Milwaukee Neighborhoods
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Thank you for using the UWM Libraries' Milwaukee Neighborhood Guide. This guide was originally created to benefit UWM Urban Studies Program research but has been expanded to meet the needs of several courses.
The information in this guide is not meant to be authoritative and comprehensive but rather a reference and starting point for those researching Milwaukee neighborhoods.
If you find information that you believe to be incorrect, would like to see a specific additional neighborhood listed (including historic place names), or have additional information to share, please let us know!
Tips
How to Work with This Guide
- If neighborhoods are not being clearly displayed in the "Larger Map" feature, try zooming in and out
- Newspaper searches point to Newspaper SourcePlus (EBSCOhost) and LexisNexis Academic, and require on-campus access or remote login via current UWM ePanther ID. Community researchers are welcome to visit the UWM Libraries' Golda Meir Library at 2311 E. Hartford Avenue for unrestricted access.
To learn about each Milwaukee area click on the tabs on the top of the guide
to navigate through the various pages or navigate them below:
Not sure where to start?
Expand the list of the neighborhoods below:
Please Make Sure to Check Additional Resources Below or Jump Straight into Statistics:
Milwaukee Neighborhood Maps
Resources on Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Milwaukee Neighborhood Maps
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Interactive Milwaukee Neighborhoods MapEsri Map of all Milwaukee Neighborhoods
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Sanborn Maps , 1867-1970: Wisconsin
Sanborn Maps provide access to large-scale plans containing data that can be used to estimate the potential risk for urban structures. This includes information such as the outline of each building, the size, shape and construction materials, heights, and function of structures, location of windows and doors. The maps also give street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. UWM Libraries subscribes to Wisconsin maps only.
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Sanborn Maps of Milwaukee 1894 and 1910The Digital Sanborn Maps of Milwaukee 1894 and 1910 collection includes two atlases of the fire insurance maps of Milwaukee produced by the Sanborn Map Company. [Open Access; no login required]
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American Geographical Society Library Digital Map CollectionCurrently contains over 700 maps, including historical maps of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, and other American cities, states, and national parks. The digital collection is under continuing development. [no login required]
Milwaukee Neighborhood Areas' Division
Browse the map to explore what of the city the neighborhood are located is located:
Click on the » symbol below to see the map's legend
Mapping Equity and Inclusion in Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Office of Equity and Inclusion
Milwaukee Equity Atlas
Data and mapping resources to support the city's racial equity work
Look into National Equity Index here
Milwaukee Neighborhood Data Sources
Where to Find More Data on Milwaukee Neighborhoods:
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City of Milwaukee, Neighborhood Development Plans & StudiesOfficial city plans and area studies created by or for the Milwaukee Department of City Development.
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Find Census Tract and Other Information with Census Data Address SearchAllows you to search addresses for census tract and other information
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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service"NNS covers stories that are important to the people who live, work and serve in city neighborhoods, on topics such as education, public safety, economic development, health and wellness, environment, recreation, employment, youth development and housing."
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Milwaukee Neighborhood Webpage LinksMore links for neighborhood groups and associations
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Milwaukee Police DistrictsClickable map of Milwaukee Police Districts
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Neighborhood Groups in MilwaukeeList of neighborhood groups and associations in Milwaukee
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Neighborhood Website (Urban Anthropology Inc.)An ever-growing resource detailing Milwaukee neighborhoods, each entry including information about appearance (including photos), a brief population-focused history, lists of businesses in the neighborhoods’ history, oral histories (where available), resident quotes, current demographics, special neighborhood features, and low-cost nearby outings for families.
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Map Applications from the City of MilwaukeeHelpful tools from the City of Milwaukee. Includes a variety of statistical data and mapping applications.
Need More Statistical Information on Milwaukee?
Milwaukee Photos
Photos of Milwaukee
Encyclopedia of Milwaukee
- Encyclopedia of Milwaukee
The Encyclopedia of Milwaukee project aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the history of Milwaukee. With a projected 740 entries, hundreds of illustrations, historical and contemporary maps, bibliographic materials, and the opportunity to interact with readers, the EMKE will be a first stop for researchers ranging from students to journalists to scholars and the general public.
The Encyclopedia of Milwaukee covers the four-county Milwaukee area, as recognized by the United States government: Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County.
Urban Anthropology, Inc
- Urban Anthropology, Inc.
Urban Anthropology, Inc (UrbAn) is a community based membership association dedicated to the celebration of cultural diversity and holistic approach to urban problem-solving.
- UrbAn Neighborhood Website
A fantastic local resource, this web site details more than 190 Milwaukee neighborhoods (more will be added).
Each neighborhood has information about appearance (including photos), a brief population-focused history, lists of businesses in the neighborhoods’ history, oral histories (where available), resident quotes, current demographics, special neighborhood features, and low-cost nearby outings for families.
Over 70 volunteers worked on parts of this enormous project, and some facts and characteristics may have changed. Be sure to fact-check for accuracy!
- Citation Tip:
Last, F. M. (Date Published or n.d. for No Date). Web page title. Retrieved from Homepage URL
Urban Anthropology Inc. (n.d.) Milwaukee Neighborhoods: Historic Mitchell Street. Retrieved from http://www.neighborhoodsinmilwaukee.org/Historic%20Mitchell.pdf
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South Side Historic Mitchell StreetThe document is an example of a guide on a historic Milwaukee neighborhood: South Side Historic Mitchell Street
Acknowledgements
Chris Langer,former Research & Instructional Support (RIS) Intern, developed this library guide in 2009, under the project guidance of Linda Kopecky.
Jia He, RIS Diversity Services Intern, contributed updates in 2013.
Steven Frets, SOIS Graduate Fieldwork student, contributed updates in 2014.
Linda Kopecky, Head of Research Services, curated this guide until her retirement in 2020.
Elizaveta Lepikhova, AGSL GIS Intern edited the guide in Summer of 2023.