New Odanah Wisconsin Map
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Interactive Map of New Odanah, Wisconsin
| City | New Odanah |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Ashland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.5986 |
| Longitude | -90.6509 |
| Population | 466 |
| Density | 74.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 54861, 54806 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Ashland |
| School District | Ashland School District |
About New Odanah, Wisconsin
New Odanah is a locality in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 466. The population density is 74.2 people per km². New Odanah is located at 46.5986°N, 90.6509°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54861, 54806.New Odanah rests upon a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic movement of Denomie Creek as it winds through the quiet lowlands. It lies 59.1 miles north-northeast of Sawyer, WI (from Sawyer, WI: bearing 25°T), and is situated 11.1 miles east of Ashland. The earth here holds a damp, fertile weight, often obscured by the low-hanging mist that clings to the vegetation when the afternoon light begins to fail. Only five miles away, the Scattered Forest Lands provide a dense, untamed backdrop of timber and brush, while the waters of Bad River Slough sit in a state of near-perfect stillness just a mile from the center of the settlement. The air carries a sharp, clean chill, smelling faintly of damp pine needles and the cooling soil, a reminder that the distant, hazy form of Bald Mountain remains a silent observer on the horizon, too far to touch but constant in its presence.
New Odanah carries the distinct legacy of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, whose deep-rooted history continues to shape the social and cultural identity of the land. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the environment, drawing strength from traditional practices and the careful stewardship of the surrounding woods and waterways. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, far removed from the frantic pace of larger urban centers, where the focus remains on sustaining the community through the changing seasons. Evenings are often quiet, marked by the simple, enduring comfort of a shared meal and the recognition that the strength of New Odanah lies in its resilience and its enduring connection to the heritage of the region.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Moka’aangiizisiban Tribal Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 279° W
- Scattered Forest Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 5.4 mi, 118° SE
- Town Of Saxon State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 126° SE
- Iron County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 128° SE
- White River Wildlife Area-Ashland (State Recreation Area) — 8.6 mi, 237° SW
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) — 8.7 mi, 326° NW · 110k acres
- County Land (State Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 123° SE
- Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 271° W
- Northland College (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 263° W
- Upcountry (Public Artwork) — 10.7 mi, 262° W
- Alvord Theatre (Theatre) — 10.8 mi, 263° W
- Robert Rue Parsonage Amphitheater (Theatre) — 10.8 mi, 263° W
- Locomotive 950 (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 267° W
- Ashland Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 267° W
- 10th Avenue West Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 266° W
- The Edmund Fitzgerald (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 293° NW
- Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 12.4 mi, 295° NW · 863k acres
- Washburn Area Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 294° NW
- Copper Falls State Park (State Park) — 12.7 mi, 179° S
- Big Bay State Park (State Park) — 13.0 mi, 356° N
- Craig Blacklock Photography Gallery (Gallery) — 13.3 mi, 339° N
- Madeline Island Heritage Center (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 333° NW
- Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 272° W · 969 acres
- Artesian Well (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 205° SW
- Tsuga Lumps (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 314° NW
- Mellen Area Museum (Museum) — 18.8 mi, 181° S
- Upson Falls (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 144° SE
- Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.5 mi, 355° N · 33k acres
- Ottawa National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 098° E · 995k acres
- Beaver Hollow Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 20.8 mi, 330° NW
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About This New Odanah Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Odanah, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 46.5986, -90.6509. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for New Odanah includes the ZIP code (54861, 54806), telephone area code (715), county seat of Ashland County (Ashland), and school district assignment (Ashland School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
