Map of Rusk County, Wisconsin

Rusk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,188. Its county seat is Ladysmith.

Rusk County overview:
Name:Rusk County
FIPS code:55-107
State:Wisconsin
Founded:1901
Named for:Jeremiah McLain Rusk
Seat:Ladysmith
Largest city:Ladysmith
Total Area:931 sq mi (2,410 km²)
Land Area:914 sq mi (2,370 km²)
Total Population:14,188
Population Density:15.5/sq mi (6.0/km²)

Rusk County location map. Where is Rusk County?

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

History

Founded in 1901, Rusk County was originally named Gates County after Milwaukee land speculator James L. Gates. It was renamed Rusk County in 1905 after Jeremiah M. Rusk, governor of Wisconsin and the first U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. It was formed out of the northern portion of Chippewa County.

Rusk County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 931 square miles (2,410 km), of which 914 square miles (2,370 km) is land and 17 square miles (44 km) (1.9%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 8
  • Highway 27 (Wisconsin)
  • Highway 40 (Wisconsin)
  • Highway 73 (Wisconsin)

Railroads

  • Canadian National
  • Watco

Buses

  • List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Airport

  • KRCX – Rusk County Airport serves the county and surrounding communities.

Rusk County Topographic Map

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

Rusk County Satellite Map

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

Rusk County Outline Map

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

See also

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