Grantsburg Wisconsin Map

About Grantsburg, Wisconsin

Grantsburg is a locality in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,340. The population density is 172.6 people per km². Grantsburg is located at 45.7763°N, 92.6827°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54840.

Grantsburg lies at the heart of a landscape shaped by water and time, where the St. Croix River’s tributaries have etched a gentle topography across the land. It lies 47.7 miles north-east of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 38°T), and is situated 14.2 miles east-south-east of Pine City. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and deciduous forests, rise and fall with a quiet grace, interrupted by the shimmering expanse of lakes and the winding silver threads of smaller creeks. The air here carries the clean, cool scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially potent in the hushed moments of early morning or the deepening twilight when the sun dips low, casting long, soft shadows that seem to embrace the very contours of the terrain. Scattered clearings reveal fields of alfalfa and corn, hinting at the agricultural rhythms that have long sustained this corner of Wisconsin. The story of Grantsburg is one of resilience and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the logging and agricultural booms that once defined the region. Its early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile ground, carved out a life from the wilderness, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings. Today, Grantsburg’s economy, while diversifying, retains a connection to its roots, with agriculture and forestry still playing a significant role, alongside a growing tourism sector drawn by the abundant natural beauty. The presence of the nearby Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area, a vast wetland sanctuary, further anchors Grantsburg to its natural heritage, drawing birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from afar, and offering a profound sense of place that feels both enduring and alive.

About This Grantsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grantsburg, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.776342, -92.682704. 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 Grantsburg and Burnett County.

Detailed location data for Grantsburg includes the ZIP code (54840), telephone area code (715), county seat of Burnett County (Siren), and school district assignment (Grantsburg 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 Grantsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.