# What is this? (aerial image in someone's back yard) **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [May 19, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543 "2025-05-19T13:14:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sigene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/1 "2025-05-19T13:14:09Z")
I think FQ is the correct spot for this. I was perusing Google Maps and found this in someone’s rural back yard > **[43°48'01.7"N 89°59'29.3"W](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5YXLB52jvX1FbBro8?g_st=am)** > > Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. It is two arcs connected by radiating lines (9 x16 meters). THe arcs ‘focus’ on a centered square structure 15 meters to the north. There also appear to be two bright spots 28meters further north of the square. I can’t figure out what this structure/arrangement is. Archery/shooting lanes? ---
**Author:** ![dolphinboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dolphinboy/32/330_2.png) [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/2 "2025-05-19T13:20:59Z")
Personal Trap or Skeet shooting range perhaps? ---
**Author:** ![Sigene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/3 "2025-05-19T13:46:47Z")
Thank you. this appears correct. Here is an image that matches pretty closely > **[Trap Shooting](https://nesmc.com/trap-shooting/)** > > Looking for a reason to get our of the house, improve your shooting skills and socialize with Club members? Come on out to the Club any Monday evening, 5PM until ? Weather permitting. This is open … ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/4 "2025-05-20T12:16:35Z")
Definitely a trap shooting range. My two boys shoot trap as a high school sport. Here is their range: https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.5704654,-90.0583646&z=19&output=embed&dg=ntvb ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/5 "2025-05-20T12:18:19Z")
The square structure is the trap house. It has a mechanism to throw clay pigeons. ---
**Author:** ![Sigene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/6 "2025-05-20T12:30:06Z")
any idea what the two bright spots are to the north? Is it just a photographic artifact? ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/7 "2025-05-20T12:50:13Z")
I don’t know what the bright spots are - but holy shit. I zoomed out on the map, and that spot is probably 20 mins from my house! I could drive over and see for myself! What are the odds?!? Do you live near that spot? ---
**Author:** ![Sigene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/8 "2025-05-20T13:19:45Z")
I’m hundreds of miles and multiple hours from there. ---
**Author:** ![brewha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/9 "2025-05-20T14:03:14Z")
Ok, super weird then. I only opened up the SMDB to pose a math question that’s been vexxing me. Since that is in my backyard, I did some digging. That trap range is part of the Woodside Ranch Resort and Conference center. > **[Woodside Ranch Gallery | Mauston, WI - Woodside Ranch](https://woodsideranch.com/woodside-ranch-gallery-mauston-wi/)** > > Our Woodside Ranch Gallery in Mauston, WI, provides guests with ideas and incentives to join us for their next family vacation. Book your stay today! Maybe I will pop in sometime and see what the shiny things are! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/10 "2025-05-20T14:11:06Z")
Pet sematary (under construction). ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-aerial-image-in-someones-back-yard/1018543/11 "2025-05-20T14:25:58Z")
> [@brewha](#): > > that spot is probably 20 mins from my house! I looked at the picture first, and I’m like, “This is Wisconsin, isn’t it?” Then I look at the map, and it’s about 40 minutes from where I grew up. Added: there is a sign visible from the highway, but it isn’t clear.