Douglas County, Wisconsin
Douglas County sits in the northwestern corner of Wisconsin, where thick forests meet the shores of the Great Lakes. The county is packed with outdoor opportunities, with miles of trails for hiking, biking, ATV riding, and exploring. Pattison State Park is a major attraction, home to Big Manitou Falls, the highest waterfall in Wisconsin.
Superior, the county seat, sits at the western end of Lake Superior and serves as an important port city. Its history is closely tied to shipping, railroads, and the movement of goods across the region.
Winters here are long and snowy, but locals know how to make the most of them with skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter activities. Fishing is popular throughout the year, from summer fishing trips to ice fishing in the colder months. Douglas County’s natural beauty attracts visitors while giving locals plenty of reasons to stay.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Douglas County |
| County Seat | Superior |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Superior, Solon Springs, Lake Nebagamon, Poplar, Gordon |
| Interstates and Highways | US-2, US-53, WI-13, WI-35 |
| Etymology | Named after Stephen A. Douglas, a U.S. Senator from Illinois |
| FIPS Code | 55-031 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,480 sq mi (Land: 1,304 sq mi; Water: 176 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 46.4497° N, 91.9935° W |
| Major Landmarks | Pattison State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bayfield County (East), Sawyer County (Southeast), Washburn County (South), Burnett County (Southwest), Pine County, Minnesota (Southwest), Carlton County, Minnesota (West), Saint Louis County, Minnesota (Northwest), Lake County, Minnesota (Northeast) |
| Population | Approximately 43,000 |
