Saxon Wisconsin Map

About Saxon, Wisconsin

Saxon is a locality in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 67. The population density is 21.9 people per km². Saxon is located at 46.4933°N, 90.4143°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54559.

Saxon rests on the southern edge of the vast Wisconsin Northwoods, a place where the land itself seems to exhale the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 81.7 miles east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 100°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Montreal. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of deciduous and coniferous trees, descend toward the broad, slow-moving waters of the Montreal River. This is a landscape carved by ancient glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of mingled granite outcrops and fertile hollows, where sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, casting an ethereal glow upon the moss-covered stones. The air here carries a distinct crispness, even in the height of summer, a cool breath from the surrounding wilderness that invigorates the senses. The enduring spirit of Saxon is deeply rooted in its mining heritage, a history etched not just in the earth, but in the very character of its people. For generations, the promise of iron ore drew hardy souls to this remote corner of Iron County, shaping a local economy that once pulsed with the rhythm of pickaxes and ore carts. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, their legacy remains, a quiet reminder of the industry that forged Saxon’s identity. Today, a new kind of prosperity is taking root, one that draws sustenance from the land's natural bounty. The forests and rivers now welcome those seeking solace and adventure, supporting a growing tourism sector that celebrates the wild beauty of this northern frontier.

About This Saxon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saxon, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.493281, -90.414347. 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 Saxon and Iron County.

Detailed location data for Saxon includes the ZIP code (54559), telephone area code (715), county seat of Iron County (Hurley), and school district assignment (Hurley 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 Saxon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.