ISO 19139

Wisconsin State Highway Map: Generalized Hydrography Layers, 2024

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Identification Information

Citation

Title: Wisconsin State Highway Map: Generalized Hydrography Layers, 2024
Publication Date: 2024-11-25
Edition: 2024
Collection Title: Statewide
Other Citation Details: Department of Transportation (DOT) State Highway Map Hydrography

Abstract

This feature dataset comprises three hydrographic layers: Lakes, Dual Line Hydro (major rivers), and Flowlines (smaller streams and rivers). The dataset was developed for the 2025 Wisconsin State Highway Map and encompasses the entire state of Wisconsin, extending slightly beyond its boundaries. The original data was sourced from 1:24,000-scale hydro layers produced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). To meet the cartographic requirements of the highway map, which is at a scale of approximately 1:800,000, a systematic approach was employed to simplify and generalize the data. This involved selecting lakes and rivers of appropriate size and generalizing features to ensure clarity and readability at smaller scales. The dataset is also suitable for other small-scale cartographic purposes in depicting Wisconsin’s hydrography.

Purpose

The three hydrographic layers in this feature dataset were developed for the 2025 Wisconsin State Highway Map, providing a simplified and generalized representation suitable for display at a scale of 1:800,000. Additionally, these layers are versatile and can be used for other small-scale cartographic projects within Wisconsin, offering a well-balanced portrayal of the state’s hydrographic features.

Supplemental Information

This is an archived copy of the data held at UW-Madison.

Temporal Extent

Time Instant: 2024-11-25T00:00:00

Bounding Box

West: -94.153388
East: -84.127877
North: 49.038656
South: 41.493067

Bounding Box

West: -94.153388
East: -84.127877
North: 49.038656
South: 41.493067

ISO Topic Category

inlandWaters

Place Keyword

Wisconsin

Place Keyword Thesaurus

Theme Keyword

Hydrography

Theme Keyword Thesaurus

Resource Constraints

Use Limitation: There are no restrictions on the use of this dataset. Users are advised to consider the level of generalization and intended scale (1:800,000) when applying the data to ensure appropriate use in cartographic projects. Although this data is being distributed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the University as to the accuracy of the data and related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the University in the use of this data, or related materials.

Maintenance and Update Frequency

asNeeded

Language

eng

Credit

Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office

Point of Contact

Contact: State Cartographer's Office
Email: help@sco.wisc.edu

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Reference System Identifier

Code: 3071
Code Space: EPSG
Version

Data Quality Information

Lineage

Process Step

Description: Archived data at UW-Madison.
Process Date: 2024-11-25T00:00:00

Distribution Information

Format Name: Geodatabase
Format Version: 13.1
Distributor: UW-Madison
Online Access: https://gisdata.wisc.edu/public/WI_DOT_HWY_MapLayers_2024.zip
Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download
Name: GeoData@Wisconsin
Function: download

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