BULLETIN BOARD Updated 4/11/2025.
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>GigFire high speed internet is now live in Draper! The Town Hall and Fire Dept now have super-fast service. Take advantage of their incredible deal- the best deal in town- just $70/month for 1,000Mbps of fiber broadband that blows all the competitors away, free whole-home WIFI mesh router included, no hidden fees, caps, overage charges. Standard installation starts at $99, but free installation may be available while crews are in your area, if you act now when contacted by mail or by a GigFire representative. People with long driveways should take advantage of this savings while crews are available. Norvado will not be not installing in the Town of Draper, including the Draper side of Butler Rd and North Clover Road. So sign up now at no risk so that crews can prioritize your area. No contracts and no risk- if you cancel the service within 30 days GigFire will refund everything and pay you $50 for trying it out. Call 725-315-1946 for info. Ask about affordable phone service too. GigFire brochure
>WINTER SEASON DUMP HOURS ARE SATURDAYS 9AM-Noon, CLOSED IF TEMPS ARE 20 BELOW. Town of Draper bags must be purchased at the dump for garbage- the prices are now $3 for large bags and $2 for the small bags. Clean loose recyclables of acceptable type may be thrown in the recycling dumpsters- please cooperate with the attendant as we have strict rules from Waste Management or they fine us!
The Clerk's Office is open Monday and Tuesday from 8am-2pm unless otherwise posted.
Draper is a town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The population is 242, according to the official 2020 Census result. The unincorporated communities of Draper, Loretta, and Oxbo are located in the town.
Abundant Natural Resources:
- Public Lands: The township of Draper encompasses thousands of acres in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the Flambeau River State Forest.
- Waterways: There are numerous fishing lakes and waterways, including Blaisdell Lake with a state of the art public boat launch facility, and rustic Lake Loretta with 2 public launches. The East Fork of the Chippewa River and the Flambeau River provide excellent fishing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. The Brunet River headwaters arising in the town are designated as a Class IA trout stream.
- Wildlife: Black bear, white tailed deer, bald eagles, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, fishers and many more wild animal species are abundant in the Draper area, and you may even see elk or a stray moose passing through!
Recreation:
- National and State Forest hiking, biking and cross country ski trails
- Extensive ATV and snomobile trails, including a portion of the historic Tuscobia Trail
- Public campground with hot shower facilities and state of the art RV campsites, with 30 and 50 amp electric hookups just off Tuscobia trail
- Draper Public Park with large covered picnic shelter
Services:
- Winter Area Chamber of Commerce
- Restaurants & Bars located along ATV and Snowmobile Trails
- 4 Wheel Warriors ATV Club
- Loretta Trailblazers Snowmobile and ATV Club
- Draper Volunteer Fire Department
- Calvary Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A.
- Draper Community Club
- American Legion Post 394
Geography:
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 138.2 square miles (358.0 km²), of which 136.1 square miles (352.5 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) is water.
Area:
Draper is 36 miles SE of Hayward, WI, home of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and the annual American Birkebeiner Ski Race, 45 miles south of Lake Superior, and 120 miles north east of St. Paul, MN.
Nationalities:
White, Native American, and Mixed Descent
Education:
Students are bussed 12 miles to Winter School District https://www.winter.k12.wi.us/