Crandon Wisconsin Map

About Crandon, Wisconsin

Crandon is a locality in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,365. The population density is 110.9 people per km². Crandon is located at 45.5719°N, 88.9029°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54520.

Crandon rests at the heart of Forest County, a place where the northern Wisconsin woods begin to deepen, their dark green pines and birches rising like a silent, ancient congregation. It lies 55.2 miles north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 40°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-north-east of Mole Lake. The land here is a mosaic of rolling terrain, punctuated by glacial lakes that gleam like scattered jewels under the vast, ever-changing sky. Streams, clear and cold, thread their way through the wilderness, their quiet murmur a constant companion to the whisper of the wind through the boughs. In the twilight, the air itself seems to hold a certain stillness, a clarity that sharpens the edges of the world and lends a profound peace to the quietude of the forest. This is a landscape shaped by the echoes of logging and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the timber industry has been the lifeblood of Crandon, its mills once a bustling testament to the bounty of the surrounding forests. Today, while that era has softened, the deep connection to the land persists, evident in the thriving tourism that draws visitors to its abundant fishing waters and sprawling wilderness areas. The county fair, a vibrant annual gathering, serves as a focal point for the local community, a lively expression of their shared heritage and the enduring character of life in this part of Wisconsin.

About This Crandon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crandon, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.571907, -88.902892. 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 Crandon and Forest County.

Detailed location data for Crandon includes the ZIP code (54520), telephone area code (715), county seat of Forest County (Crandon), and school district assignment (Crandon 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 Crandon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.