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Sawyer Wisconsin Map

Explore Sawyer, 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 Sawyer, Wisconsin

How to Use This Sawyer, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	45.822017
Longitude	-91.168589
Population	16,557
Density	8.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	54862, 54843
Area Code	715
County Seat	Hayward

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About Sawyer, Wisconsin

Sawyer is a locality in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 16,557. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Sawyer is located at 45.8220°N, 91.1686°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54862, 54843.

Sawyer emerges from the expansive woodland landscape where the persistent waters of King Creek carve a quiet path through the soil. It lies 52.5 miles north of Chippewa, WI (from Chippewa, WI: bearing 7°T), and is situated 25.0 miles north of Ladysmith. The terrain surrounding Sawyer remains defined by the steady, inland pulse of the earth, far removed from any maritime influence. Five miles away, the surface of Lake Chippewa mirrors the changing sky, offering a place of stillness for those who seek the water’s edge. To the distant west, the Blue Hills rise in a muted, jagged line against the horizon, anchoring the wide perspective of the plains. Residents often note how the light catches the tall grasses at dusk, turning the fields into a sea of amber that holds the day’s warmth long after the sun dips low.

Sawyer maintains a heritage deeply rooted in the heavy labor of the timber and agricultural industries that first drew settlers to these northern woods. The local economy continues to honor this industrious past, shifting from the early logging camps to a steady reliance on regional dairy production and small-scale manufacturing. Generations have built their lives around the seasonal rhythms of the harvest, contributing to a workspace defined by endurance and practical skill. The influence of early European settlers remains visible in the architecture and the deliberate, orderly layout of the streets. This legacy of hard work provides a firm foundation for the modern inhabitants of Sawyer, who value the connection between their labor and the land they cultivate.

Cultural life in Sawyer finds its expression in the communal gatherings that mark the turning of the seasons and the quiet pride of local traditions. Visitors often spend their afternoons exploring the Tuscobia State Trail, which offers miles of passage through the surrounding thickets and meadows. For those drawn to the sound of rushing water, the proximity of Pipestone Falls provides a dramatic focal point for weekend excursions or meditative walks. The Tuscobia Park Falls State Trail serves as a primary route for those traversing the area, connecting the people to the natural landmarks that define their home. While Sawyer remains a place of modest scale, it fosters a distinct character shaped by the intersection of forest, field, and the enduring resilience of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tuscobia State Trail (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 169° S
Eddy Creek Fishery Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 259° W
Chippewa Flowage (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 349° N
Couderay Riverside Golf Course (Park) — 6.0 mi, 240° SW
Sawyer County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 150° SE
Court Oreilles (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 255° W
Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 7.3 mi, 019° N · 863k acres
Weirgor Springs State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 218° SW
St. Francis Solanus Mission (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 294° NW
Pierre Esprit Radisson and Medard Groseilliers (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 276° W
State Owned Islands (State Conservation Area) — 12.7 mi, 331° NW
Rusk County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 12.8 mi, 172° S
Chippewa Battle of 1790 Against Sioux (Registered Battlefield) — 14.8 mi, 014° N
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 18.2 mi, 327° NW
Wilderness Walk (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.3 mi, 305° NW
Scheer's Lumberjack Shows (Theme Park) — 19.5 mi, 311° NW
Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner (Museum) — 20.1 mi, 311° NW
Art Beat of Hayward (Gallery) — 20.2 mi, 311° NW
Olson Road Trailhead (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 315° NW
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 20.5 mi, 326° NW · 21k acres
Hospital Road Trailhead (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 314° NW
Water's Edge Trailhead (Attraction) — 21.1 mi, 314° NW
Log Museum (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 239° SW
Soo Line 500 (Attraction) — 25.0 mi, 174° S
Mount Telemark Village Competition Stadium (Stadium) — 26.0 mi, 351° N
Porcupine Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.5 mi, 001° N · 4,306 acres
Spooner Cowboy (Public Artwork) — 34.1 mi, 273° W
Swedish Settlement (Historic Ruins) — 34.8 mi, 015° N
Old Town Hall Museum (Museum) — 36.2 mi, 084° E
Rainbow Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 39.1 mi, 353° N · 7,175 acres

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