interior landscape. While few figures of global renown claim origin here, the spirit of the place is shaped by the people who choose to remain, anchoring their lives in the rhythm of the shore. The community finds its identity in the modest, honest beauty of a life lived close to the water, where the arrival of each new season is observed with a steady and patient gaze.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ahnapee State Trail (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 136° SE
Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 308° NW
Statewide Public Access - Lm (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 308° NW
Woodside Wildflower Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 270° W
Buoy and Sinker (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 308° NW
Sturgeon Bay Fields (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 024° NE
The Fluke Anchor (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 307° NW
Ship Propellers (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 308° NW
Sturgeon Bay Skatepark (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 284° W
West Side Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 285° W
Little Creek Parkway (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 059° NE
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 079° E
Sunset Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 338° N
Robertson's Orchard (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 185° S
Potawatomi State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 322° NW
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.0 mi, 134° SE
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 125° SE
Amphitheatre @ Potawatomi State Park (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 323° NW
Old Ski Hill Overlook @ Potawatomi State Park (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 320° NW
Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.0 mi, 000° N
Plum Bottom Gallery (Gallery) — 11.9 mi, 017° N
Hands On Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 20.1 mi, 023° NE
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Fine Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 20.9 mi, 325° NW
Herbert L. Williams Theatre (Theatre) — 20.9 mi, 325° NW
Bear Statue (Public Artwork) — 21.7 mi, 329° NW
Ephraim Fire Museum (Museum) — 24.9 mi, 023° NE
Mini golf (Attraction) — 25.8 mi, 281° W
World's Tallest Grandfather Clock (Attraction) — 25.9 mi, 195° S
West Shore Fishing Museum (Museum) — 32.8 mi, 354° N
Nicolet National Forest (National Forest) — 50.5 mi, 294° NW · 663k acres

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