Location:
Sawyer County is located in the northwest corner of Wisconsin, about 70 miles south of Lake Superior.
Size: Sawyer County is the fifth largest county in Wisconsin by area, covering 1,257.6 square miles of land.
Population:
As of 2020, the population of Sawyer County was 18,074.
County seat:
The county seat of Sawyer County is Hayward.
History:
Sawyer County was formed in 1883 from parts of Ashland and Chippewa counties. Logging was a major industry in the area from the 1870s to the early 1900s.
Vegetation:
The county’s vegetation includes maple, hemlock, yellow birch, white pine, red pine, jack pine, and prairie grasses.
Industries:
Lumbering and tourism are still major industries in Sawyer County.
Attractions:
The Hayward Lakes Area is a good base camp for exploring the many natural wonders and attractions of Wisconsin’s Northwoods including the Lumberjack World Championships and the American Birkebeiner. The Fishing Hall of Fame is located in Hayward, and the county holds the current World Record Muskie honor.
