Sauk County
Baraboo, Sauk County; Photographer: Adam Crowson
County Seat:
Baraboo
City:
Baraboo
Zip:
53913
Land Area:
837.7 sq. miles
Elevation:
894 ft. at Baraboo; 1,593 ft. at Point Sauk
Number of Lakes:
28
Area in Lakes:
11,004 acres (17.19 sq. miles)
Rivers:
Baraboo, Little Baraboo, Wisconsin
Major Watershed:
Wisconsin River
Geographical Province:
Western Upland; Northeast and Southeast Corners: Central Plain
Vegetation:
Wide band of white, black and red oak from northwest corner to central part of the county. South and Northeast: Mostly oak savanna. Southwest, East Central: Small areas of sugar maple, basswood and elm. South Central: Sedge meadow. Along Wisconsin River: Willow, soft maple and ash.
Population:
1930: 32,030
1970: 39,057
1980: 43,469
1990: 49,975
2000: 55,225
2010: 61,976
2020: 65,763
WCA District:
Southern