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Rice Lake Wisconsin Map

Explore Rice Lake, 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 Rice Lake, Wisconsin

How to Use This Rice Lake, Wisconsin Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rice Lake, 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 Rice Lake.

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	Rice Lake
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Barron County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.481992
Longitude	-91.745762
Population	9,040
Density	404.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54868
Area Code	715
County Seat	Barron
School District	Rice Lake Area School District

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About Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Rice Lake is a locality in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,040. The population density is 404.1 people per km². Rice Lake is located at 45.4820°N, 91.7458°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rice Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54868.

Rice Lake holds a quiet prominence upon the landscape, defined by the expansive waters of Rice Lake 230 that mirror the changing colors of the Midwestern sky. It lies 35.1 miles southwest of Sawyer, WI (from Sawyer, WI: bearing 232°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northeast of Barron. The surrounding terrain reveals the legacy of ancient glacial retreats, leaving behind fertile plains that stretch toward the distant, rugged silhouettes of the Blue Hills. A short distance away, the Red Cedar River cuts a steady path through the earth, providing a rhythmic pulse to the local environment. Residents often find that the atmosphere here carries a crisp, earthen clarity during the autumn months. To the west, the rugged depressions of Gundys Canyon offer a stark contrast to the flatter agricultural stretches that dominate the immediate vicinity.

Economic life in Rice Lake reflects the sturdy, industrious spirit of the pioneers who first cultivated these northern reaches. Generations have built their livelihoods upon the foundations of dairy production and diverse manufacturing, keeping the local economy tethered to the tangible output of the land. The Wild Rivers State Trail serves as a testament to the region’s evolution, repurposed from its industrial origins into a corridor for modern exploration. Commerce remains steady, driven by a blend of small-scale agriculture and regional trade that has defined the work ethic here for decades. The seasonal cycle dictates the pace of industry, with the harvest and the winter freeze marking the boundaries of the local calendar.

Cultural character in Rice Lake is shaped by a long-standing appreciation for the quiet persistence of rural life and a shared devotion to community gatherings. The downtown district retains a focused, unpretentious charm where local traditions, such as the Friday fish fry, remain deeply embedded in the social rhythm. Notable individuals who once walked these streets include the esteemed actor Chris Farley, whose formative years were spent amidst the local landscape, and the influential educator and writer Hamlin Garland, who drew inspiration from the broader regional experience. Visitors frequently gravitate toward the landmarks that define the identity of Rice Lake, finding a sense of belonging in the modest architecture and the steady, predictable flow of the seasons. Public events maintain a strong sense of continuity, ensuring that the heritage of the region remains an active part of daily existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wild Rivers State Trail (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 069° E
Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 007° N
Statewide Public Access - Nw (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 128° SE
Statewide Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 129° SE
Turtleback Golf Course (Park) — 1.0 mi, 292° W
Moon Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 094° E
Lake Seven Movie Theatre (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 158° S
State Owned Islands (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 100° E
State Owned Islands - Nw (State Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 100° E
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 223° SW
Hiawatha Park (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 023° NE
Pioneer Village Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 194° S
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 031° NE
Barron County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 093° E
Tuscobia State Trail (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 354° N
Chetek Mural (Public Artwork) — 12.4 mi, 158° S
Pine Was King (Monument) — 14.7 mi, 159° S
Log Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 037° NE
Chippewa River & Menomonie Railway (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 105° E
Washburn County Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 334° NW
Old School House (Historic Ruins) — 20.6 mi, 248° W
Weirgor Springs State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 27.7 mi, 054° NE
Soo Line 500 (Attraction) — 30.8 mi, 092° E
Art Z (Gallery) — 32.1 mi, 249° W
Polk County Museum (Museum) — 34.3 mi, 267° W
Pulp Wood Stacker (Historic Ruins) — 36.0 mi, 127° SE
Wilderness Walk (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 36.4 mi, 019° N
Scheer's Lumberjack Shows (Theme Park) — 38.4 mi, 020° N
Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner (Museum) — 38.8 mi, 019° N
Art Beat of Hayward (Gallery) — 38.8 mi, 019° N

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