Poplar Wisconsin Map

About Poplar, Wisconsin

Poplar is a locality in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 626. The population density is 19.8 people per km². Poplar is located at 46.5838°N, 91.7991°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54864.

Poplar lies cradled in a landscape of subtle, rolling hills, where the soft curves of the earth meet the deep, green embrace of northern hardwoods. It lies 17.3 miles east-south-east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 123°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-west of Lake Nebagamon. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that presses in from all sides. Fields of vibrant green, broken by the darker, richer hues of forest, stretch towards a sky that often feels vast and generously painted with clouds. In the quiet of the evening, the light softens, casting long, warm shadows that lend a gentle, almost melancholic beauty to the scene, as if the land itself is sighing contentedly at the close of day. The history of Poplar is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land that has sustained them. Once a hub for logging and the lumber industry, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the deep roots of the community. The economy, now more diversified, still draws strength from the bounty of the surrounding natural resources, with agriculture playing a significant role, its fields yielding crops under the persistent northern sun. The nearby waters, often mirroring the sky, offer not just beauty but also a connection to the region's past and present, a quiet testament to the resilience and quiet charm of Poplar.

About This Poplar Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Poplar includes the ZIP code (54864), telephone area code (715), county seat of Douglas County (Superior), and school district assignment (Maple 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 Poplar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.