Birchwood Wisconsin Map

About Birchwood, Wisconsin

Birchwood is a locality in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 451. The population density is 144.6 people per km². Birchwood is located at 45.6663°N, 91.5560°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54817.

Birchwood rests in the heart of Washburn County, a place where the land sighs with the ancient breath of the northwoods. It lies 43.3 miles north-north-west of Chippewa, WI (from Chippewa, WI: bearing 343°T), and is situated 14.2 miles north-east of Rice Lake. Towering pines and birches, their bark pale as bone against the deep green of spruce and fir, form a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting mosaics on the forest floor. Rolling hills, sculpted by glaciers long departed, cradle clear, cool lakes that mirror the boundless sky, their surfaces ruffled only by the occasional leap of a bass or the passing paddle of a canoe. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp, earthy perfume of decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed beauty that surrounds Birchwood. This northern Wisconsin settlement, Birchwood, has long drawn its sustenance from the rich bounty of the land and its waters. For generations, logging and the fur trade were the lifeblood of the region, tales of hardy lumberjacks and trappers whispered on the wind through the trees. Today, while those industries have receded, the spirit of resourcefulness endures, finding new expression in the quiet hum of small businesses catering to the seasonal influx of anglers and hunters drawn to the abundant lakes and forests. The local economy thrives on this connection to nature, with bait shops and supper clubs serving as gathering places where stories are shared and friendships forged, binding the community together like the roots of the ancient oaks that stand sentinel over the landscape.

About This Birchwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Birchwood, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.666345, -91.555998. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Birchwood and Washburn County.

Detailed location data for Birchwood includes the ZIP code (54216), telephone area code (715), county seat of Washburn County (Shell Lake), and school district assignment (Birchwood School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Birchwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.