Map of Crawford County, Wisconsin

Crawford County is a county in the southwest part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,113. Its county seat is Prairie du Chien.

Crawford County overview:
Name:Crawford County
FIPS code:55-023
State:Wisconsin
Founded:1818
Named for:William H. Crawford
Seat:Prairie du Chien
Largest city:Prairie du Chien
Total Area:599 sq mi (1,550 km²)
Land Area:571 sq mi (1,480 km²)
Total Population:16,113
Population Density:28.2/sq mi (10.9/km²)

Crawford County location map. Where is Crawford County?

Crawford County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Crawford County.
Location of Crawford County in the the United States.
Crawford County location on the Wisconsin map. Where is Crawford County.
Location of Crawford County in Wisconsin.

History

Along with Brown County, Crawford County is one of Wisconsin’s original counties, established by the Michigan Territorial legislature in 1818, and named after William H. Crawford, James Monroe’s Treasurer at the time. It originally covered the western half of Wisconsin’s present area. In 1836, it was transferred to the newly formed Wisconsin Territory as Michigan prepared for statehood and has gradually been subdivided into its present area.

Crawford County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 599 square miles (1,550 km), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km) is land and 29 square miles (75 km) (4.8%) is water. The county’s highest point is near St. James Church in Rising Sun.

Three rivers run through the county: The Kickapoo River, nicknamed “the crookedest river in Wisconsin” was carved out by glacial run-off. It is considered one of the best Class 1 paddling rivers in the Midwest.

  • The Wisconsin River borders the county’s southern edge. Although it is the state’s busiest river, its run within the county is tranquil, with high bluff escarpments and sandy islands.
  • The Mississippi River, serves as the county’s western border. The steep limestone cliffs are interspersed with bluffs and prairies.

Adjacent counties

Crawford County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Crawford County, Wisconsin
Crawford County Topo map.

Crawford County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Crawford County, Wisconsin
Crawford County satellite map.

Crawford County Outline Map

Outline Map of Crawford County, Wisconsin
Crawford County outline map.

See also

Map of Wisconsin State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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