2016 Map of Janesville West

About this map

The Rock River carves a winding path through this western portion of Janesville, dictating the layout of residential streets and industrial infrastructure. In the early 21st century, the city's westward expansion is visible through established neighborhoods and the campus of the University of Wisconsin Rock County. Significant local history is preserved in the large grounds of Mount Olivet Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery, which sit alongside the river's bend. To the south, the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport serves as a major transportation hub, while natural landmarks like Big Rock and the elevations of Arbor Ridge provide geographic contrast to the urban grid. Recreational spaces including Lions Beach and Kiwanis Pond highlight the community's focus on the riverfront, while the presence of Marsh Creek and Fisher Creek underscores the complex drainage patterns of the Rock County landscape.