Vilas County, County administrative division in northern Wisconsin, United States.
Vilas County is an administrative division in northern Wisconsin characterized by forests and extensive waterways. The landscape consists largely of woodlands interspersed with numerous lakes and rivers that define the region.
The county was established in 1893 and named after William Freeman Vilas, a prominent Wisconsin Senator. The region has long been shaped by the Ojibwe people, who secured a reservation through a treaty made that same year.
The Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation shapes the cultural identity of the area and keeps Ojibwe traditions alive in the community. Visitors can experience this heritage through local events and gathering places.
Visitors can navigate the area using the free 'Map It Vilas County' app, which offers offline maps for outdoor activities. This tool allows exploration without requiring cellular service across the region.
The region contains an exceptional number of over 1,300 lakes, including the longest chain of connected freshwater lakes in the world. This concentration of water bodies makes the area a remarkable natural phenomenon.
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