Explore Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay.
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 | Whitefish Bay |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.113137 |
| Longitude | -87.900475 |
| Population | 14,954 |
| Density | 2729.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 54235, 53217 |
| Area Code | 715, 608 |
| County Seat | Milwaukee |
| School District | Whitefish Bay School District |
Whitefish Bay rests upon the western edge of Lake Michigan, where the horizon dissolves into a vast, shimmering expanse of fresh water. It lies 1.8 miles north-northwest of Shorewood, WI (from Shorewood, WI: bearing 339°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north of Milwaukee. The inland character of the region manifests in the quiet, tree-lined streets that extend away from the water, grounding the landscape in a stable, terrestrial grace. Gentle slopes define the local terrain, offering a subtle elevation that catches the golden, low-hanging light of late afternoon. One mile to the west, the Milwaukee River winds through the landscape, providing a constant, rhythmic movement that shapes the surrounding basin. Within the heart of the village, Old School House Park / Fountain Park offers a small, verdant refuge where the pace of the day slows to match the rustle of leaves.
Whitefish Bay evolved from its early roots as a retreat for those seeking a reprieve from the growing industrial density of nearby urban centers. The local economy thrives today as a residential enclave, sustained by a stable foundation of professional services and a commitment to maintaining its historic, quiet character. Residents often look toward the regional heritage of the upper Midwest, where the influence of German and Scandinavian traditions remains visible in the sturdy architecture and a deep-seated appreciation for communal stability. While the Milwaukee Municipal Mooring Basin lies seven miles away as a reminder of the region’s broader logistical connections, the daily life of Whitefish Bay remains focused on its internal cohesion and local commerce. The legacy of these industrious foundations persists in the well-kept homes and the steady, deliberate movement of neighbors through the village lanes.
Cultural life in Whitefish Bay centers on a shared commitment to education and the quiet preservation of civic identity. Notable landmarks such as the village’s established schools reflect a long-standing emphasis on intellectual development and the cultivation of a thoughtful, engaged citizenry. The community celebrates its identity through seasonal gatherings that bring residents together in the open spaces of Old School House Park / Fountain Park, reinforcing a sense of belonging that transcends the individual. Renowned figures such as the actor Jane Kaczmarek have emerged from this environment, carrying the influence of its steady, Midwestern rhythm into their professional lives. Even as the sun sets toward the silhouette of Holy Hill in the distance, the atmosphere remains one of composed reflection and enduring local character.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43.113137, -87.900475. 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 Whitefish Bay includes the ZIP code (54235, 53217), telephone area code (715, 608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Whitefish Bay 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. |