Legend of Deadman Traditional Cache
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Log only, bring your own pen or you too will have the luck of the
Deadman.
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Legend of
Deadman
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The area around this
mountain pass has not been very lucky. The Legend of Deadman is an
omninous one. But when you find this cache it will be lucky for
you. You will find this micro in Deadman Pass near the monument
placed by the Bodie Chapter 64 of E Clampus Vitus on September 11,
2004.
The Legend of Deadman is the story of the area not just the pass.
The plaque tells the story:
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story is the “Lost Cement Mine.” Located down the road
at the Crestview Rest Area, behind the restrooms is a monument
placed on September 6, 1980 by the Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus
which reads: |
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LOST CEMENT
MINE
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Somewhere near this
spot is located the famous Lost Cement Mine. First discovered in
1857, the find was described as a ledge, “wide as a curb
stone” of rusty, reddish cement, two thirds of it pure gold.
Various circumstances prevented the original discoverers from
returning to claim their wealth. History indicates the location of
the Lost Cement Mine may have been rediscovered and mined
periodically until 1877 and then again concealed. An occasional
prospector still searches for the elusive treasure, but its
location today remains a secret. If while hiking in the area, you
happen to come upon a ledge of pure gold please notify the nearest
ECV Chapter so that we might relocate this monument to the correct
site.
Be sure to stop and see this spot and try your luck at finding the
mine. We’d hate for it to stay lost forever. |
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Congratulations, mrsr71, on being FTF!
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur qrnqzna'f ubefr jnf 16 unaqf.