Description: A roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic travels in a counterclockwise direction around a central island. They are used instead of stop signs or traffic signals and are designed to improve traffic flow and safety. Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already in the circle and then enter the circulating roadway, exiting at their desired street.
Description: An emergency siren is a loud, distinctive sound used as a warning signal in emergency situations, often by emergency services like fire departments, police, and ambulances. Different siren patterns can indicate different types of emergencies, such as severe weather or an attack warning.
Description: A school district is a local government body responsible for operating one or more public schools within a defined geographic area. They manage the administration, funding, and educational policies for the schools under their jurisdiction. School districts are typically overseen by a school board, which may be elected or appointed, and a superintendent who handles day-to-day operations.
Description: A municipal park restroom is a public toilet facility located within a park that is owned and operated by a local government (municipality). These restrooms are typically provided for the convenience of park visitors and are often located near high-traffic areas or amenities like playgrounds and picnic areas. They can vary in size, features, and whether they are open year-round or seasonally, depending on the park and local regulations.
Description: Places of interest, also known as Points of Interest (POIs), are locations that individuals find noteworthy or appealing for various reasons, often attracting tourists or serving as reference points. These can range from historical landmarks and natural wonders to cultural attractions and recreational sites. Examples include museums, parks, beaches, hiking trails, and even specific buildings or structures.
Description: A multimodal path, also known as a multi-use path, is a pathway designed to accommodate a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and others, all on the same surface. These paths are often separate from roadways and are designed to be safe and accessible for diverse users.
Description: A "railroad" can refer to the physical track system itself, consisting of rails, ties, and roadbed, or it can refer to the entire system of tracks, trains, and associated infrastructure, including the operating company. It can also be used informally to describe the act of forcing someone to do something quickly and unfairly.
Description: Located along the south of Hwy 151 near the Business Park, the marsh is the first wetland mitigation bank site in Wisconsin. Patrick Marsh surrounds Brazee Lake with over 18 acres of prairie and 60 acres of open water, it is the perfect place to spend the afternoon.
Description: Storm sewer ponds, also known as stormwater ponds, are engineered bodies of water designed to manage stormwater runoff from urban and suburban areas. They act as temporary storage basins, collecting excess rainwater and melting snow to prevent flooding and improve water quality before discharging into natural waterways.
Description: The Dane County Parcel Database was derived from a variety of source maps including U.S. General Land Office survey plats, deed descriptions, subdivision plats, certified survey maps and right-of-way plats. All new parcels are entered into the database using coordinate geometry (COGO). The map provides a representation of the geometry and topology of tax parcels. The attributes are derived from the Dane County Treasurers database. It is not intended to be used for the legal determination of land ownership or to be in any way a substitute for the land ownership and interest descriptions contained in individual deeds.