Modoc Wars
A
cache
by Gloom
Hidden
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2/9/2002
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This is a multi-leg virtual cache. The cache consists of 4 stages. At each stage you will need to find the answers to the questions to determine the location of the next stage. At the final stage you will need to email me with the answer to the final question to log this cache. All the stages are within a couple miles of each other. I recommend bringing along a compass, calculator and water (especially in summer). Oh yeah, bringing along a math major wouldn't hurt either!
Modoc War
a.k.a. Klamath Basin History Lession #1
A long time ago two cultures clashed over ownership of this land. Today people are still battling over water rights. In this cache you will learn some history of the area and hopefully come away wiser.
Coordinates listed are GENERAL locations, you will need to do some wandering around to find the answers
Starting Point:
At the coordinates listed for this cache, answer the following questions and use the formulas to determine where to go next.
- A = The number of Modoc Indians that took part in this event.
- B = The number of people that were killed here.
- CC = The number of letters and numbers that are written on the namesake of this site.
- DD = The year this event took place without the first two digits (i.e. 1776 = 76)
- E = The number of handguns shown on the plaque
- NOTE:They seem to have changed the plaque since I was last here, so the answer for E is 2.
- FFF = The compass bearing of the namesake of this location, measured from the base of the plaque. Round to the nearest 10 degrees
- GG = The month this event took place
Formulas:
- HH = DD - 24
- II = (A x B x E)-2
- JJJ = CC x 10.125 + 1
- KKK = (FFF rotated 1 digit right[see example] + GG) / 1000
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Examples of rotation:
123 -> 312
567 -> 756
102 -> 210
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Coordinates to next stage: N41° HH.JJJ W121° II.KKK
Stage 2
Questions:
- A = The number of army troops that attacked this site
- B = The number of Indian warriors that defended this site
- C = The length of the inner loop in miles
- D = The length of the outer loop in miles
- E = The number of years between the Indians occupying this site and when the lake was first drained
- F = The number on the trail marker that indicates Captain Jack's Cave
- G = The cost of the trail guide in dollars
Formulas:
- H = (A/B) + C + D + E
- I = (F/5) - G + 0.11
Directions to the next stage: H° I miles
BONUS: Take either, or both trails for a great look at the past.
Stage 3
Questions:
- A = The number of letters in the name of this location
- B = The month that Lt. Sherwood was shot
- CC = The day that Lt. Sherwood was shot
- D = The number of peace commisioners killed, (hint: vg'f gur fnzr nf O sebz fgntr 1)
Formulas:
E = A / 2
FF = CC * 2 + 1
Coordinates to next stage: N41° 50.E88 W121° FF.B7D
Final stage
To log this cache, you must email me the answer to the following question or I will delete your log.
- How old are the namesakes of this location believed to be?
BONUS: Take the trail on the north side to the top.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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Last Updated: on 5/13/2012 6:58:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time (1:58 AM GMT)
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Coordinates are in the WGS84 datum
