Washburn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is named after Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,623. Its county seat is Shell Lake. The county was created in 1883.
| Name: | Washburn County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 55-129 |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Founded: | 1883 |
| Named for: | Cadwallader C. Washburn |
| Seat: | Shell Lake |
| Largest city: | Spooner |
| Total Area: | 853 sq mi (2,210 km²) |
| Land Area: | 797 sq mi (2,060 km²) |
| Total Population: | 16,623 |
| Population Density: | 20.9/sq mi (8.1/km²) |
Washburn County location map. Where is Washburn County?
Washburn County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 853 square miles (2,210 km), of which 797 square miles (2,060 km) is land and 56 square miles (150 km) (6.6%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 53
- U.S. Highway 63
- Highway 48 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 70 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 77 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 253 (Wisconsin)
Railroads
- Canadian National
- Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad
Buses
- List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin
Airport
Shell Lake Municipal Airport (KSSQ) serves the county and surrounding communities.
Adjacent counties
- Douglas County – north
- Bayfield County – northeast
- Sawyer County – east
- Rusk County – southeast
- Barron County – south
- Burnett County – west
National protected area
- Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (part)
Washburn County Topographic Map
Washburn County Satellite Map
Washburn County Outline Map
