The Wisconsin State From
Space Satellite Map is 28x20 inches, (50x70cm ), not available laminated. An
upper Midwestern state of the United States. It is bounded by Lake Superior
and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, from which it is divided by the
Menominee R. (N); Lake Michigan (E); Illinois (S); and Iowa and Minnesota
(W), with the Mississippi R. forming much of that border. Area, 56,154 sq mi
(145,439 sq km). Capital, Madison. Largest city, Milwaukee. Nickname, Badger
State. Motto, Forward. The most notable physiographic feature of the state
is its profusion of lakes, over 8,500, ranging in size from Lake Winnebago
to relatively tiny glacial lakes of surprising beauty. The Wisconsin River,
with its extensive dam system, runs generally southward through the middle
of the state until it turns west (just NW of Madison) to flow into the
Mississippi, dividing the state into eastern and western sectors. Running a
parallel course just to the east, Wisconsin's major watershed extends in a
broad arc from north to south; to the east the Menominee, the Peshtigo, the
Wolf, and the Fox rivers flow E and NE into Lake Michigan, while to the west
the Chippewa, the Flambeau, and the Black rivers make their way to the
Mississippi. Wisconsin's frontage on both lakes Superior and Michigan, as
well as its many beautiful lakes, streams, and its northern woodlands, has
made it a haven for many people. There are numerous state parks, forests,
and two national forests. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (see National
Parks and Monuments, table) is also there. Madison is the capital and the
second largest city; Milwaukee is the largest city. Green Bay and Racine are
other major cities.
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