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Wisconsin Lakes, Rivers and Water Resources




Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Map
Wisconsin Rivers Shown on the Map:   Apple River, Baraboo River, Black River, Chippewa River, Eau Claire River, Flambeau River, Fox River, Jump River, Kickapoo River, Menominee River, Milwaukee River, Namekagon River, Peshtigo River, Red Cedar River, Rock River, St. Croix River, Wisconsin River, Wolf River and Yellow River.

Wisconsin Lakes Shown on the Map:   Beaverdam Lake, Castle Rock Lake, Lake Chippewa, Lake Du Bay, Lake Koshkonong, Lake Mendota, Lake Poygan, Lake Winnebago, Petenwell Lake, Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Willow Reservoir.


 Wisconsin Stream and River Levels
Wisconsin river levels map
The United States Geological Survey has a number of stream gages located throughout Wisconsin. These estimate stream levels, discharges and record them over time. This data is published on the web and many stations allow users to plot custom graphs. Get updated Wisconsin river and stream levels from USGS here.


 Wisconsin Stream and River Level Alerts
Wisconsin water level alerts
The United States Geological Survey has a system that will send you an email message when flood levels are reached on any steam with USGS gaging equipment that you have selected. Sign up here to recieve Wisconsin stream and river level alerts.


 Wisconsin Water Publications
Wisconsin precipitation map
The United States Geological Survey has a number of publications related to water use and water resources in Wisconsin. View the water resource publications for Wisconsin here.


What is a Hydrograph?
Depletion of the High Plains Aquifer
Colorado River Water Supply Threatened
Water in the News
Geology of Bottled Water
Stream Gaging Stations
Water Resources and Natural Gas Production
Articles About Water


 Wisconsin Drought Map
Wisconsin drought map
The United States Geological Survey publishes updated drought maps on their website. There you can view a map that shows where below normal 7-day average stream flow conditions were recently recorded. The maps are updated daily. Get a current Wisconsin drought map here.




 Wisconsin Precipitation Map
Wisconsin precipitation map
The National Atlas Project has precipitation maps for Wisconsin and other states that you can view online or print for personal use. These maps show the average annual precipitation levels mapped across the state. View and print an Wisconsin precipitation map here. Precipitation maps prepared by the PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University and the United States Geological Survey.


 Wisconsin Elevation Map
Wisconsin elevation map
The topography of an area determines the direction of stream flow and often is a primary influence on the geographic distribution of precipitation. View a detailed Wisconsin elevation map.


 Wisconsin News
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Supersized Topographic Maps:  The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized...

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Local Emergency Management Agencies:  Ready.gov is a website that connects visitors to...

Wall Maps of US States:  Raven Maps are beautiful examples of shaded-relief wall...

Wisconsin May Lose Native Fish Due to Climate Change:  “The cisco, a key forage fish found in...

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