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1983 Map of Madison West

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Madison West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The University of Wisconsin campus dominates the central isthmus of this 1980s landscape, serving as a focal point between the expansive Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. This survey captures the capital city during a period of significant suburban expansion, where established neighborhoods in Shorewood Hills and Middleton meet the burgeoning residential developments of Madison Township. The proximity of the State Capitol to the lakeside preserves the city's iconic skyline, while the vast Arboretum and Lake Wingra maintain a large corridor of green space amidst the urban grid.

Transportation infrastructure is well-defined, showing the paths of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads as they navigate the glacial terrain. Local history is preserved in landmarks like the Forest Hill Cemetery and Camp Randall Stadium, while the presence of the Veterans Hospital and several Hospitals reflects the city's role as a regional medical and administrative center.