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About Gordon, Wisconsin

Gordon is a locality in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 128. The population density is 24.0 people per km². Gordon is located at 46.2469°N, 91.7985°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54838.

Gordon rests in a land sculpted by ancient glaciers, where the St. Croix River flows with a steady, knowing current. It lies 35.8 miles south-south-east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 156°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south of Solon Springs. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a mosaic of dense pine and hardwood forests interspersed with clearings that hint at past endeavors. The air, especially after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of evergreens and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to cling to everything, from the weathered clapboard of the few scattered homes to the very stones along the riverbanks. The sky above Gordon often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, particularly in the long, bright days of summer, while winter brings a hushed, white blanket that transforms the landscape into a study in muted tones and stark, enduring beauty. The story of Gordon is one of resourcefulness and adaptation, tied intrinsically to the waterways that have always defined this region. Logging was once the lifeblood of this place, the St. Croix a vital artery for transporting timber downstream, a history still whispered by the occasional moss-covered stump or the lingering scent of sawmills that have long since fallen silent. While the logging camps have largely faded, the spirit of working with the land persists, now more often seen in the quiet pursuits of fishing and the careful tending of small garden plots. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from its proximity to natural bounty, a gentle, unhurried pace of life prevailing over the clamor of busier locales. Gordon remains a place where the echoes of its past are not forgotten, but live on in the enduring character of its people and the quiet, stoic beauty of its surroundings.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gordon, 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 Gordon and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Gordon includes the ZIP code (54838), telephone area code (715), county seat of Douglas County (Superior), and school district assignment (Northwood 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 Gordon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.