Superior Wisconsin Map

About Superior, Wisconsin

Superior is a locality in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 26,677. The population density is 279.9 people per km². Superior is located at 46.7208°N, 92.1041°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54880.

Superior, Wisconsin, commands a sweeping vista where the restless waters of Lake Superior meet the unyielding land. It lies 4.3 miles south of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 178°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-east of Hermantown. Here, a rugged terrain, sculpted by ancient glaciers, spills towards the vast, cerulean expanse. Steep bluffs, cloaked in the dark green of pine and fir, stand sentinel over the shoreline, their roots clinging tenaciously to the rocky soil. Below, the St. Louis River estuary unfurls like a broad, shimmering ribbon, a vital artery connecting the inland to the great lake. The air itself carries a crisp, invigorating tang, a constant reminder of the immense body of water that shapes this place, its moods shifting from placid calm to tempestuous fury with the passing of the sun and the breath of the wind. The history of Superior is deeply entwined with its waterways and the rich resources of the surrounding landscape. For centuries, Indigenous peoples traversed these shores, drawn by the abundance of game and the bounty of the lake. Later, the promise of timber and iron ore fueled the city's explosive growth in the late 19th century, transforming it into a bustling port and a hub of industry. The echoes of steamboats and ore carriers still seem to resonate in the weathered brick of the old warehouses that line the waterfront, a tangible link to a bygone era of robust commerce. Today, while the heavy industry has softened, the spirit of enterprise endures, evident in the thriving maritime businesses and the quiet hum of daily life that unfolds against this dramatic natural backdrop. The city’s character is one of resilience and stoic beauty, a place where the raw power of nature is a constant companion.

About This Superior Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Superior, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.720774, -92.10408. 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 Superior and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Superior includes the ZIP code (54880), telephone area code (715), county seat of Douglas County (Superior), and school district assignment (Superior 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 Superior is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.