Explore Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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 Waterford.
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 | Waterford |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Racine County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.763072 |
| Longitude | -88.214256 |
| Population | 5,542 |
| Density | 876.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 53185 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| County Seat | Racine |
| School District | Waterford Union High School District |
Waterford occupies a landscape defined by the quiet convergence of water and open prairie. It lies 6.7 miles north-northeast of Burlington, WI (from Burlington, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southeast of Mukwonago. The Fox River carves a slow, deliberate path through the terrain, its course dictating the rhythm of the surrounding fields and meadows. Tichigan and Buena Lakes 359 anchor the local geography, providing a vast, reflective surface that captures the pale gold of the evening sun. To the west, the subtle rise of Mount Tom punctuates the horizon, offering a distant point of orientation for those traversing the plains. Residents often find themselves drawn to the stillness of River Bend Park, where the intersection of land and water creates a sanctuary for local wildlife.
Waterford traces its origins to the industrious settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the reliable flow of the Fox River for milling and early trade. The economy has transitioned from its agrarian roots in the dairy-rich countryside to a diverse landscape of small-scale industry and local commerce. While the machinery of production has evolved, the area maintains a sturdy connection to the labor and ingenuity that first organized these rural settlements. The legacy of those who labored here lingers in the sturdy architecture and the pragmatic approach to growth that characterizes the region. Even as modern demands reshape the local workspace, the influence of Wisconsin's agricultural heritage remains a vital thread in the economic fiber.
Waterford cultivates a distinct cultural identity rooted in the traditions of the Midwest, where the pace of life favors steady, meaningful connection over haste. The community gathers regularly to celebrate its heritage at local events, often sharing meals that reflect the German, Polish, and Scandinavian influences of the early inhabitants. Visitors often find the local supper clubs to be essential landmarks, serving as communal spaces where the Friday fish fry remains a cherished ritual. While Waterford is a quiet place, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the accomplished actor Mark Ruffalo, who spent part of his formative years in this environment. The spirit of the place is best felt at dusk, when the light softens over Tichigan and Buena Lakes 359 and the sounds of the day settle into a calm, resonant silence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterford, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.763072, -88.214256. 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 Waterford includes the ZIP code (53185), telephone area code (608), county seat of Racine County (Racine), and school district assignment (Waterford Union High 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. |