Marquette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,592. Its county seat is Montello. The county was created in 1836 from the Wisconsin Territory and organized in 1848.
| Name: | Marquette County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 55-077 |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Founded: | 1848 |
| Seat: | Montello |
| Largest city: | Montello |
| Total Area: | 464 sq mi (1,200 km²) |
| Land Area: | 456 sq mi (1,180 km²) |
| Total Population: | 15,592 |
| Population Density: | 34.2/sq mi (13.2/km²) |
Marquette County location map. Where is Marquette County?
Marquette County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 464 square miles (1,200 km), of which 456 square miles (1,180 km) is land and 8.7 square miles (23 km) (1.9%) is water. The Mecan River, Buffalo Lake, and Puckaway Lake lie within Marquette County. The highest altitude in the county is a rocky area known as Mt. Shaw.
Major highways
- Interstate 39
- U.S. Highway 51
- Highway 22 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 23 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 73 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 82 (Wisconsin)
Railroads
- Union Pacific
Buses
- List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin
Adjacent counties
- Waushara County – north
- Green Lake County – east
- Columbia County – south
- Adams County – west
National protected area
- Fox River National Wildlife Refuge
Marquette County Topographic Map
Marquette County Satellite Map
Marquette County Outline Map
