An ear into space...
Look to the northeast across the road at the interesting
facility tucked back in the hills.
Note: On my maintenance run today (3/2/09) I noticed that the
"Ear" is gone. All that is left is the concrete structure that held
it. So, all you have is this picture to remind you what was there.
I will leave the cache active because it is a good spot for a
hide.
I have driven past this spot for years and always wondered what
this facility was for. I suspect that it was part of the Manned
Spaceflight Tracking Network from the 1960's, but I haven't been
able to uncover any references that confirm this. If you look a bit
more toward the north you can see a power substation that would
indicate a substantial transmiter on the site. If you have any
information regarding this place, please share it in the logs
(factual as well as imaginary - this should be fun!) BTW, you
cannot find this spot on Google Earth - it has been erased. Adds to
the mystery!
Traffic at this spot is extremely heavy during commute hours so
be careful. There is adequate space to pull a car off on either
side of the road but kids should stay in the car. You can come and
play golf while you contemplate the site. CHP is sometimes present
in the area issuing tickets, so an encounter with the local
officers won't be out of the question as you pull off to find this.
Beware of the local wildlife.
Please bring your own writing instrument.
Congratulations to geodanimal for FTF!