Download OpenStreetMap Data for Wisconsin

Select an area within Wisconsin and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.

1. Select Area

2. Choose Data Type

Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.

Download Wisconsin Map Data from OpenStreetMap

Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Wisconsin directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Wisconsin — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.

Available Wisconsin Data Types

Wisconsin Roads & Highways

Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Building Footprints

Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Waterways

Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Railways

Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Land Use

Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Amenities

Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Natural Features

Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Power Infrastructure

Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Wisconsin.

How to Download Wisconsin OSM Data

Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Wisconsin.
Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.

Output Format

Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.