Adams County
Town of Grand Marsh, Adams County; Photographer: Michelle Puszka
County Seat:
Friendship
Address:
402 Main St., PO Box 278
City:
Friendship
Zip:
53934
Phone:
608-339-4200
Website:
https://www.co.adams.wi.us/
Land Area:
647.74 sq. miles
Water Area:
40.78 sq. miles
Elevation:
950 ft. at Friendship; 1,285 ft. at Friendship Mound
Number of Lakes:
47
Area in Lakes:
2,309 acres (3.61 sq. miles)
Rivers:
Wisconsin, Lemonweir
Major Watershed:
Wisconsin River
Geographical Province:
Central Plain
Vegetation:
Mostly jack pine and prairie grasses. East and Southeast: Expanses of bur oak, white oak and bluestem. Northeast: Small areas of black spruce, tamarack and cedar. Northwest: Small strip of meadows with sedges, blue joint and cordgrass.
Population:
1930: 8,003
1970: 9,234
1980: 13,457
1990: 15,682
2000: 18,643
2010: 20,875
2020: 20,654
WCA District:
Western
