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Crandon Wisconsin Map

Explore Crandon, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Crandon, Wisconsin

How to Use This Crandon, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Crandon, Wisconsin. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Wisconsin or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Crandon.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Crandon
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Forest County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.571907
Longitude	-88.902892
Population	1,713
Density	126.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54520
Area Code	715
County Seat	Crandon
School District	Crandon School District

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About Crandon, Wisconsin

Crandon is a locality in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,713. The population density is 126.7 people per km². Crandon is located at 45.5719°N, 88.9029°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Crandon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54520.

Crandon holds the quiet, sturdy gravity of the North Woods, where the dense timber stands as a silent witness to the changing seasons. It lies 27.7 miles north-northwest of Langlade, WI (from Langlade, WI: bearing 343°T), and is situated 25.0 miles east of Rhinelander. The landscape unfolds in a series of wooded ridges and low-lying basins, dominated by the shimmering, glassy surface of Surprise Lake, which anchors the local topography. To the west, the rise of West Hill breaks the flat horizon, providing a subtle elevation that catches the low, amber light of late afternoon. Nearby, the Wolf River State Trail offers a corridor through the wilderness, its path following the remnants of old logging lines that once defined the region’s movement. The air here carries a crisp, pine-scented sharpness, particularly near the banks of Outlet Creek, where the water moves with a persistent, cold clarity through the forest floor.

Crandon emerged from the ambition of the timber era, its early character forged by the relentless rhythm of the sawmill and the seasonal migration of workers deep into the brush. This history remains etched in the local economy, which has pivoted from the raw extraction of the past to a more measured reliance on the land, supporting those who value the solitude of the interior. Life in Crandon moves with a deliberate, unadorned pace, marked by the simple ritual of the evening meal and the steady maintenance of long-standing family businesses. While the Eds Lake Trail System sits further out, the local connection to the outdoors is immediate and constant, shaping a culture that respects the endurance required to thrive in such a climate. The community retains a distinct, rugged self-reliance, shaped by layers of northern European heritage that continue to influence its quiet, persistent social identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wolf River State Trail (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 017° N
Forest County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 158° S
Statewide Spring Ponds (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 045° NE
Statewide Spring Ponds - Nw (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 045° NE
Statewide Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 341° N
Scattered Forest Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 022° N
Scattered Forest Land - Nw (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 022° N
FCP Cultural Center, Library & Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 093° E
Northern Highland (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 095° E
Nicolet National Forest (National Forest) — 4.6 mi, 348° N · 663k acres
Little Rice Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 mi, 312° NW
State Owned Islands - Nw (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 149° SE
Langlade County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 7.5 mi, 189° S
Nicolet State Trail (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 081° E
Headwaters Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 mi, 358° N · 22k acres
Remembrance Area (Monument) — 14.7 mi, 192° S
Three Lakes Cemetery (Monument) — 19.9 mi, 322° NW
Three Lakes Historical Society (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 320° NW
Three Lakes Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 20.2 mi, 321° NW
Bogus Swamp State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 22.3 mi, 222° SW
Art Start (Gallery) — 25.0 mi, 281° W
Hext Theater (Theatre) — 25.0 mi, 281° W
Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 333° NW
Nicolet College Art Gallery (Gallery) — 25.3 mi, 276° W
Chamber of Commerce Hodag (Public Artwork) — 25.5 mi, 280° W
Pine River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 28.3 mi, 039° NE
M60a3 (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 203° SW
Kartway (Theme Park) — 30.5 mi, 327° NW
Antigo Visual Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 32.3 mi, 202° S
Phelps Historical Museum (Museum) — 35.2 mi, 345° N

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