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Geography of Wisconsin

Wisconsin, a state in the north-central United States. It lies in the upper Middle West, bordering Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Geography of Appleton

Appleton, Wisconsin, the seat of Outagamie County. It lies on the Fox River, just north of Lake Winnebago, in the east-central part of the state.

Geography of Beloit

Beloit, Wisconsin, a city in Rock County near the southern border of the state. It is on the Rock River, 90 miles (145 km) northwest of Chicago, and is a winter sports center.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the seat of Eau Claire County. The name is French for “clear water.” The city is situated at the junction of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers, 65 miles (105 km) north of La Crosse and 85 miles (137 km) east of St.

Geography of Fond Du Lac

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the seat of Fond du Lac County. It is at the south end of Lake Winnebago, 60 miles (97 km) north-northwest of Milwaukee.

Geography of Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin, the seat of Brown County. The city is on Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan, about 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee.

Geography of Janesville

Janesville, Wisconsin, the seat of Rock County. Janesville is on the Rock River, 62 miles (100 km) southwest of Milwaukee, in the heart of a dairying region.

Geography of Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin, the seat of Kenosha County. The city is on Lake Michigan about 32 miles (51 km) south of Milwaukee.

Geography of La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin, the seat of La Crosse County. It is situated on the Mississippi River, 105 miles (170 km) northwest of Madison.

Geography of Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, the state capital and the seat of Dane County. It is in southern Wisconsin 76 miles (122 km) west of downtown Milwaukee.

Geography of Manitowoc

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the seat of Manitowoc County. It is on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River, 74 miles (119 km) north of Milwaukee.

Geography of Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the seat of Milwaukee County and the largest city in the state.

Geography of Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the seat of Winnebago County. It lies on the western shore of Lake Winnebago where the Fox River enters the lake, about 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Milwaukee.

Geography of Racine

, Wisconsin, an industrial city, a port of entry, and the seat of Racine County. It is on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River, 23 miles (37 km) south of downtown Milwaukee.

Geography of Sheboygan

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the seat of Sheboygan County. It lies at the mouth of the Sheboygan River on Lake Michigan's shore, about 50 miles (80 km) north of Milwaukee.