Laona Wisconsin Map

About Laona, Wisconsin

Laona is a locality in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 631. The population density is 108.6 people per km². Laona is located at 45.5647°N, 88.6740°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54541.

Laona rests in a quiet corner of northeastern Wisconsin, where the land begins its gentle incline towards the North Woods. It lies 26.0 miles north of Langlade, WI (from Langlade, WI: bearing 6°T), and is situated 34.2 miles west-southwest of Iron Mountain. The landscape here is a thoughtful arrangement of dense pine and hardwood forests, interspersed with fields that lie fallow or are given over to the cultivation of corn and soy. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding wilderness. Small, meandering creeks, their waters often the color of weak tea from tannins leached from fallen leaves, thread their way through the terrain, feeding the larger rivers that eventually find their way toward the Great Lakes. The sky above Laona often seems larger than in more populated regions, a vast expanse of shifting grays and blues, particularly striking as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the clouds in hushed tones of rose and lavender. The history of Laona is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once dominated this part of Wisconsin, a legacy visible in the sturdy, practical architecture of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. For generations, the economy of Laona was fueled by the extraction of timber, a demanding trade that shaped the character of the community. Today, while the roar of the sawmill has softened, agriculture and small-scale manufacturing continue to provide livelihoods, a testament to the resilience of the people who call Laona home. The town retains a certain unhurried pace, a gentle rhythm dictated by the changing seasons rather than the insistent ticking of a clock, where neighbors still recognize one another and a shared history forms a quiet bond, a collective memory of the North Woods and the lives it has sustained.

About This Laona Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laona, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.564686, -88.674001. 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 Laona and Forest County.

Detailed location data for Laona includes the ZIP code (54541), telephone area code (715), county seat of Forest County (Crandon), and school district assignment (Laona 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 Laona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.