Wisconsin · FIPS 55125 · County seat: Eagle River
Vilas County, WI GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Vilas County, WI? The quickest route is Tax Parcel Explorer for Vilas County, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Vilas County parcel map ↗
Opens vilas.maps.arcgis.com in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Map and county facts
| Official map | Tax Parcel Explorer for Vilas County |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | vilas.maps.arcgis.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Eagle River |
| Population | 23,885 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 858 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 55125 |
Where the parcel data comes from
This map is published by or for Vilas County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the link. It is an ArcGIS Instant App, a simple Esri template with a map and a few tools.
- Use the search box to jump to an address or place.
- Click a parcel to open its pop-up.
- Look for buttons along the edge of the map for layers, legend or basemaps.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
The county in brief
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Vilas County's population at 23,885 in 2023, spread over about 858 square miles of land, or roughly 28 people per square mile. That makes it number 49 out of 72 Wisconsin counties by population. Census maps also count about 160 square miles of water inside its boundary. The county seat is Eagle River.
Nearby parcel maps
Vilas County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
Maps vs. surveys
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.