Waukesha County Map, Wisconsin
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Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County is where the suburbs of Milwaukee fade into Wisconsin’s lake country. This place has got it all: ritzy lake homes, working farms, and everything in between. The Fox River Valley cuts through the heart of the county.
Waukesha is the biggest city, with a revitalized downtown that’s hopping on weekends. But don’t sleep on smaller towns like Oconomowoc or Delafield. They’ve got charm for days.
The Kettle Moraine State Forest is a local treasure, perfect for hiking, biking, or just forest bathing. Historians will dig the area’s connection to Les Paul, the father of the electric guitar. Waukesha County has a rep for being pretty well-off, but it’s not all country clubs and BMWs.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Waukesha County |
| County Seat | Waukesha |
| Population | Approximately 415,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Muskego, Oconomowoc |
| Interstates and Highways | I-94, I-41, WI-16, WI-59 |
| FIPS Code | 55-133 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 581 sq mi (Land: 556 sq mi; Water: 25 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Washington County (North), Ozaukee County (Northeast), Milwaukee County (East), Racine County (Southeast), Walworth County (Southwest), Jefferson County (West), Dodge County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.0117° N, 88.2315° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Potawatomi word for “fox” or “little fox” |
| Major Landmarks | Waukesha County Fairgrounds, Fox Brook Park, Retzer Nature Center |
| Website | Waukesha County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Waukesha County Topographic Map
Waukesha County doesn’t sit still. It rolls. Waukesha lies on the eastern edge of the Kettle Moraine, so glacial hills and ridges run throughout. There’s no drastic elevation shifts, but the land rises and dips often enough to shape development and lake placement.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Waukesha County Road Map
Interstate 94 slices east-west across the northern part of the county. Though that’s the main corridor, plenty of state highways fan out toward Milwaukee and the suburbs. Some roads curve around lakes, others shoot through business parks. Want to explore them all? Our zoom tool can help below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Waukesha County Satellite Map
It’s a busy image. Subdivisions, business districts, and roads dominate the eastern half. But head west and the landscape shifts… Green spaces, lake chains, and scattered woods fill the view. Pewaukee Lake and Nagawicka Lake are especially easy to spot.
OUTLINE MAP
Waukesha County Blank Map
Waukesha County has an irregular square shape, but it’s pretty close to a perfect square. It borders Milwaukee County on the east. There are no state lines here.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Waukesha County:
Wisconsin County Map
Forget the beer and cheese stereotypes. Wisconsin’s 72 counties have more going on than tailgates and taverns. Some hug Great Lakes shorelines, others stretch through dairy farms, forests, or rolling bluffs.