M296 is Lost, but not Forgotten Multi-cache
M296 is Lost, but not Forgotten
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This cache has been placed near the former location of Benchmark
FA4503. This benchmark was a City of Charlotte GPS Survey Marker
stamped 296. It was the azimuth marker for M-096 (FA4610). They
were set as a pair, so that surveyors could occupy one, and use the
other as a reference direction to determine other directions. It
was destroyed when I-485 was built, and Phillips Road was rerouted.
As a bonus, you can log a find for FA4610 while you are
here.
The posted coordinate is for Benchmark
FA4610.
There is parking nearby for the church and cemetery. The benchmark
is flush with the ground. No digging required. Be respectful of the
nearby cemetery.
Find this benchmark
FA4610
and observe the aluminum marker.
There are two numbers, each with three digits.
The number closer to the center of the marker is AAA.
The number along the bottom is BBB.
To obtain the cache coordinates:
BBB+198=nnn
AAA-002=www
The cache is located at: N 35° 06.nnn' W 080° 40.www'
The cache is a regular size ammo can.
The FTF prize is a Devil's Tower Benchmark Coin (not
trackable).
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Arne jbira jver