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Carey.

Its Census reference point is in Winegar Dead Ice Moraine, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Oma lies about 5.5 miles east of Carey by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Carey, Wisconsin
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Carey, Wisconsin · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Carey, Wisconsin from above

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THE SETTINGWinegar Dead Ice Moraine
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYIron County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Carey on the map

THE CAREY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Winegar Dead Ice Moraine setting.

Carey town has 41.6 square miles of land in Iron County. Its Census reference point is in Winegar Dead Ice Moraine, within Northern Lakes and Forests.

Glacial hills, till plains, sandy outwash and old lake basins create a varied northern landscape. Conifer and hardwood forests surround many lakes across these glacially shaped uplands.

Regional context: Northern Lakes and Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Carey and Iron County

Carey is associated with Iron County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Iron County

Carey by land and water

The Census records 1.43 square miles of water within Carey, or 3.3% of its total area. It is 14.2 percentage points lower than the 17.5% recorded for Iron County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Carey town has 55.7% of the land area of nearby Oma town (74.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Carey land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Carey

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Carey. Check the Iron County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Winegar Dead Ice Moraine setting

Winegar Dead Ice Moraine belongs to Northern Lakes and Forests. Is the tract on sandy outwash, moraine hills or a lake basin margin, and what do its survey and access records establish?

03

Check the route, beyond Oma

Oma is 5.5 miles east of the Carey reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Carey resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CAREY

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.2888° N, 90.2027° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Carey ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Iron

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Iron ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Carey data

View Census information selected by this legal town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Winegar Dead Ice Moraine

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Wisconsin landowner resources

Wisconsin Surface Water Data Viewer

DNR’s official interactive surface-water and related geographic mapping tool.

Wisconsin groundwater and well data

State resources for well-construction records and groundwater research.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Carey.

Oma lies about 5.5 miles east of Carey by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Carey in context

NSEWOma · 5.5 miles1Pence · 6.2 miles2Knight · 7.7 miles3Pence · 9 miles4Iron Belt · 9.7 miles5Mercer · 10.1 miles6OUTER RING: 10.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Oma5.5 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Pence6.2 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Knight7.7 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Pence9 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Iron Belt9.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Mercer10.1 mi · legal town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Wisconsin; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Carey
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Carey?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Iron County. Carey’s 41.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Carey property in Winegar Dead Ice Moraine?+

No. Winegar Dead Ice Moraine is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Carey boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Oma as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.5 miles east of Carey’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Carey?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Carey.
Your next chapter.

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