Highway 22 (Wisconsin)
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State Trunk Highway 22 is a state highway in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The route's trajectory is mostly south to north, with the exception of the segment between Shawano
and the northern terminus being east–west. It is generally a two-lane surface road providing a connecting route between Waupaca
, Shawano, Gillett
and Oconto. Various urban sections have multilane segments.
at the junction of US 51
and WIS 60 in North Leeds
, two miles (3 km) east of Arlington. From there the route heads north for twelve miles (19 km) and crosses WIS 16 at Wyocena
. At another four miles (6 km) further north, the highway junctions with WIS 44 in Pardeeville
and WIS 33 two miles (3 km) north of Pardeeville. The highway crosses into Marquette County
at CTH CM.
WIS 22 passes north through the eastern portion of Marquette County, crossing WIS 23 in Montello
. The highway then joins WIS 21 briefly in Wautoma
. Both routes cross WIS 73 in the downtown area and WIS 21 splits southeast following WIS 73 while WIS 22 continues north, passing through Wild Rose
eight miles (13 km) north of Wautoma. WIS 22 passes through the southeast corner of Portage County
for about one mile (1.6 km) as it turns eastward. The highway stair-steps northeast for about nine miles (14 km), passing around Rural
and King
as it proceeds toward Waupaca. WIS 22 merges onto US 10
east (also carrying WIS 49 south and WIS 54 east) for one and a half miles. Along with WIS 54, WIS 22 turns off US 10 to the north and into the city via Churchill Street. The two highways then turn east onto Royalton Street southeast of the city center and follow the Little Wolf River's south branch northeast.
WIS 110 joins the two highway five miles east of Waupaca, and WIS 54 turns east off the route two miles (3 km) northeast of that point to continue following the river. WIS 22 and WIS 110 pass through Manawa
and junction with WIS 161 west four miles (6 km) north of the city. WIS 110 continues north at that point while WIS 22 turns east and passes through the small community of Symco
. WIS 22 turns north onto US 45
where WIS 76 begins nine miles (14 km) east of Symco. WIS 22 continues north along US 45 for 6 miles (9.7 km) then splits north while US 45 turns west in Clintonville
. The western terminus of WIS 156 connects with the route one mile (1.6 km) north of the US 45 junction. WIS 22 passes through Embarrass
on the Shawano County
line.
WIS 22 passes northwest of the small communities of Adams Beach
and Belle Plaine
as it turns northeast and approaches Shawano. WIS 22 junctions with WIS 29 southwest of the city and passes into the city itself along Main Street. The highway turns east onto Green Bay Street, joining WIS 47 and Wisconsin Highway 55 south for two miles (3 km) within the city. WIS 47 and WIS 55 then turn south onto Airport Road and WIS 22 passes northeast around the southeast side of Shawano Lake
and through Cecil
, junctioning with WIS 117. The highway enters Oconto County
at Pulcifer
.
WIS 22 joins WIS 32 south in Gillett
and the two routes run concurrent for three miles (5 km) east to where WIS 32 turns south off while WIS 22 continues east, passing through Oconto Falls
. The highway crosses US 141 in Stiles Junction
eight miles (13 km) west of its eastern terminus at US 41
in Oconto. The terminus is adjacent to Copper Culture Mound State Park.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. The route's trajectory is mostly south to north, with the exception of the segment between Shawano
Shawano, Wisconsin
Shawano is a city in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,305 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Shawano County...
and the northern terminus being east–west. It is generally a two-lane surface road providing a connecting route between Waupaca
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Waupaca is a city in Waupaca County in the state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,676 at the 2000 census. The city is believed to be named after Sam Waupaca of the Potowatomi tribe....
, Shawano, Gillett
Gillett, Wisconsin
Gillett is a city in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,256 according to the 2000 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and Oconto. Various urban sections have multilane segments.
Route description
WIS 22's southern terminus is in Columbia CountyColumbia County, Wisconsin
-Unincorporated communities:*Anacker*Belle Fountain*Durwards Glen*East Friesland*Harmony Grove*Ingle*Keyeser*Lake Wisconsin*Leeds*Lowville*Marcellon*North Leeds*Okee*Otsego-External links:***...
at the junction of US 51
U.S. Route 51 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 51 runs north–south down the central part of the state...
and WIS 60 in North Leeds
North Leeds, Wisconsin
North Leeds is an unincorporated community located in the town of Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States....
, two miles (3 km) east of Arlington. From there the route heads north for twelve miles (19 km) and crosses WIS 16 at Wyocena
Wyocena, Wisconsin
Wyocena is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 668 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Wyocena...
. At another four miles (6 km) further north, the highway junctions with WIS 44 in Pardeeville
Pardeeville, Wisconsin
Pardeeville is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,982 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Pardeeville is located at ....
and WIS 33 two miles (3 km) north of Pardeeville. The highway crosses into Marquette County
Marquette County, Wisconsin
Marquette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 15,832. Its county seat is Montello.-Geography:...
at CTH CM.
WIS 22 passes north through the eastern portion of Marquette County, crossing WIS 23 in Montello
Montello, Wisconsin
Montello is a city in and the county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,397 at the 2000 census. The Fox River flows through the city...
