Geography
Wisconsin
Level of Effort
Low
Overview
This interactive map provides information about the counties, cities, villages, and towns that border Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Click on a community to view population statistics and link to their government website, interactive map, community plans and development codes and ordinances.
![The Wisconsin Coastal Communities Overview tool shows the state of Wisconsin with all coastal counties highlighted.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wi-communities-1-1024x582.png)
![Panel with links to access Marinette County's web map, zoning, ordinances, and other resources.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wi-communities-2-1024x575.png)
![Panel with links to access the Town of Washington's web map, zoning, ordinances, and other resources.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wi-communities-3-1024x582.png)
![The Information panel describes the purpose of the Coastal Communities Overview and how to read the map.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wi-communities-4-1024x585.png)
Features
- View historic and current population data for counties, cities, villages, and towns along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines
- Access links to government website, interactive maps, community plans, and development codes and ordinances
- Filter the map to only show locations with a particular resource available
Guidance & Resources
This resource is intended for a broad audience, including coastal property owners, city planners, and resource managers.
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Tags
coastal communities, population, websites, GIS, land information, web mapping, comprehensive plans, hazard mitigation plans, zoning, codes and ordinances, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Wisconsin