On this page are a few of our favorite resources for looking at online maps and images. There are hundreds of ways to learn more about your land through online resources, but the links below will help get you started!
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation maps showing different coordinate systems for each county.
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Explanation of Township and Range system in Wisconsin.
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WI DNR Surface Water Data Viewer. Many different information layers. including waters, soils, etc.
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Web Soil Survey. The primary NRCS source for soil information. Comprehensive but not easy to use. Requires patience and persistence.
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Wisconsin Manure Advisory System. Shows soils primarily for farm nutrient planning purposes.
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Google Maps. Satellite and terrain view.
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Downloadable 1937-39 air photos from the Wisconsin cartographer's office.
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WisconsinView aerial photography and satellite imagery of Wisconsin.
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State cartographer's office aerial photo catalog.
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DNR Forest Management aerial photography program
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Wikipedia article on orthophotos vs plain aerial photos