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2022 Map of Madison West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Madison West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The isthmus of Madison and its expanding western suburbs dominate this modern survey, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and urban connectivity. The seat of Wisconsin’s government is anchored by the Wisconsin State Capitol Building and Dane County Courthouse, while the intellectual center at University of Wisconsin Extension Building and Edgewood College overlooks Lake Wingra. Natural points like Picnic Point and Governors Island extend into Lake Mendota, punctuating a shoreline dotted with community spaces like Spring Harbor Beach and Marshall Beach.

To the west, the growth of Middleton and the residential core of Shorewood Hills are clearly delineated, while the southern reach of Fitchburg shows a transition into more open terrain near Goose Lake. Local heritage and veteran history are preserved at Forest Hill Cem Soldiers Lot and Resurrection Cem. A robust network of multi-use paths, including the Isthmus Bike Path, Capital City State Trl, and Military Ridge State Trl, reflects the region's emphasis on modern recreational infrastructure.