Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Washburn.
This page contains six sections:
- Around Washburn ...
- Bayfield County ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Washburn ...
Around Washburn ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Duluth (MN). It is located about 49 miles [78 km] to the west of Washburn. Duluth (MN) has a population of 86,100 people.<1>
The next largest community is Superior. It is located about 45 miles [72 km] to the west of Washburn and has a population of 26,200 people.
For comparison, Washburn has a population of 530 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Washburn and not the distance as if you drove.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Ironwood (MI) [Map] | 4,971 | E | 46 miles [74 km] |
| Silver Bay (MN) [Map] | 1,769 | N | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Two Harbors (MN) [Map] | 3,517 | NW | 37 miles [59.5 km] |
| Amnicon [Map] | 1,168 | W | 36 miles [57.9 km] |
| Ashland [Map] | 7,823 | SE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Hawthorne [Map] | 1,136 | W | 38 miles [61.2 km] |
| Hayward [Map] | 3,517 | S | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
| Hayward [Map] | 2,302 | S | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
| Hurley [Map] | 1,441 | E | 45 miles [72.4 km] |
| Lenroot [Map] | 1,278 | SW | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Oakland [Map] | 1,147 | W | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Parkland [Map] | 1,221 | W | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Russell [Map] | 1,291 | NE | 22 miles [35.4 km] |
| Sanborn [Map] | 1,272 | E | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| Washburn [Map] | 2,048 | E | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
Below is a sample of nearby communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Barksdale [Map] | 728 | S | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| Bayview [Map] | 490 | NE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Bell [Map] | 265 | N | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Clover [Map] | 224 | NW | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Delta [Map] | --- | SW | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Eileen [Map] | 686 | SE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Gingles [Map] | 764 | SE | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Iron River [Map] | 1,132 | SW | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Kelly [Map] | 466 | S | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Keystone [Map] | 380 | SW | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Mason [Map] | 317 | S | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Mason [Map] | 91 | S | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Pilsen [Map] | 206 | SW | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Port Wing [Map] | 370 | NW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Tripp [Map] | 234 | W | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
For more communities neighboring Washburn, please visit our County-by-County Page for Washburn.
Bayfield County ...
Washburn is located in Bayfield County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Bayfield County: Ashland, Douglas, Sawyer & Washburn. Lake Superior lies to the north.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Washburn ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Washburn.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Washburn. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Washburn. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Tourism
Parks for Wisconsin
Fishing in Wisconsin
Hunting in Wisconsin
National Park Service (NPS) sites in Wisconsin
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in Wisconsin
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in Wisconsin
Airports Near Washburn ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Washburn.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| John F. Kennedy Meml. (ASX/KASX) [Map] | SE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Madeline Island Airport (FAA ID: 4R5) [Map] | ENE | 17 miles [27.4 km] |
| Bayfield Co. Airport (FAA ID: Y77) [Map] | WSW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Cable Union Airport (FAA ID: 3CU) [Map] | SSW | 33 miles [53.1 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Washburn.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Washburn. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA/KCWA) [Map] | SSE | 147 miles [236.6 km] |
| Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP) [Map] | SW | 160 miles [257.5 km] |
| Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST) [Map] | SSW | 202 miles [325.1 km] |
| Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN) [Map] | SSE | 257 miles [413.6 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Gogebic - Iron Co. Airport (IWD/KIWD) [Map] | ESE | 46 miles [74 km] |
| Duluth Intl. (DLH/KDLH) [Map] | WNW | 53 miles [85.3 km] |
| Chisholm - Hibbing Airport (HIB/KHIB) [Map] | WNW | 96 miles [154.5 km] |
| Eagle River Union Airport (EGV/KEGV) [Map] | ESE | 100 miles [160.9 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| John F. Kennedy Meml. (ASX/KASX) [Map] | SE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Madeline Island Airport (FAA ID: 4R5) [Map] | ENE | 17 miles [27.4 km] |
| Bayfield Co. Airport (FAA ID: Y77) [Map] | WSW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Cable Union Airport (FAA ID: 3CU) [Map] | SSW | 33 miles [53.1 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA/KCWA) [Map] | |
| Website for Central Wisconsin Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP) [Map] | |
| Website for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Richard B. Helgeson Airport (ICAO: KTWM) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Sky Hbr. Airport (ICAO: KDYT) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST) [Map] | |
| Website for Rochester International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Richard I. Bong Airport (ICAO: KSUW) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN) [Map] | |
| Website for Dane County Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Gogebic - Iron Co. Airport (IWD/KIWD) [Map] | |
| Website for Gogebic - Iron County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Duluth Intl. (DLH/KDLH) [Map] | |
| Website for Duluth International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Chisholm - Hibbing Airport (HIB/KHIB) [Map] | |
| Website for Chisholm - Hibbing Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Eagle River Union Airport (EGV/KEGV) [Map] | |
| Website for Eagle River Union Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Rhinelander Airport (RHI/KRHI) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| John F. Kennedy Meml. (ASX/KASX) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
Visit our Community Index for Wisconsin
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Washburn. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Bayfield County: www.bayfieldcounty.org/
The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Washburn. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Washburn) to Point B. If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Washburn. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Town of Washburn Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Washburn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.6638, Longitude: -91.0902 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Washburn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Washburn), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |