Madison

Lake Mendota and Lake Monona define the setting of Madison — Wisconsin’s capital occupies the narrow isthmus between them, making water, parks and shorelines part of daily city life. At the isthmus’s south end, the Wisconsin State Capitol rises above Capitol Square; completed in 1917, its granite dome remains the city’s central landmark. State Street links the square with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, founded in 1848 and a major force in local civic and cultural life. The university’s Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota is a longstanding gathering place, while the Yahara River connects Madison’s chain of lakes. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Madison and south-central Wisconsin.

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