Interactive Map
Explore the entire Lakeshore Nature Preserve online before your visit! What is an interactive map? An interactive map responds to clicking and rolling your mouse to show more information; use check boxes to turn on details. |
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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 on your cell phone. |
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Preserve Boundaries Map (2006 Master Plan)
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