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2010 Map of Madison West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Madison West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The University of Wisconsin campus serves as the academic and cultural anchor for this urban landscape, flanked by the sprawling waters of Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. This 2010 survey details the intricate residential fabric of the state capital, showing established neighborhoods like Shorewood Hills and Middleton, alongside historic subdivisions such as Bowens Addition and Warrens Addition. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and the headwaters of Nine Springs Creek, illustrating the deliberate preservation of green space within the city limits.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find significant burial grounds including Forest Hill Cemetery and Saint Bernards Cemetery. Infrastructure landmarks like the Lake Wingra WP 74 Dam and the unique intersection at Spaghetti Corners highlight the evolution of the city's civil engineering. Scientific landmarks such as the Washburn Observatory on Observatory Hill stand near residential developments, reflecting the long-standing integration of the university into the broader Madison community.