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Sono Junction, Wisconsin
Sono Junction, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Sono Junction, Wisconsin
Sono Junction, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Sono Junction, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Sono Junction, Wisconsin
Sono Junction, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County St. Croix
Elevation
281 m (922 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
GNIS feature ID 1581725

Sono Junction is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Hudson, within St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a place that doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Hudson.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or village. This means they don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, they are governed by the county or the larger "town" (which is like a township in other states) they are located in. Sono Junction is a great example of this type of community.

Where is Sono Junction Located?

Sono Junction is found in the beautiful state of Wisconsin. It sits in the western part of the state, specifically in St. Croix County. The community is about 4 miles (or 6.4 kilometers) east-northeast of the city of Hudson. Its exact location is at coordinates 44°59′22″N latitude and 92°40′44″W longitude. The elevation of Sono Junction is about 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level.

Roads and Railways

Sono Junction is an important spot because of its location at a "junction." This means it's where two important routes meet. It's located at the crossing of U.S. Route 12 and County Highway U. These roads help people travel through the area. The community also sits along the Union Pacific Railroad's Altoona Subdivision. This railroad line is used for trains to transport goods, connecting different places.

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