Waterford Wisconsin Map

About Waterford, Wisconsin

Waterford is a locality in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,692. The population density is 851.7 people per km². Waterford is located at 42.7631°N, 88.2143°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53185.

Waterford unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and water, where the Fox River meanders with a quiet determination. It lies 10.6 miles south-south-west of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of Burlington. Rolling terrain, a legacy of ancient ice, gives way to fertile fields that stretch towards a sky often painted with the subtle, bruised hues of approaching rain. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay in summer and the crisp, clean bite of winter, a constant reminder of the seasons' dependable cycle. Along the riverbanks, a fringe of mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, offers a cool, shadowed respite from the sun, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the breeze. This place, Waterford, has long been tied to the rhythm of the river and the land. Its early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the power of flowing water, established a community that grew with agriculture at its heart. The Fox River, once a vital artery for commerce and industry, still lends its presence, its banks a quiet testament to the town's enduring connection to its natural environment. While modern development has brought new businesses and a changing economy, the echoes of its past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the lives of those who call Waterford home. The quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the distant rumble of a train or the laughter of children, speaks of a continuity, a persistent spirit that has weathered the years.

About This Waterford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterford, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.763072, -88.214256. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Waterford and Racine County.

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). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Waterford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.