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Wood Wisconsin Map

Explore Wood, 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 Wood, Wisconsin

How to Use This Wood, Wisconsin Map

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

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

Latitude	44.455812
Longitude	-90.168227
Population	74,749
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	54466, 54494
Area Code	715
County Seat	Wisconsin Rapids

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About Wood, Wisconsin

Wood is a locality in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 74,749. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Wood is located at 44.4558°N, 90.1682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 54466, 54494.

Wood sits firmly upon the inland plains of central Wisconsin, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky often dominates the view with a vast, uncramped intensity. It lies 8.6 miles south-southeast of Rock, WI (from Rock, WI: bearing 155°T), and is situated 18.0 miles west-northwest of Wisconsin Rapids. The terrain here is defined by a subtle, deliberate flatness that gives way to the modest elevation of Cary Mound, rising quietly four miles away to break the monotony of the fields. Nearby, the Yellow River flows with a slow, purposeful gravity, carving a path through the earth just one mile from the center of Wood. The air carries a crispness that changes with the seasons, from the heavy, humid promise of summer corn to the sharp, bone-chilling clarity of winter mornings when the frost turns the grasses into brittle, silver needles.

Settlers arrived in Wood with the intention of carving a livelihood from the stubborn, fertile soil and the abundant timber that once blanketed the region. The founding of Wood emerged from the necessity of harnessing the surrounding natural resources, drawing those who sought to establish a permanent life amidst the challenging, seasonal shifts of the Midwest. These early inhabitants built their lives upon the strength of the land, establishing a pattern of industry and endurance that persists in the architecture of the older buildings. The history of Wood remains a quiet presence, visible in the sturdy brick facades and the straight, purposeful lines of the original street grids that still organize the daily movement of the people.

Economic life in Wood relies on a blend of agricultural tradition and the steady hum of local manufacturing, which provides a reliable anchor for the workforce. The infrastructure is built to support the heavy transit of goods, connecting the local output to larger distribution networks while maintaining the straightforward pace of a regional hub. Educational opportunities are supported by nearby institutions that train the next generation of technicians and professionals, ensuring the continued vitality of the local labor market. Wood benefits from this practical focus, as the proximity to Wood County Forest offers a necessary counterweight to the industrial zones, providing a space where the rhythm of the workweek can be set aside in favor of the quiet, moss-covered silence of the woods.

Culture in Wood reflects the unpretentious values of the surrounding region, where social life often centers on seasonal gatherings and the shared pride of local high school athletics. While the residents are dedicated supporters of major state-wide professional teams, the weekends in Wood are frequently defined by local traditions, such as the community fish fry that brings neighbors together to discuss the week’s events. The proximity to Grass Lake provides a destination for those seeking a change of scenery, offering a place to watch the sun dip low and paint the water in shades of deep amber and violet. Though Wood does not claim the fame of a metropolitan center, it possesses a distinct, grounded character that rewards the observer who appreciates the quiet dignity of a life lived in harmony with the local landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wood County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 155° SE
Sandhill Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.3 mi, 192° S
Necedah Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 193° S · 108k acres
Jackson County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 254° W
Statewide Wildlife Habitat (State Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 060° NE
Statewide Wildlife Habitat - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 9.8 mi, 060° NE
Cranberry Culture (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 129° SE
Statue of Christ (Public Artwork) — 13.2 mi, 357° N
Soo Line 2442 (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 357° N
World's Largest Round Barn (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 359° N
M60a3 (Attraction) — 14.0 mi, 031° NE
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 182° S · 88k acres
Everett & Dolores Roehl Stage (Theatre) — 14.5 mi, 358° N
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 14.6 mi, 353° N
Gallery 450 (Gallery) — 14.6 mi, 353° N
Wisconsin Firemen's Memorial (Monument) — 16.7 mi, 110° E
South Wood County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 106° E
Rogers Cinema (Cinema) — 17.5 mi, 105° E
Scattered Wildlife (State Conservation Area) — 17.8 mi, 054° NE
Stoney Birch Studio (Gallery) — 18.0 mi, 105° E
Lucille Tack Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 21.9 mi, 344° N
1897 Clark County Jail Museum (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 289° W
The White Pine in Neillsville History (Monument) — 22.6 mi, 287° W
Sand Valley Golf Resort (Attraction) — 24.4 mi, 140° SE
South Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 27.6 mi, 272° W
The IDEA Center (Arts Centre) — 29.2 mi, 081° E
Buckhorn State Park (State Park) — 34.6 mi, 167° S
Mill Bluff State Park-Iansr (State Park) — 34.7 mi, 191° S
Chequamegon National Forest (National Forest) — 48.0 mi, 349° N · 863k acres
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 65.1 mi, 236° SW · 274k acres

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