Hurley Wisconsin Map

About Hurley, Wisconsin

Hurley is a locality in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,354. The population density is 171.2 people per km². Hurley is located at 46.4497°N, 90.1866°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Menominee) timezone. ZIP code: 54534.

Hurley rests in a landscape carved by glaciers, where the earth rises and falls in a series of low, rounded hills cloaked in the deep green of pine and deciduous forests. It lies 93.0 miles east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 101°T), and is situated 0.8 miles west-south-west of Ironwood. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, resinous scent of conifers, a perfume that mingles with the damp, loamy smell of the earth. The Iron River, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the terrain, its waters reflecting the sky in shifting patterns of grey and blue, a constant, murmuring presence. In the softer light of late afternoon, the dense woods seem to hold their breath, the shadows deepening into hushed, mysterious depths, while the open fields, where they exist, are painted with the last warm brushstrokes of the sun. The character of Hurley is indelibly marked by its mining past, a history etched into the very bones of the land and the resilience of its people. For generations, the extraction of iron ore was the lifeblood of this place, a demanding industry that drew a hardy, resourceful population to its rugged embrace. While the clang of pickaxes has largely faded, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet strength evident in the straightforward nature of its inhabitants. Today, the local economy, while diversified, still feels the pull of the natural world, with tourism and outdoor recreation playing an increasingly significant role, drawing visitors to explore the very landscapes that once yielded their mineral wealth.

About This Hurley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hurley, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.44967, -90.186564. 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 Hurley and Iron County.

Detailed location data for Hurley includes the ZIP code (54534), telephone area code (715), county seat of Iron County (Hurley), and school district assignment (Hurley 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 Hurley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.