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Wausau Wisconsin Map

Explore Wausau, 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 Wausau, Wisconsin

How to Use This Wausau, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.961766
Longitude	-89.646538
Population	39,994
Density	803.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	54403, 54401, 54402
Area Code	715
County Seat	Wausau
School District	Wausau School District

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About Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau is a locality in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 39,994. The population density is 803.5 people per km². Wausau is located at 44.9618°N, 89.6465°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Wausau is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 54403, 54401, 54402.

Wausau occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Wisconsin River as it carves a path through the heart of the region. It lies 6.2 miles northwest of Weston, WI (from Weston, WI: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-northwest of Kronenwetter. The terrain surrounding Wausau rises into slopes that suggest the distant, hazy presence of the Philippine Islands on the horizon, creating a silhouette against the wide, inland sky. Within the immediate vicinity, the stillness of Lake Wausau offers a reflective contrast to the moving waters of the river, while the local grounds of Library County Park provide an accessible patch of earth where the soil feels cool and damp under the canopy of regional hardwoods. As the afternoon light shifts, the quality of the air grows crisp and heavy with the scent of pine and loam, grounding the physical character of the land in a quiet, enduring permanence.

Wausau emerged from the wilderness as a place where the extraction of timber fueled the early ambition of those who arrived to settle the riverbanks. The labor of early residents transformed the dense forests into the foundation of a growing settlement, establishing a rhythm of industry that relied on the steady current of the Wisconsin River to transport raw materials. Over time, Wausau evolved from a rough-hewn outpost into a center of commerce, drawing settlers who brought with them the traditions and work ethics of various European backgrounds. This history remains visible in the sturdy, brick-faced architecture that lines the older streets, standing as a quiet record of the transition from a frontier mill site to a structured, functioning municipality.

Economic life in Wausau thrives through a blend of manufacturing prowess and the presence of professional infrastructure that supports a diverse workforce. The influence of regional industries remains strong, providing a steady pulse to the local economy while institutions like the Northcentral Technical College offer pathways for education and specialized training. Infrastructure throughout Wausau is designed to accommodate the demands of an inland hub, with roads and utilities threading through the residential and commercial sectors with functional precision. The daily pace is marked by a pragmatic dedication to production and service, ensuring that the necessary machinery of modern life operates with consistent, reliable efficiency.

Cultural life in Wausau finds expression in the seasonal shifts, from the intense focus of winter sports on the nearby slopes to the vibrant energy of annual community festivals that draw residents into the public squares. Landmarks like the Grand Theater serve as focal points for the arts, while the surrounding woodland areas offer a space for reflection away from the hum of the professional center. Famous individuals born in or associated with Wausau, such as the architect George Maher, have left an indelible mark on the aesthetic and structural identity of the region. Whether gathered for a local sporting event or observing the changing colors of the trees along the riverbanks, the people of Wausau maintain a connection to their environment that is both grounded and deeply observant of the changing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Marathon Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 180° S
Auditorium (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 159° S
James F. Veninga Theater (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 144° SE
University of Wisconsin-Marathon County Planetarium (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 160° S
Ahrnsbrak Room (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 159° S
Ingwal S. Horgen Farm Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 183° S
Peace Pole (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 105° E
From Laos to America (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 101° E
Wausau School District Planetarium (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 345° N
Children's Imaginarium (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 107° E
Anthony: Gallery Atelier Framing (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 097° E
Wausau Wings ii (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 092° E
Center for Visual Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 096° E
Caroline S. Mark Gallery (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 096° E
Hmong-Lao Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 105° E
State Owned Islands - Wd (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 202° S
State Owned Islands (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 202° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 228° SW
State Owned Islands - Nw (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 187° S
Thom Field (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 072° E
Eastbay Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 132° SE
Rib Mountain State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 206° SW
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 218° SW
Mountain-Bay State Trail (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 130° SE
Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 174° S
Warren Mill - Now WPS (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 352° N
Bitzke Waterfowl Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 17.7 mi, 058° NE
Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 36.0 mi, 292° W · 863k acres

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