Actually, the map they are using is just a “boundary” for where they are looking to somehow acquire land. Unlike some of the areas in western Wisconsin, this area is chock full of cities and villages, subdivisions, agricultural lands, and industrial properties (They just barely missed my house with that map!) While I suspect there will eventually be “something”, my bet is on something pretty minor.
That said, the USFWS has basically banned geocaching (including earthcaches) on their lands….except for when they allow it (meaning when THEY want to place a cache). All activities in the refuges must be “Wildlife oriented”, so something related to geology (or just something for fun) is just not allowed by the bureaucrats involved. Note that camping is generally not allowed in these areas either. In theory, hiking is not even allowed, unless it is for wildlife watching. What I’m trying to say is that the chance of us being able to actually use this land for geocaching is practically nil at this point.
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