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Sterling.

Its Census reference point is in St. Croix Pine Barrens, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Anderson lies about 4.3 miles north of Sterling 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 Sterling, Wisconsin
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Sterling, Wisconsin from above

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

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THE SETTINGSt. Croix Pine Barrens
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPolk County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Sterling on the map

THE STERLING LAND BRIEF

Land in the
St. Croix Pine Barrens setting.

Sterling town has 63.2 square miles of land in Polk County. Its Census reference point is in St. Croix Pine Barrens, 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

Sterling and Polk County

Sterling is associated with Polk 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.

Polk County

Sterling by land and water

The Census records 1.24 square miles of water within Sterling, or 1.9% of its total area. It is 2.5 percentage points lower than the 4.4% recorded for Polk County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Sterling town has 1 times the land area of nearby Anderson town (62.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Sterling 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 Sterling

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

02

Read the St. Croix Pine Barrens setting

St. Croix Pine Barrens 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 Anderson

Anderson is 4.3 miles north of the Sterling 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.

Sterling 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 STERLING

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.6090° N, 92.7654° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Sterling ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Polk

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 Polk ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Sterling 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

St. Croix Pine Barrens

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 Sterling.

Anderson lies about 4.3 miles north of Sterling by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Sterling in context

NSEWAnderson · 4.3 miles1Laketown · 8.1 miles2Eureka · 9.8 miles3Trade Lake · 10.1 miles4Grantsburg · 11.1 miles5Grantsburg · 12.8 miles6OUTER RING: 12.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Anderson4.3 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Laketown8.1 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Eureka9.8 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Trade Lake10.1 mi · legal town
  5. 5
    Grantsburg11.1 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Grantsburg12.8 mi · village
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 Sterling
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 Sterling?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Polk County. Sterling’s 63.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Sterling property in St. Croix Pine Barrens?+

No. St. Croix Pine Barrens is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Sterling 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 Anderson as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.3 miles north of Sterling’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 Sterling?+

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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