How proud I must be to call this place my hometown. But despite a turbulent societal past, Hurley, and the surrounding areas that make up Iron County, Wisconsin, is a beautiful place with abundant natural resources.
Hurley, Wisconsin is located in the northwest portion of the state in the county of Iron. Iron County was created in 1893 from Ashland and Oneida counties. Hurley is the county seat.
I invite you to explore this unique place and it's plants, animals, and ecosystems. Follow the links below to discover the environment of Hurley. Enjoy!
LAND AREA: 757.23 mi
WATER AREA: 162.01 mi
ELEVATION: 1493 ft
NUMBER OF LAKES: 494
AREA IN LAKES: 29,368 acres
RIVERS: Bear, Flambeau, Manitowish, Montreal, Potato, Tyler Forks
MAJOR WATERSHED: Lake Superior (north), Chippewa River (south)
NATURAL VEGETATION: Maple, Hemlock, yellow birch, balsam fir, white spruce, black spruce, tamarack, cedar.
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