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Poplar Wisconsin Map

Explore Poplar, Wisconsin, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Poplar, Wisconsin

How to Use This Poplar, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Poplar, Wisconsin. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Wisconsin or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Poplar.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Poplar
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Douglas County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.581849
Longitude	-91.782321
Population	629
Density	20.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54864
Area Code	715
County Seat	Superior
School District	Maple School District

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About Poplar, Wisconsin

Poplar is a locality in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 629. The population density is 20.4 people per km². Poplar is located at 46.5818°N, 91.7823°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Poplar is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54864.

Poplar emerges from the flat, sprawling expanse of northern Wisconsin as a quiet intersection of timbered land and cultivated fields. It lies 17.3 miles east-southeast of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 123°T), and is situated 20.1 miles southeast of Duluth. The Poplar River cuts a deliberate path through the landscape, its current carving a silver ribbon that flows past the quiet banks of Poplar River Pond 28. In the distance, the silhouette of Sugar Camp Hill rises against the sky, a grounding landmark for those traversing the local roads. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, particularly as the winds shift from the direction of the Brule River State Forest. A few miles away, the rush of water at Amnicon Falls punctuates the silence of the woods, offering a rhythmic, persistent sound that defines the local geography.

Poplar maintains a steady, deliberate pace, sustained by the remnants of a regional history rooted in the logging era and the slow expansion of agricultural life. Residents often gather for a Friday night meal at local establishments, a tradition that mirrors the communal spirit found throughout this part of the state. While the nearby Poplar Golf Course provides a space for leisure, the economy remains tied to the land, balancing the heritage of rural labor with the demands of modern regional commerce. The light at dusk settles over the fields in long, amber streaks, illuminating the simple architecture of the homes and the sturdy infrastructure that keeps the locality connected to the wider world. Life in Poplar moves with a pragmatic focus, where the seasons dictate the rhythm of the day and the enduring presence of the river serves as a constant, quiet companion to the inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Major "Dick" Bong (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 284° W
Poplar Golf Course (Park) — 1.7 mi, 310° NW
Douglas County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 181° S
State Owned Islands (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 166° S
Amnicon Falls State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 290° W
Upper Falls view (Viewpoint) — 5.5 mi, 291° W
Lake Nebagamon State Habitat Area (State Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 157° SE
Brule River State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 172° S
Wild Rivers State Trail (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 214° SW
Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 9.9 mi, 312° NW
Bayfield County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 103° E
North Country National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.7 mi, 186° S · 286 acres
State of Wisconsin Fire & Police Hall of Fame (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 304° NW
Old Stockade Site (Monument) — 15.7 mi, 305° NW
Manion Center (Theatre) — 17.2 mi, 303° NW
Holden Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 303° NW
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 17.2 mi, 303° NW
Kruk Gallery (Gallery) — 17.3 mi, 303° NW
Ole Haugsrud Stadium (Stadium) — 17.3 mi, 304° NW
Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 17.7 mi, 108° E · 863k acres
A World of Accordions Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 303° NW
Phantom Galleries (Gallery) — 18.1 mi, 303° NW
Archery Course (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 294° NW
South Breakwater Inner Light (Attraction) — 20.0 mi, 313° NW
McDougall Patent Anchor (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 313° NW
Siiviis Gallery (Gallery) — 20.3 mi, 313° NW
Old Pump Station (Historic Ruins) — 20.5 mi, 317° NW
St. Louis County Historical Society (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 312° NW
Glensheen - Historic Congdon Estate (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 322° NW
Rainbow Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 23.0 mi, 114° SE · 7,175 acres

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