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Sussex Wisconsin Map

Explore Sussex, 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 Sussex, Wisconsin

How to Use This Sussex, Wisconsin Map

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

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.

CitySussex
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWaukesha County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude43.133897
Longitude-88.222037
Population11,487
Density556.8 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code53089
Area Code608
County SeatWaukesha
School DistrictHamilton School District

About Sussex, Wisconsin

Sussex is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 11,487. The population density is 556.8 people per km². Sussex is located at 43.1339°N, 88.2220°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sussex is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53089.

Sussex reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet presence of Merton Millpond 26, which anchors the regional geography just four miles from the center. It lies 1.8 miles southeast of Lisbon, WI (from Lisbon, WI: bearing 137°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of Waukesha. The terrain unfolds in a series of modest elevations and open plains that offer a clear vantage toward the silhouette of Holy Hill rising nine miles away on the horizon. Water defines the local rhythm, as the Fox River flows steadily three miles from the main thoroughfares, carving a path through the earth. Weyer Park provides an immediate expanse of greenery for residents to traverse, grounding the daily experience in the native flora of the region. The quality of light during the late afternoon creates a distinct, amber clarity that illuminates the fields and highlights the subtle textures of the inland soil. Sussex remains a place where the horizon feels expansive and unburdened by the density of more crowded corridors.

Sussex grew from the labor of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the deep, fertile ground. The local economy evolved from its agrarian origins into a diverse landscape of small-scale industry and specialized manufacturing that supports the surrounding region. Traditional dairy practices once dominated the output, yet modern commerce now emphasizes a blend of professional services and light industrial development. This transition reflects a persistent work ethic that values technical precision and the steady maintenance of regional infrastructure. Labor here is measured in the seasonal cycles of the land and the consistent output of its workshops, ensuring a stability that has endured for generations. Sussex maintains a deliberate pace, favoring long-term endurance over the volatile fluctuations of more urbanized centers.

Cultural life in Sussex centers on the shared traditions of the regional community, often gathering around local events that highlight the heritage of those who first broke the soil. The atmosphere is quiet and observant, a reflection of a populace that values privacy and a deep connection to their immediate environment. Landmark structures occasionally emerge from the residential grid, serving as markers of a history that remains quietly present in the architecture of the older streets. While many residents lead lives defined by modest, private pursuits, the character of the place is shaped by a collective respect for the land and its history. The community avoids ostentation, preferring instead the consistency of a well-ordered existence that prizes neighborly reliability. Even in the absence of grand spectacles, the daily life of the residents possesses a refined, understated dignity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 071° E
  • Steve Ferkans (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 041° NE
  • Marion Fleischmann (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 041° NE
  • Joyce Keckeisen (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 054° NE
  • Sussex Village Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 258° W
  • Mapleway Park Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 006° N
  • Armory Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 156° SE
  • Butler Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 353° N
  • Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 359° N
  • Delafield State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 359° N
  • “fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 284° W
  • Beasties™ Safari (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 140° SE
  • Ice Age Trail (State Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 284° W
  • Battle House (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 172° S
  • Milwaukee Tool Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 061° NE
  • Falls Patio Players (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 060° NE
  • Oconomowoc River Conservancy (Nature Reserve) — 7.1 mi, 289° W
  • Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 7.5 mi, 156° SE
  • Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 182° S
  • Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 254° W
  • Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 182° S
  • Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 182° S
  • Movie Tavern by Marcus (Cinema) — 9.1 mi, 141° SE
  • Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 189° S
  • Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 325° NW
  • Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 189° S
  • Spin City (Theme Park) — 12.9 mi, 125° SE
  • The Little Nature Museum (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 117° SE
  • Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.8 mi, 327° NW · 44k acres

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About This Sussex Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sussex, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.133897, -88.222037. 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 Sussex includes the ZIP code (53089), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Hamilton 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.