Map of Washburn County, Wisconsin

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.

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

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

Washburn County Road Map

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

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)