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Whitewater Wisconsin Map

Explore Whitewater, 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 Whitewater, Wisconsin

How to Use This Whitewater, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	42.83362
Longitude	-88.732327
Population	14,889
Density	650.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	53190
Area Code	608
County Seat	Elkhorn
School District	Whitewater School District

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About Whitewater, Wisconsin

Whitewater is a locality in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 14,889. The population density is 650.3 people per km². Whitewater is located at 42.8336°N, 88.7323°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Whitewater is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 53190.

Whitewater emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse defined by the patient movement of the Whitewater Creek. It lies 8.5 miles southeast of Fort Atkinson, WI (from Fort Atkinson, WI: bearing 141°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-southwest of Palmyra.

The water follows a winding path through the local terrain, serving as a constant presence for those who live and work along its banks. Beyond the immediate flow of the creek, the land opens into expansive fields that shift in color with the turning of the seasons. To the south, the horizon is punctuated by the subtle rise of Mount Zion, which offers a fixed point against the wide, open sky. Residents often gather at Cravath Lakefront Park, where the afternoon light settles over the surface of Cravath Lake 27.5 in soft, muted tones. This geography remains grounded in the inland plains, far removed from the rush of any distant coast.

Whitewater draws its early heritage from the industrious spirit of settlers who recognized the potential of the regional water and soil. The economy has historically been anchored by a blend of agricultural production and the steady growth of local manufacturing. As the decades passed, the arrival of the university shifted the focus toward education and the intellectual life of the region. Today, the local industry remains diverse, balancing the needs of a modern workforce with the traditions of a dairy-rich landscape. The rhythm of daily life is shaped by this synthesis of past labor and future ambition, moving forward with a deliberate, steady pace.

Whitewater maintains a cultural character defined by the influence of its prominent university, which brings a persistent energy to the local streets. Students and long-term residents cross paths near the campus, creating a unique social dynamic that distinguishes the atmosphere from that of surrounding rural townships. Notable landmarks, such as the historic buildings that house administrative and academic offices, serve as anchors for the community identity. While the town is modest in its scale, it has been the home of figures like the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who was born in the region and whose influence on design remains felt across the state. Public events often center on the local parks and academic calendar, ensuring that the spirit of the place remains closely tied to the people who reside there.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Depot (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 194° S
Trippe Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 138° SE
Starin Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 349° N
Young Auditorium (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 286° W
Barnett Theater (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 282° W
Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 143° SE
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 179° S
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 204° SW
Ice Age Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 204° SW
Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 158° S
Lima Marsh - Storrs Lake Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 275° W
Golf Course (Park) — 3.9 mi, 339° N
Governor Peck Boyhood Home (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 332° NW
Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 083° E
Pioneer Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 094° E
The Flame of Friendship (Public Artwork) — 8.1 mi, 314° NW
National Dairy Shrine Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 320° NW
Hoard Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 320° NW
Fort Koshkonong Historic Marker (1832) (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 322° NW
Patrolman McKee Memorial (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 320° NW
Panther Integlio Mound (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 316° NW
Science Education Center (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 098° E
Scuppernong Prairie State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.1 mi, 067° NE
Old World Wisconsin (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 078° E
Paradise Springs Nature Trail (Nature Reserve) — 12.7 mi, 073° E
Glacial Drumlin State Trail (State Park) — 12.9 mi, 010° N
Johnson Creek Historical Society (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 352° N
East Troy Area Historical Society (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 101° E

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