Wisconsin · FIPS 55129 · County seat: Shell Lake
Washburn County, WI GIS & Parcel Viewer
Washburn County, Wisconsin parcel data lives on the Washburn County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Washburn County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Washburn County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Shell Lake |
| Population | 16,930 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 797 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 55129 |
Who runs this map
This map is published by or for Washburn 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.
How to use the Washburn County viewer
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
The county in brief
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Washburn County's population at 16,930 in 2023, spread over about 797 square miles of land, or roughly 21 people per square mile. By population it ranks 60th of 72 counties in Wisconsin. Shell Lake serves as the county seat.
Nearby parcel maps
Washburn County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
Maps vs. surveys
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.