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<br /> Lecattun Refa- The Devil's Lake Unit of the Reserve is located approximately about 33 miles north of the Cross Plains Unit.
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<br /> I' Units The Cross Plains Unit contains a segment of the terminal moraine situated along the boundary between glaciated
<br /> Signc6.ecance terrain on one side and the unglaciated "driftless area on the other. The Unit is a unique sample of the
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<br /> 1:• 3•1 boundary because it is also the site of a gorge which is a well preserved subglacial drainageway. Contrasts
<br /> in topography between the glaciated and unglaciated terrains can be observed from vantage points atop the
<br /> a_ ! moraine.
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<br /> N,ie.tony The Cross Plains Unit was recommended for inclusion within the IANSR in the 1968 Comprehensive Plan and its
<br /> boundaries were published in the May 29, 1971 Federal Register. The project was approved by the Wisconsin
<br /> Natural Resources Board for state acquisition in May, 1974. Approximately 100 acres were acquired at the
<br /> site, at a cost of $200,000 on September, 1975. No development has taken place at the site to date.
<br /> PROPOSED DNR proposes to acquire 60 additional acres in fee title within the boundary of the Cross Plains Unit.
<br /> xUrOVAT Figure 18 is a map showing the existing ownership pattern of the Unit. There are no interior easements or
<br /> PIAINS deed restrictions known to be attached to these parcels. One landowner may qualify for relocation assistance
<br /> IUIIT (see Figure 18).
<br /> ` GISITION
<br /> An interpretive shelter housing various exhibits and displays and a small office for a naturalist is proposed
<br /> 'VEVELOPMENT to be constructed at the Cross Plains Unit (see Figure 19). The structure would be"of a rustic nature, and
<br /> -:- would probably not include any rooms for the public. A small comfort station would also be constructed near
<br /> 4,iroa6ont the interpretive shelter which would include a poured concrete sealed vault pit toilet. The comfort station
<br /> 'n would be provided at the Cross Plains Unit because of the expected use of the area by school groups.
<br /> g Parking facilities would be provided for 25 cars and two buses. Both, the proposed parking lot and a 20 to 22
<br /> i . ce Road foot wide entrance road long, would be paved.
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<br /> iaifa An interpretive trail, about 1-2 miles long, would be developed leading from the interpretive shelter, along
<br /> It the rim of the gorge and to other points of interest, and then looping back (see Figure 15). The trail would
<br /> ! probably be soft-surfaced, constructed with railings and other physical or visual restraints where necessary.
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<br /> tli, Tout An interpretive automobile route leading to the Unit would also be located, utilizing existing roads. The
<br /> -�a route is proposed to follow, as closely as possible, the terminal moraine from Verona to the Unit. The
<br /> proposed route is west on CTH "PD" from US 18 and 151 to Shady Oak Lane where the route turns north, then west
<br /> on Mound View to Timber Lane, where it turns north again, and then north on Cleveland Road to the Unit (see
<br /> Figure 5). This route covers a distance of approximately 11 miles from U.S. 18 and 151.
<br /> �ent Management of the Cross Plains Unit would be the responsibility of the DNR, Southern District. The goals of
<br /> the management program, consistent with the overall goals of the Reserve, will be to preserve and interpret
<br /> r, the glacial features. A seasonal naturalist will be assigned to the Unit. Initially, a naturalist from the
<br /> Devil's Lake Unit would conduct programs at this Unit on an intermittent or prior scheduled basis. A park
<br /> sticker or NPS "passport" would probably not be required for admission to the Unit.
<br /> The area will be investigated for possible inclusion or partial inclusion in Wisconsin's Wild Resource System.
<br /> The subglacial gorge, in particular, could qualify for Scientific Area status.
<br /> .'' ' .'n Interpretation at the Cross Plains Unit would be a mixture of passive and active methods. There would be
<br />.01 self-guiding trails, including the auto-tour route, displays and brochures. There would also be a naturalist
<br />=DI on duty part of the time to present various programs and to conduct hikes.
<br />'r.)' Sanitary wastes would be pumped periodically from the sealed vault of the pit toilet, and disposed of at an
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<br />'V; approved sewage treatment facility. The DNR would arrange to have the pumping done by a private contractor.
<br /> Solid waste would be disposed of by agreement with a nearby licensed private landfill. Water would be derived
<br /> from a well to be drilled on site.
<br /> Law enforcement for the Unit would be handled by local DNR conservation wardens, and by Dane County Sheriff's
<br /> " ; officers. Possibly, park police from Blue Mound State Park, 15 miles west, could be called on for some
<br /> support as well. Fire protection would come from the Cross Plains Fire Department, about 2 miles away.
<br /> Additional fire control support would be available from the DNR Southern District Fire Control personnel.
<br /> Emergency medical services would be available in nearby communities, including hospital facilities in nearby
<br /> Madison. Emergency air transportation services can be provided by Dane County.
<br /> r Acquisition cost for the 60 acres to be acquired in fee title is estimated at $117,000 and relocation costs
<br /> are estimated at $8,000. The total estimated cost for development at the Cross Plains Unit is $146,100. This
<br /> 9 figure is broken down in Table 20.
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<br /> TABLE 20
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<br /> ESTIMATED DEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR THE CROSS PLAINS UNIT
<br /> Development Cost (dollars)*
<br /> Interpretive Shelter $28,800
<br /> Entrance Road & Parking 33,100
<br /> Interpretive Exhibits 28,800
<br /> Landscaping 7,200
<br /> t Trails 14,400
<br /> Comfort Station 11,500
<br /> SUBTOTAL $123,800
<br /> +18% Engineering & Contingencies 22,300
<br /> I: TOTAL $146,100
<br /> *Adjusted to Spring 1982, projected date when money will be encumbered.
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