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Superior Wisconsin Map

Explore Superior, 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 Superior, Wisconsin

How to Use This Superior, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	46.692119
Longitude	-92.080356
Population	26,751
Density	282.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	54880
Area Code	715
County Seat	Superior
School District	Superior School District

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About Superior, Wisconsin

Superior is a locality in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 26,751. The population density is 282.0 people per km². Superior is located at 46.6921°N, 92.0804°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Superior is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54880.

Superior greets the vast, cooling expanse of Lake Superior with a rugged, industrial grace that defines its northern horizon. It lies 4.3 miles south of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 178°T), and is situated 8.7 miles southeast of Hermantown. The landscape unfolds as a broad, flat expanse meeting the water, where the air often carries a crisp, metallic tang from the nearby industrial docks. Center City Park provides a quiet, green respite at the center of the grid, offering a modest vantage point to observe the shifting light over the waves. Across the terrain, the Saint Louis River carves its path toward the water, dictating the flow of the local geography. Beyond the immediate reach of the docks, the land stretches out into a quiet, open expanse that feels both expansive and deeply grounded. Bardon Peak remains a distant silhouette on the horizon, serving as a silent, natural anchor for those who look toward the interior.

Superior emerged from the necessity of trade, its history deeply tethered to the movement of ore and grain through the Superior Harbor Basin. The local economy maintains a steady, rhythmic pulse, driven by maritime logistics and the heavy, enduring machinery of the shipping industry. Long piers and rail lines trace the edges of the water, reflecting a legacy of labor that has sustained the population through changing tides of commerce. The proximity to Cumming Slip highlights the town’s functional relationship with the water, where the movement of vessels remains a constant, everyday sight. Even as industries evolve, the work ethic of the region remains as solid and unyielding as the bedrock beneath the harbor. This industrious spirit provides a clear, unwavering focus for the daily life of the people who call the area home.

Superior fosters a culture defined by resilient, plain-spoken character, where the long winters invite a preference for indoor gatherings and shared meals. Barkers Island stands as a notable landmark, bridging the gap between the busy docks and the restorative calm of the water. The community finds its rhythm in the changing seasons, often marking the passage of time through local events that celebrate the unique heritage of the northern landscape. Among those who have left a mark on the wider world, the writer and humorist Robert Benchley, who spent time in the region, captures a certain sharp, observational wit that lingers in the local temperament. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting a population that values endurance and the quiet beauty of a sunrise over the lake. Through every season, the atmosphere remains defined by an honest, unvarnished connection to the land and the water that shapes its existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nemadji Golf Course (Park) — 1.0 mi, 179° S
Heritage Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 325° NW
Fair Grounds Race Track Curling Club (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 234° SW
Uws Misc Athletic Uses (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 340° N
Manion Center (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 347° N
Kruk Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 347° N
Webb Recital Hall (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 347° N
Holden Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 348° N
State of Wisconsin Fire & Police Hall of Fame (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 062° NE
Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.8 mi, 271° W
Old Stockade Site (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 043° NE
Ole Haugsrud Stadium (Stadium) — 1.9 mi, 352° N
A World of Accordions Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 337° NW
Phantom Galleries (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 333° NW
Minnesota Point Pine Forest Scientific & Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.7 mi, 050° NE
Archery Course (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 270° W
Pokegama Carnegie Wetlands State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 219° SW
Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 219° SW
Douglas County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 202° S
Wild Rivers State Trail (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 173° S
St Louis River Streambank Protection Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 273° W
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 261° W
Prairie Dog (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 294° NW
Barnyard (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 294° NW
Amur Tiger (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 294° NW
Edgar A. Culbertson (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 355° N
Lewis G. Castle (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 355° N
St. Louis County Historical Society (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 350° N
Siiviis Gallery (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 354° N
Jay Cooke (Public Artwork) — 7.1 mi, 357° N

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