| Trail Map
A map of paths, trails, and roads in and near the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, indicating which are open to bicycles and which are not. |
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| Audio Trail Map
A map showing locations of audio trail signs in the Preserve to prompt you to listen to Preserve stories (and Preserve inspired poetry) on your cell phone. |
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| Preserve Boundaries Map
An aerial photograph of the UW-Madison campus and environs with the Lakeshore Nature Preserve highlighted. (Ken Saiki Design) |
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| Preserve Ortho Photo (2006 Master Plan)
A high-resolution aerial photograph of the western portions of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve |
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| Existing Use Map (2006 Master Plan)
A map of major zones of activity in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, including trails and major transportation routes. (Ken Saiki Design) |
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| Existing Vegetation Map (2006 Master Plan)
A map of existing zones of vegetation, from prairie and marsh to forest to working landscape. (Ken Saiki Design) |
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| Cultural Resources Map (2006 Master Plan) A map of major archaeological, architectural, and cultural landscape resources in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. (Ken Saiki Design) |
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| Preserve Watersheds Map (2006 Master Plan)
A map of the chief drainages and watersheds of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, with areas of special concern indicated. (Ken Saiki Design) |
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| Dane County Glacial Geology Map
A map showing glacial deposits and glacial limits in Dane County (www.nationalatlas.gov). |
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| Willow Creek Watershed Map
An aerial photo of the near west side of Madison with the Willow Creek watershed (which drains into University Bay) highlighted. (Cassandra Garcia) |
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| Experimental Farm and College Grounds Map 1870-1874
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| Experimental Farm and College Grounds Map 1870-1874 with 1894 notations
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| Washburn Observatory and Surrounding Grounds Map 1880
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| Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association Plat Map 1892
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| Frautschi Point Site Building Map
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| Pharmaceutical Gardens Plat Map
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| Big Woods Olin Plat Map 1900-1909
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| Picnic Point Plat Map
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| University Farms Map 1934
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| Humorous Bird’s Eye View of Campus Map 1937
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See the Image Gallery for:
- Historic aerial photos of the Preserve
- Contemporary aerial photos of the Preserve