. The highway then joins WIS 21 briefly in Wautoma
Wautoma, Wisconsin
Wautoma is a city in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,998 at the 2000 census. Wautoma is the county seat for Waushara County....
. Both routes cross WIS 73 in the downtown area and WIS 21 splits southeast following WIS 73 while WIS 22 continues north, passing through Wild Rose
Wild Rose, Wisconsin
Wild Rose is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 765 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wild Rose is located at ....
eight miles (13 km) north of Wautoma. WIS 22 passes through the southeast corner of Portage County
Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 67,182. Its county seat is Stevens Point. The United States Census Bureau's Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Portage County.-Geography:...
for about one mile (1.6 km) as it turns eastward. The highway stair-steps northeast for about nine miles (14 km), passing around Rural
Rural, Wisconsin
Rural, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in the Town of Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.-History:Rural was the home town of author and poet Margaret Ashmun The Ashmun family home still stands in Rural.-Images:...
and King
King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
-External links:*...
as it proceeds toward Waupaca. WIS 22 merges onto US 10
U.S. Route 10 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 10 runs east–west across the central part of the state. It runs from the Prescott Drawbridge over the St...
east (also carrying WIS 49 south and WIS 54 east) for one and a half miles. Along with WIS 54, WIS 22 turns off US 10 to the north and into the city via Churchill Street. The two highways then turn east onto Royalton Street southeast of the city center and follow the Little Wolf River's south branch northeast.
WIS 110 joins the two highway five miles east of Waupaca, and WIS 54 turns east off the route two miles (3 km) northeast of that point to continue following the river. WIS 22 and WIS 110 pass through Manawa
Manawa, Wisconsin
Manawa is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Manawa is located at ....
and junction with WIS 161 west four miles (6 km) north of the city. WIS 110 continues north at that point while WIS 22 turns east and passes through the small community of Symco
Symco, Wisconsin
Symco is an unincorporated community located in the town of Union, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Symco is located on Wisconsin Highway 22 at the Little Wolf River, north-northeast of Manawa....
. WIS 22 turns north onto US 45
U.S. Route 45 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 45 runs north–south through the eastern and northern portions of the state.-Route description:...
where WIS 76 begins nine miles (14 km) east of Symco. WIS 22 continues north along US 45 for 6 miles (9.7 km) then splits north while US 45 turns west in Clintonville
Clintonville, Wisconsin
Clintonville is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,736 at the 2000 census.- Geography :Clintonville is located at 44°37'27" North, 88°45'29" West ....
. The western terminus of WIS 156 connects with the route one mile (1.6 km) north of the US 45 junction. WIS 22 passes through Embarrass
Embarrass, Wisconsin
Embarrass is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 399 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Embarrass is located at ....
on the Shawano County
Shawano County, Wisconsin
Shawano County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 40,664. Its county seat is Shawano.-History:...
line.
WIS 22 passes northwest of the small communities of Adams Beach
Adams Beach, Wisconsin
Adams Beach is an unincorporated community located in the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. Adams Beach is south-southwest of Shawano....
and Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine, Wisconsin
Belle Plaine is a town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,867 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Adams Beach and Belle Plaine are located in the town...
as it turns northeast and approaches Shawano. WIS 22 junctions with WIS 29 southwest of the city and passes into the city itself along Main Street. The highway turns east onto Green Bay Street, joining WIS 47 and Wisconsin Highway 55 south for two miles (3 km) within the city. WIS 47 and WIS 55 then turn south onto Airport Road and WIS 22 passes northeast around the southeast side of Shawano Lake
Shawano Lake
Shawano Lake is a lake situated in Shawano County in northeastern Wisconsin. Shawano Lake is a hard water drainage lake with multiple inlets and one major outlet, the Wolf River. A dam on the Wolf River located in the City of Shawano raises the water levels of Shawano Lake. Shawano Lake is...
and through Cecil
Cecil, Wisconsin
Cecil is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 466 at the 2000 census. The village was named after a railroad man, Cecil Leavitt when the Railroad was finished in 1884.-Geography:...
, junctioning with WIS 117. The highway enters Oconto County
Oconto County, Wisconsin
Oconto County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 35,634. Its county seat is Oconto.Oconto County is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was established in 1851.-Geography:According to the U.S...
at Pulcifer
Pulcifer, Wisconsin
Pulcifer is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Green Valley, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. Pulcifer is located on the Oconto River and Wisconsin Highway 22 northeast of Cecil. As of the 2010 census, its population is 134....
.
WIS 22 joins WIS 32 south in Gillett
Gillett, Wisconsin
Gillett is a city in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,256 according to the 2000 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and the two routes run concurrent for three miles (5 km) east to where WIS 32 turns south off while WIS 22 continues east, passing through Oconto Falls
Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
Oconto Falls is a city in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,843 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Oconto Falls is located at ....
. The highway crosses US 141 in Stiles Junction
Stiles Junction, Wisconsin
Stiles Junction is an unincorporated community located in the town of Stiles, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States....
eight miles (13 km) west of its eastern terminus at US 41
U.S. Route 41 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Highway 41 runs north–south the eastern side of the state. It enters from Illinois at Pleasant Prairie, and runs north to its northern terminus at the Michigan border at Marinette, WI.-Route description:US-41 is a freeway for nearly 70% of its route...
in Oconto. The terminus is adjacent to Copper Culture Mound State Park.