Map of Forest County, Wisconsin

Forest County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,179. Its county seat is Crandon. The Forest County Potawatomi Community and the Sokaogon Chippewa Community have reservations in Forest County.

Forest County overview:
Name:	Forest County
FIPS code:	55-041
State:	Wisconsin
Founded:	1885
Seat:	Crandon
Largest city:	Crandon
Total Area:	1,046 sq mi (2,710 km²)
Land Area:	1,014 sq mi (2,630 km²)
Total Population:	9,179
Population Density:	9.1/sq mi (3.5/km²)

Forest County location map. Where is Forest County?

Forest County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Forest County. — Location of Forest County in the the United States.

Forest County location on the Wisconsin map. Where is Forest County. — Location of Forest County in Wisconsin.

History

Forest County was created by the Wisconsin State Legislature in 1885 from portions of neighboring Langlade and Oconto counties. The county was named for the forests contained within its limits.

Forest County Road Map

Forest CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Forest County, Wisconsin. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,046 square miles (2,710 km), of which 1,014 square miles (2,630 km) is land and 32 square miles (83 km) (3.1%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Florence County – northeast
Marinette County – east
Oconto County – southeast
Langlade County – southwest
Oneida County – west
Vilas County – northwest
Iron County, Michigan – north

Major highways

Railroads

Watco

Buses

List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Airport

Y55 – Crandon Municipal Airport

National protected area

Nicolet National Forest (part)