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Rusk Wisconsin Map

Explore Rusk, 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 Rusk, Wisconsin

How to Use This Rusk, Wisconsin Map

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

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	Rusk
State	Wisconsin (WI)
County	Dunn County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.90774
Longitude	-91.834062
Population	14,178
Density	8.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	54751, 54819
Area Code	715
County Seat	Menomonie

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About Rusk, Wisconsin

Rusk is a locality in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 14,178. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rusk is located at 44.9077°N, 91.8341°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54751, 54819.

Rusk commands a modest presence upon the variegated landscape of the upper Midwest, where the terrain shifts between open fields and dense patches of timber. It lies 4.7 miles east-northeast of Menomonie, WI (from Menomonie, WI: bearing 62°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south of Tainter Lake. The horizon remains largely defined by the steady, level expanse of the plains, though the distant silhouette of The Hogback appears as a faint, serrated line some twenty miles away. Water plays a quiet but essential role in the local topography, with the Red Cedar River carving a path just two miles from the center of Rusk. A short distance further, the calm surface of Tainter Lake 1667 reflects the shifting clouds that drift across the expansive, unhindered sky. The air here carries a crisp, clean quality, especially during the transition of seasons when the light turns a pale, translucent gold.

Agriculture has long served as the bedrock of the regional economy, with fertile soil supporting a mosaic of family-run farms and traditional dairy operations. Rusk grew from these deep roots, evolving alongside the industries that transformed the surrounding woods and meadows into productive acreage. Local commerce continues to mirror this heritage, favoring small-scale enterprises that maintain a steady, predictable pace of trade. The influence of early settlers, who cleared the brush and established the first homesteads, remains visible in the orderly grid of the local roads. Even as modern machinery replaces the older, manual methods of harvest, the underlying cycle of production remains tethered to the rhythm of the changing seasons.

The cultural identity of Rusk is defined by a grounded, practical spirit that values neighborly cooperation and a modest way of life. Residents often gather at local establishments to share news, maintaining a social fabric that relies more on conversation than formal ceremony. A short mile away, the Dunn County Waterfowl Production Area provides a protected sanctuary for local wildlife, offering a quiet space for those who appreciate the stillness of the natural world. While the region does not claim world-famous celebrities or grand monuments, the pride of the people manifests in the well-kept appearance of their properties and the dedication shown to local community events. Life in Rusk moves with a deliberate intention, favoring the comfort of familiar faces and the enduring satisfaction of a day’s honest labor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dunn County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 092° E
Scattered Wildlife - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 093° E
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 093° E
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 290° W
Muddy Creek Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 103° E
Lake Menomin Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 259° W
Hoffman Hills Recreation Area (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 039° NE
Chippewa Valley White Pine Historic Marker (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 269° W
World War I Historic Marker (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 271° W
Wakanda Park (Local Park) — 3.7 mi, 266° W
Dunn County Historical Society (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 267° W
Red Cedar State Trail (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 252° W
Tainter Gate Historic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 250° W
Gnome of the steps (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 246° SW
Dunn County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 246° SW
Harvey Hall Theatre (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 244° SW
Memorial Student Center Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 242° SW
Gallery 209 (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 241° SW
Furlong Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 241° SW
Brewery Nønic (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 246° SW
Whitetail Golf Course (Park) — 5.5 mi, 055° NE
Town of Union Conservancy (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 133° SE
2roots Gallery (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 112° E
Woodland Theater (Cinema) — 18.0 mi, 115° SE
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 084° E
POO Corners (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 094° E
Micon Theatre (Cinema) — 22.2 mi, 087° E
Historical Society Museum (Attraction) — 25.6 mi, 162° S
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.8 mi, 195° S · 274k acres
Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 55.3 mi, 074° E · 863k acres

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