It is named after Jeremiah Rusk, former Governor of Wisconsin. It was originally named Gates County.
The seat and largest city is Ladysmith.
It borders Sawyer, Price, Taylor, Chippewa, Baron and Washburn.
Main highways include US-8, WI-27, WI-40 and WI-73.
Cities
Bruce
Ingram
Ladysmith
Murry
Sheldon