Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, a state in the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 208,054, making it the second largest city in Wisconsin. It is the county seat of Dane County. Madison is also home to the University of Wisconsin.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 219.3 km² (84.7 mi²). 177.9 km² (68.7 mi²) of it is land and 41.5 km² (16.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 18.91% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, as well as Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills.

Related Topics:
Town of Madison - Maple Bluff - Shorewood Hills

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Lakes

The city is often described as The City of Four Lakes, comprised of Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra and Lake Waubesa. The downtown is located on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona, but the city has long since expanded far beyond. The lakes are connected via the Yahara River to Lake Kegonsa. Eventually the Yahara flows into the Rock River and beyond to the Mississippi River.

Related Topics:
Lake Mendota - Lake Monona - Lake Wingra - Lake Waubesa - Isthmus - Yahara River - Lake Kegonsa - Rock River - Mississippi River

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There are popular boating clubs caled "Hoofers" http://www.hoofers.org on Lake Mendota, which offer sailing, kayaking, and canoeing for members. Memorial Union Outdoor Rentals rents canoes for use on the lake by the general public.

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