Cable Wisconsin Map

About Cable, Wisconsin

Cable is a locality in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 207. The population density is 68.3 people per km². Cable is located at 46.2080°N, 91.2921°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54821.

Cable, Wisconsin, rests in a hollow of the ancient, rolling terrain, where the land itself seems to sigh with the soft rustle of pines and the deeper breath of the hardwoods. It lies 52.4 miles south-east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 132°T), and is situated 16.3 miles north-east of Hayward. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of evergreen needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin like dew. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in broken, golden coins upon the mossy ground, illuminating the quiet persistence of ferns unfurling their delicate fronds. A stillness pervades the surrounding woods, broken only by the occasional sharp call of a jay or the distant whisper of wind through the branches, a profound quietude that invites introspection and a slowing of the heart's hurried beat. This corner of Bayfield County, where Cable makes its home, has long been shaped by the generous, yet sometimes stern, hand of the northwoods. Historically, the logging industry was the heartbeat of this place, the scent of cut timber once mingling with the pine, and the echoes of axes resonating through the valleys. Today, while remnants of that past linger in the landscape and the spirit of its people, the local economy finds its strength in the wild beauty that surrounds it, drawing visitors to explore its numerous lakes and trails. The convergence of the Namekagon River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, and the Brule River, legendary for its trout fishing, imbues Cable with a distinct character, a place where water's ceaseless flow is a constant, murmuring presence.

About This Cable Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cable, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cable and Bayfield County.

Detailed location data for Cable includes the ZIP code (54821), telephone area code (715), county seat of Bayfield County (Washburn), and school district assignment (Drummond Area 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 Cable is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.