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Jacobs.

Its Census reference point is in Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Glidden lies about 3.4 miles southwest of Jacobs by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Jacobs, Wisconsin from above

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THE SETTINGChequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAshland County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Jacobs on the map

THE JACOBS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain setting.

Jacobs town has 51 square miles of land in Ashland County. Its Census reference point is in Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain, 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

Jacobs and Ashland County

Jacobs is associated with Ashland 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.

Ashland County

Jacobs by land and water

The Census records 0.32 square miles of water within Jacobs, or 0.6% of its total area. It is 53.8 percentage points lower than the 54.4% recorded for Ashland County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Jacobs town has 23.6 times the land area of nearby Glidden CDP (2.16 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Jacobs 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 Jacobs

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

02

Read the Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain setting

Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain 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 Glidden

Glidden is 3.4 miles southwest of the Jacobs 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.

Jacobs 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 JACOBS

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.1671° N, 90.5176° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Jacobs ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Ashland

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 Ashland ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Jacobs 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

Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and 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 Jacobs.

Glidden lies about 3.4 miles southwest of Jacobs by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Jacobs in context

NSEWGlidden · 3.4 miles1Peeksville · 4.2 miles2Agenda · 9 miles3Knight · 10.6 miles4Butternut · 10.7 miles5Shanagolden · 11 miles6OUTER RING: 11 MILES
  1. 1
    Glidden3.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Peeksville4.2 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Agenda9 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Knight10.6 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Butternut10.7 mi · village
  6. 6
    Shanagolden11 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 Jacobs
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 Jacobs?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ashland County. Jacobs’s 51 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Jacobs property in Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain?+

No. Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Jacobs 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 Glidden as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.4 miles southwest of Jacobs’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 Jacobs?+

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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