Wisconsin Maps

Sources for state maps:
•  Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office
•  Wisconsin Department of Tourism
•  Wisconsin Department of Transportation
•  Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
•  Online Map Resources

Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office

Wisconsin Outline Maps for Digital Reproductions (download)

Cost: Free
Order:  Download

In response to an increasing number of requests for digital outline maps, we have developed a set of maps for use on PC computers, in four popular file formats: TIFF, WMF, DXF, and CDR. These graphics are available as ZIP files. These outline maps are not directly usable in a GIS since they are not referenced to a standard ground referenced coordinate system. However, using illustration software, you can "fill" any county to illustrate a theme, add your own features or annotation, or clip out a portion of the state rather than using the entire image.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Snowmobile, Rustic Roads and State Highway Map
Cost: Free
Order:  Website

A Wisconsin Snowmobile Map, Rustic Roads Guide, NATIVE Wisconsin Guide and WisDOT State Highway Map are available along with oher state guides and directories.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

WisDOT State Highway Map

Cost: Free
Single copy:  Wisconsin Tourism website
Two or more copies:  WisDOT web site

The Wisconsin State Highway Map, produced and distributed by WisDOT, displays not only the state's road network, but also State Parks, State and National Forest boundaries, and provides other information about these areas. Further detail on road maps can be found in the Infrastructure Maps section.

WisDOT State & County Map Series

Cost: The prices range from $0.50 to $4.00
Order:   WisDOT

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) produces a number of useful base maps of the state. One map series depicts the outline of the state and labeled counties. These maps are printed in black and white and range in size from 8.5" x 11" to 64" x 72".

Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey

Landscapes of Wisconsin

Cost: $10
Order:  order form
Telephone orders:  (608)263-7389 between 8 am and 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday  Info

This map shows the elevation of Wisconsin through the use of color and shaded relief; the relief gives the map an almost three-dimensional, textural feel by simulating the appearance of sunlight and shadow. Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey staff developed the map from available digital information about elevation derived from the U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle maps.

Geology, Vegetation, Ice Age Deposits and More

Cost: The prices range from $0.50 to $3.50
Order:  Website

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey state maps showing glacial deposits, geology, bedrock, and shaded relief of Wisconsin at various scales. These maps are compiled upon USGS base maps.

Online Map Resources

NationalAtlas.gov


Link: www.nationalatlas.gov

NationalAtlas.gov carries an extensive online GIS and mapping system with an incredible number of data layers from which to choose. This particular image shows nighttime lights of Wisconsin as you might see on a clear night from far above the Earth's surface. Explore features of Wisconsin, and any other states you're interested in with this full-featured online mapping system.


Wisconsin.com


Link:
www.wisconsin.com/fact_pages/map.html

This Wisconsin state map was created by Midwest Educational Graphics for the Wisconsin.com website. The unique map displays some Wisconsin cities, rivers, roads and national forests. The map isn't for sale, but you may find it a useful online backup resource.


Wistravel.com


Link: 
www.wistravel.com/wisconsinstatemap.htm

"Wisconsin's premier online resource" provides a wonderful interactive (printable) map of the state, that includes roadway systems, points of interest, and geographic features.

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