Aerial Intelligence - Marin 2 Mystery Cache
Aerial Intelligence - Marin 2
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This is a puzzle cache. The cache is not at the posted
coordinates! The final is located somewhere in Marin, but not
at the posted coordinates.
According to some cachers, I made the original "Aerial Intelligence
– Marin" too easy, so I decided to do a more difficult sequel for
those up for a challenge.
This cache is inspired by several other Aerial Intelligence puzzle
caches published in four other states: Nevada (GCGPYX), Virginia
(GCM7J3 and GCHV7V), North Carolina (GCK1FA), and New Hampshire
(GCXFT4). The first Aerial Intelligence cache was published in
Nevada in February 2006, and I have borrowed some helpful photo
interpreting comments from that listing for the benefit of seekers
of this cache.
Interpreting aerial photographs requires some skill. People take
years to become truly proficient at it. Some things to look for
include roadways (look for number of lanes, width of road, and
form), buildings (pay attention to size and shape), waterways, and
other distinctive features. Your best bet is probably to have a map
in one hand and the aerial photo in the other and switch back and
forth between the two comparing features.
Below is an aerial photograph copied from Google Earth, which was
taken above Marin County within the last five years. In the upper
right corner of the picture, I have added a red arrow that points
to where coordinates are hidden for the final. Your first goal is
to identify the area in the aerial photograph and seek the final
coordinates. In order to claim the find, you
must sign the logbook in the final. I recommend taking
along a friend for a challenging and fun final retrieval.
Please do not post any pictures, measurements,
or descriptions that would give away the actual location of the
cache! And, if you figure out where the first stage is hidden, stay
out of the roadway when searching for the cache. Have fun and good
luck!
Additional Hints
(No hints available.)