Novato Data Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Hemlock: Since there's been no response to the previous note, I'm archiving this cache to free up the area.

When/if this cache is replaced, please email me at hemlock@geocachingadmin.com and if it is still within the guidelines for cache placement and publishing, I'll be happy to unarchive it.

Hemlock
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Hidden : 8/6/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

My first hide. Cache is located on the Miwok Park trail, just off of Novato boulevard. Very easy to find.

The cache is not at the posted coordinates. These coordinates lead you to the trail head. You must answer the questions below to find where the real cache is located.

The cache is a large metal tin covered in duct tape. It has a log, pen, and lots of swag including a circulated roll of wheat cents for the FTF. Good Luck! Don't forget to take pictures and post what you traded, so we know what there is in the can.

coordinates: N 38ºA.B W 122ºC.D

Questions:
When was Novato Incorporated? Take answer and subtract 1954. answer will be A.

What was the population of Novato in 2008? Take answer and subtract 48711. answer will be B.

Take the one area code of Novato and subtract 380 to get C.

What are the five five-digit zip codes of Novato? Add all five together and subtract 473834. Answer will be D.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ybbx va gur oehfu.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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