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Vernon Wisconsin Map

Explore Vernon, 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 Vernon, Wisconsin

How to Use This Vernon, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	42.903625
Longitude	-88.252314
Population	7,481
Density	96.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	53189, 53149
Area Code	608
County Seat	Waukesha
School District	Mukwonago School District

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About Vernon, Wisconsin

Vernon is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,481. The population density is 96.2 people per km². Vernon is located at 42.9036°N, 88.2523°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 53189, 53149.

Vernon defines the quiet, inland landscape of the region, where the earth unfolds in a series of gentle, open rises that stretch toward the horizon. It lies 5.7 miles west of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 269°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Waukesha. The waters of Saylesville Millpond sit prominently within the local geography, providing a wide, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding terrain. Mill Brook carves a persistent path through the soil, offering a constant, rhythmic movement to the landscape that defines the local drainage. Beyond the immediate water, the land transitions into a patchwork of fields and wooded sections that remain largely undisturbed. On clear days, the silhouette of Lapham Hill rises in the distance, serving as a subtle marker against the vast Midwestern sky. Vernon remains a place where the quality of light at dusk settles heavily over the grass, turning the fields into a deep, muted gold before the evening cool takes hold.

Settlement in Vernon grew from the necessity of harnessing local water power and the productive potential of the surrounding soil. Early industry leaned heavily on the milling of grain and the processing of timber, activities that utilized the flow of Mill Brook to sustain a modest but reliable economy. Over time, the regional focus shifted toward dairy production and agriculture, establishing the steady, labor-intensive character that persists in the patterns of local work today. Small-scale manufacturing and service trades eventually complemented this agrarian base, allowing the economy to diversify while maintaining a strong connection to the land. The daily rhythm here is dictated by these cycles of production, reflecting a history of steady, unpretentious growth. Vernon maintains an atmosphere of industrious patience, where the work of the day is measured by the tangible results left behind in the fields and workshops.

Cultural life in Vernon is expressed through the shared traditions of the regional population, where community gatherings often center on seasonal changes and local milestones. The proximity to the Vernon Wildlife Area provides residents with a quiet space for observation, where the changing leaves and migrating birds mark the passage of the year more distinctly than any calendar. Landmarks are modest and functional, serving as quiet reminders of a collective past rather than grand monuments to individual ambition. While the locality does not claim a roster of globally famous figures, the people who reside here contribute to a persistent, grounded identity that values consistency above spectacle. Evening life often involves the simple comfort of local food and conversation, a practice that reinforces the social bonds formed through years of neighborhood familiarity. Vernon carries itself with a steady, quiet composure, finding beauty in the predictable turns of the seasons and the enduring presence of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Vernon Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 323° NW
Martin's Woods State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 141° SE
Vernon Wildlife Area 4 (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 336° NW
Vernon Wildlife Area 3 (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 331° NW
River'S Crossing Park (Local Park) — 3.7 mi, 338° N
Badertscher Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 081° E
Fox River Park (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 349° N
Open Space (Local Recreation) — 4.6 mi, 104° E
Engel Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 108° E
Tichigan Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 171° S
Icombat Waukesha (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 360° N
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 349° N
Wind Lake Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 138° SE
Dorothy Goff Frisch Recital Hall (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 010° N
Shattuck Music Center (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 010° N
Otteson Theater (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 010° N
Humphry Art Center (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 010° N
Waukesha County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 010° N
Norwegian Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 150° SE
Gertrude Basse the Cow (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 003° N
Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 10.1 mi, 026° NE
Battle House (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 013° N
Ice Age Trail - Se (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 315° NW
Lulu Lake State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 11.2 mi, 245° SW
Marl Works (Historic Ruins) — 11.2 mi, 281° W
East Troy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 223° SW
Saint Fiacre (Public Artwork) — 11.4 mi, 079° E
Movie Tavern by Marcus (Cinema) — 11.4 mi, 039° NE
Mirabel and Lilou (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 322° NW

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