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Franzen.

Its Census reference point is in Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine, within North Central Hardwood Forests. Elderon lies about 4.7 miles northeast of Franzen by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Franzen, Wisconsin
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Franzen, Wisconsin from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGUpper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMarathon County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Franzen on the map

THE FRANZEN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine setting.

Franzen town has 36.3 square miles of land in Marathon County. Its Census reference point is in Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine, within North Central Hardwood Forests.

This transition between northern forests and southern farming country includes lakes, wetlands and hardwood woodland. Glacial landforms support a mosaic of open land and wooded areas.

Regional context: North Central Hardwood Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Franzen and Marathon County

Franzen is associated with Marathon 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.

Marathon County

Franzen by land and water

The Census records 0.27 square miles of water within Franzen, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 1.2 percentage points lower than the 2% recorded for Marathon County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Franzen town has 32.3 times the land area of nearby Elderon village (1.12 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Franzen land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Franzen

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

02

Read the Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine setting

Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine belongs to North Central Hardwood Forests. How do the parcel's woods, open areas and lake or wetland edges relate to its surveyed boundaries and access?

03

Check the route, beyond Elderon

Elderon is 4.7 miles northeast of the Franzen 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.

Franzen 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 FRANZEN

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.7269° N, 89.2973° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Franzen ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Marathon

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 Marathon ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Franzen 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

Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine

Explore the agency mapping behind the North Central Hardwood Forests context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Wisconsin official sources

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 Franzen.

Elderon lies about 4.7 miles northeast of Franzen by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Franzen in context

NSEWElderon · 4.7 miles1Bevent · 6 miles2Alban · 6.5 miles3Germania · 6.6 miles4Rosholt · 6.7 miles5Elderon · 7 miles6OUTER RING: 7 MILES
  1. 1
    Elderon4.7 mi · village
  2. 2
    Bevent6 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Alban6.5 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Germania6.6 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Rosholt6.7 mi · village
  6. 6
    Elderon7 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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Franzen
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 Franzen?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Marathon County. Franzen’s 36.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Franzen property in Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine?+

No. Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Franzen 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 Elderon as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.7 miles northeast of Franzen’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 Franzen?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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