- Elevation
- 258 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Liberty Pole Hill338 m · 11.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway23.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 42.9878, -89.3532
Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area is a park in Wisconsin, at a recorded 258 m. Liberty Pole Hill stands 338 m to the south-southwest, 11 miles off. Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway passes 24 miles off. 14 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 258 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Pole Hill | SSW 195° | 338 m | 11.3 mi |
| Liberty Mound | ENE 79° | 326 m | 9.8 mi |
| Frederick's Hill | NW 325° | 317 m | 11.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | WSW 247° | 316 m | 16.1 mi |
| Mount Julia | WSW 245° | 313 m | 14.7 mi |
| Badger Mill Hill | W 268° | 310 m | 9.1 mi |
| Eagle Heights | NW 326° | 308 m | 8.2 mi |
| Evergreen Hill | NW 311° | 307 m | 12.6 mi |
- 23.7 mi off the Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area: 0.1 mi
- Capital Springs State Park: 2.6 mi
- McFarland Rough Fishing Station: 2.9 mi
- Black Walnut Preserve: 2.9 mi
- Bluestem Park: 2.9 mi
Parks
- Perry J. Schappe Park: 1.1 mi
- Goodland Park: 1.2 mi
- Simpson Park: 1.2 mi
- Spartan Hills Park: 1.5 mi
- Sinaiko Park: 1.7 mi
Historic sites
- Geshe Sopa Memorial: 1.7 mi
- The McCoy Farmhouse: 2.8 mi
- American Legion Post 534 Memorial: 3.2 mi
- Veteran's Memorial: 3.9 mi
- Royal Airport / Charles Lindbergh: 4.0 mi
Gardens
- Rimrock/Green Gardens: 3.1 mi
- Rain Garden: 3.5 mi
- McFarland Community Garden: 3.9 mi
- Badger Fountain of Life Community Garden: 3.9 mi
- Quann Community Gardens: 4.4 mi
Artworks
- Seasonal Inspirations: 3.6 mi
- Monona M: 4.2 mi
- Monona Sails: 4.2 mi
- Robert the Gorilla: 4.8 mi
- Wizard: 5.2 mi
Attractions: 59
- Lang Family House of Terror (Seasonal): 4.6 mi
- Badgers: 5.6 mi
- Seals: 5.6 mi
- Bison: 5.6 mi
- Tundra Buggy: 5.6 mi
Museums: 26
- Larson House Museum: 3.6 mi
- McFarland Historical Society: 3.7 mi
- University of Wisconsin Space Place: 4.2 mi
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art: 6.3 mi
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum: 6.3 mi
Beaches: 22
- Esther Beach: 4.1 mi
- Frost Woods Beach: 4.8 mi
- Olin Beach: 4.8 mi
- Bernie's Beach: 5.1 mi
- Brittingham Beach: 5.6 mi
Peaks: 14
- Bascom Hill: 6.6 mi
- Observatory Hill: 6.7 mi
- Blackhawk Hill: 8.0 mi
- Eagle Heights: 8.2 mi
- Badger Mill Hill: 9.1 mi
Springs: 8
- Big Spring: 5.6 mi
- Ho Nee Um Spring: 6.1 mi
- Council Spring: 6.1 mi
- Merrill Spring: 8.6 mi
- Springs: 11.3 mi
Picnic sites: 3
- Picnic Table and Gazebo: 4.1 mi
- Williams Knoll: 6.6 mi
- Tribal Council Picnic: 10.5 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Maple Bluff: 8.9 mi
- Fox Bluff: 9.8 mi
- Table Bluff: 19.5 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Train Car: 10.7 mi
- Janesville Rest Area 17: 23.1 mi
- Rest Area #17 Janesville: 23.2 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Cascade Aerator: 7.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Fellows: 18.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:02 | 18:32 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 05:19 | 19:57 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 06:45 | 18:19 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:40 | 16:26 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 19 | 23 | 34 | 47 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 70 | 62 | 50 | 37 | 25 |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — UW Arboretum - Madison, 5 mi away.
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