Superior (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Superior
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 Superior (town), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.8 sq mi (279.1 km2) |
| • Land | 106.2 sq mi (275.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,264 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-78675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584259 |
| Website | www.townofsuperior.net |
The Town of Superior is a community located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, and it's near the larger City of Superior. In 2020, about 2,264 people called the Town of Superior home. This was a bit more than the 2,058 people who lived there in 2000. The Village of Superior is also found within the town's borders.
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Exploring the Geography of Superior
The Town of Superior covers a large area, about 107.8 square miles (279.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but there are also some lakes and rivers.
Rivers and Parks
The Nemadji River is an important river that flows through the town. It winds its way from the southwest to the northeast. Eventually, this river empties into the bay of Lake Superior, which is located within the nearby City of Superior.
A special place called Pattison State Park is also located within the southeastern part of the Town of Superior. It's a great spot for nature lovers!
Small Communities in the Town
Many smaller, unincorporated communities are part of the Town of Superior. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own separate local governments like a city or village.
Here are some of these communities:
- Ambridge
- Anton
- Black River
- Borea
- Boylston
- Boylston Junction
- Carnegie
- Dedham
- Dewey
- Four Corners
- Pokegama
- Riverview
- Saunders
- Sunnyside
Who Lives in the Town of Superior?
In 2000, there were 2,058 people living in the Town of Superior. These people lived in 764 households, and many of them were families. The population density was about 19.4 people for every square mile.
Community Life
Many households in the town included children under 18 years old. Most households were made up of married couples living together. The average household had about 2.69 people.
Age Groups
The people living in the Town of Superior come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 29% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.8% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 40 years.
Getting Around: Transportation in Superior
Several important roads help people travel through the Town of Superior.
Main Roads
- Wisconsin Highway 35, also known as Tower Avenue, is one of the main routes.
- Wisconsin Highway 105 is another key road.
County Roads
Other important roads are called County Roads. These include:
- County Road A: Runs north and south through the eastern part of the town.
- County Road B: Goes east and west through the southern part of the town, close to Pattison State Park.
- County Road C: Travels east and west through the middle and northeastern parts of the town.
- County Road W: Runs both north-south and east-west in the western part of the town.
- County Road Z: Briefly enters the town in the northeast corner.
Crossing State Lines
Minnesota State Highway 23 crosses the Saint Louis River into Wisconsin. This happens in the northwest corner of the Town of Superior, near the Mont Du Lac Recreation Ski Area. The highway then continues for about half a mile before going back into Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Superior (condado de Douglas, Wisconsin) para niños
