Bashaw, Burnett County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bashaw, Wisconsin
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 Bashaw, Burnett County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Bashaw, Burnett County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Town | Dewey |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,060 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1843095 |
Bashaw is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a "town."
Exploring Bashaw's Location
Bashaw is found within the town of Dewey. This town is part of Burnett County. Burnett County is located in the beautiful state of Wisconsin.
Where is Bashaw on the Map?
If you look at a map, Bashaw is about 7 miles (or 11 kilometers) west-northwest of a place called Shell Lake. It's easy to find along County Highway B. This highway helps connect Bashaw to other nearby areas.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Bashaw is a place where people live close together. However, it doesn't have its own official city or town government. Instead, services like roads and schools are usually managed by the larger county or town it belongs to. It's a common way for smaller settlements to exist.
