GC13ABB North Marsh Cache (Traditional Cache) in Manitoba, Canada created by OHMIC

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A cache by OHMIC Message this owner

Hidden : 5/31/2007

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is a large ammo can hidden in the grass.

The original size of the Oak Hammock Marsh, formerly called St.Andrews Bog, was approxinmately 450 square kilometers. When the first European settlers arrived, they undertook the huge task of draining the marsh for use as agricultural land. By the 1960s, there was almost nothing left of the marsh. St. Andrews Bog had been drained down to 60 hectares. All that remained was the deepest portion, known to local people as Bedson Lakes. The drainage and settlement of the marsh was complete. R. A. Quickfall of the Stonewall Argus wrote “…those of us who have witnessed the many changes that have taken place cannot help but say that the reclamation of this bog land is for the good of mankind. It will help to feed and clothe the nation.”

You are now standing on the northernmost dike of the marsh where you can see the drainage creek used to empty the marsh. Today, this creek caries the excess water to the Red River via Wavey Creek. You can even see the structure used to empty the marsh.

	This cache was created to add to the number of QUALITY caches hidden in Manitoba. It is an official cache in the MBGA Cache Splash event.
	Category 29: On the ground, away from any structure or object (buildings, trees, bushes, etc) taller than 15cm.