Horn Pond Compass Multi-Cache
Massquerade: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note. The cache owner should retrieve any remaining cache contents at their earliest convenience.
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Troop 519 of Woburn has used the north fields at
Horn Pond for camping for many years. This cache was originally set
up as a compass course for the younger scouts. Please be respectful
of the area.
Orienteering Merit Badge:
The Orienteering Merit Badge has long been a staple of Boy Scouts
since the beginning. It requires the scout to learn how to use a
compass and map to plot courses and navigate his way around.
Requirement 3B:
In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and follow
it.
Requirement 4C:
Explain the meaning of declination. Tell why you must consider
declination when using map and compass together.
The Cache:
At the posted coordinates you will find an orange camping
matchstick container. In that container you will find compass
directions and distances for you to travel. (See picture for exact
location.) Please write down those directions and distances and put
the paper and container back before starting the compass
course.
Nearby you will find a fire circle (N42 28.464 W71 09.864) which is
the starting point. Set your compass and pace off your distance
until you reach the first point. Repeat until you have gone through
all the points. The final should not be hard to spot if you use
your geo-sense.
Good luck and good caching,
Loch Cache & Troop 519
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[Compass Course] Qba'g sbetrg qrpyvangvba
[Points along the way] Ebpx, bnx, irr gerr, ebpxf, fghzc, ybt, ebpx, ubyr [not all of these will be used]