Franks Field Wisconsin Map

About Franks Field, Wisconsin

Franks Field is a locality in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 49. The population density is 40.0 people per km². Franks Field is located at 46.5522°N, 90.5989°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54806.

Franks Field unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice, where glacial till has settled into a terrain of gentle swells and shallow depressions. It lies 72.4 miles east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 99°T), and is situated 13.8 miles east-south-east of Ashland. The air here carries the sharp tang of pine needles and the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, particularly potent after a rain, when the sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting, ephemeral shafts. Stands of birch, their papery bark peeling like ancient scrolls, mingle with the stoic presence of spruce and fir, creating a mosaic of green that seems to absorb sound and deepen the quiet. The land breathes with a patient, enduring quality, a place where the whisper of wind through the boughs is the dominant conversation. The history of Franks Field is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its forests and the veins of iron that once drew prospectors and laborers to its rough embrace. Logging operations, long since faded into the quietude of the woods, left their mark in the form of old logging roads, now softened by moss and encroaching undergrowth, remnants of an industry that pulsed with a rough, transient energy. The local economy, once fueled by the extraction of raw materials, has slowly shifted, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty and recreational opportunities that the surrounding wilderness offers. The clear, cool waters of nearby streams, remnants of the same geological forces that sculpted the land, now draw anglers and kayakers, a quieter pursuit than the clang of hammers and the roar of saws that once echoed through the trees.

About This Franks Field Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franks Field, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.5522, -90.5989. 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 Franks Field and Ashland County.

Detailed location data for Franks Field includes the ZIP code (54806), telephone area code (715), county seat of Ashland County (Ashland), and school district assignment (Ashland 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 Franks Field is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.