Sources for state maps:
- Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office
- Wisconsin Department of Tourism
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
- Other Map Resources
Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office
Wisconsin Outline Maps for Digital Reproductions (download)
Cost: Free
Order: Download
In response to an increasing number of requests for digital outline maps, we have developed a set of maps for use on PC computers, in four popular file formats: TIFF, WMF, DXF, and CDR. These graphics are available as ZIP files. These outline maps are not directly usable in a GIS since they are not referenced to a standard ground referenced coordinate system. However, using illustration software, you can "fill" any county to illustrate a theme, add your own features or annotation, or clip out a portion of the state rather than using the entire image.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
TravelWisconsin.com: Free Travel Maps & Guides
Cost: Free
Order: Website
"Who doesn't love a free map or travel brochure? Take your pick. You can download them for instant fulfillment. Or have us mail honest-to-goodness printed versions right to your door."
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT: State Highway Map
Cost: Free
Single copy: Wisconsin Tourism website
Two or more copies: WisDOT web site
The Wisconsin State Highway Map, produced and distributed by WisDOT, displays not only the state's road network, but also State Parks, State and National Forest boundaries, and provides other information about these areas. Further detail on road maps can be found in our Maps section.
WisDOT: State & County Map Series
Cost: The prices range from $0.50 to $4.00
Order: WisDOT
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) produces a number of useful base maps of the state. One map series depicts the outline of the state and labeled counties. These maps are printed in black and white and range in size from 8.5" x 11" to 64" x 72".
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Sample maps of Wisconsin: Geology, Vegetation, Ice Age Deposits and More
Cost: $0.25-$1.50
Order: WGNGS web site
The WGNHS publishes many maps at various scales. The link above will take you to low-resolution scans of some of their page-size (8.5 x 11 inch) maps.
For example, the "Landscapes of Wisconsin" map (2004) shows the elevation of Wisconsin through the use of color and shaded relief; the relief gives the map an almost three-dimensional, textural feel by simulating the appearance of sunlight and shadow. Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey staff developed the map from available digital information about elevation derived from the U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle maps.
The WGNHS also has maps that show glacial deposits, geology, bedrock, and shaded relief of Wisconsin at various scales.
Other Map Resources
NationalAtlas.gov
Link: www.nationalatlas.gov
NationalAtlas.gov carries an extensive online GIS and mapping system with an incredible number of data layers from which to choose. This particular image shows nighttime lights of Wisconsin as you might see on a clear night from far above the Earth's surface. Explore features of Wisconsin, and any other states you're interested in with this full-featured online mapping system.
Wistravel.com
Link: www.wistravel.com/wisconsinstatemap.htm
"Wisconsin's premier online resource" provides a wonderful interactive (printable) map of the state, that includes roadway systems, points of interest, and geographic features.
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