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Udall Kansas Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/6/2010
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is not located at the above coordinates. They are for parking only. The cache is located at N41 18.1AB, W072 16.9YZ. To determine the value of AB in the North coordinate you will need to view a speed limit sign in Udall, Kansas on South Blankenship Rd just passed the intersection with West 1st Street heading south. There is a two digit number on that sign. Subtract 17 from the number and this will be the value of AB in the North coordinate. Once you have found the value for AB, drive North on Blankenship Road three blocks until the intersection with Kansas Route 55. Turn left onto Route 55 and almost immediately on the right there is another speed limit sign with a two digit number. Add 5 to this number and this will be the value of YZ in the West coordinate. The shortest driving route from Connecticut to Udall is about 1500 miles.

Udall, Kansas is located in the southeast part of the state near Wichita. It has a population of about 900. My Grandfather lived there until he died in 1996 at the age of 100. On May 25, 1955 Udall was struck without warning by an F5 tornado from the south at 10:35 PM. The town was completely destroyed, killing 77 people and injuring 270. One of the deadliest tornadoes to ever strike in the United States. If you chose to drive there, you can view an interesting historical museum about the town and tornado. There is another way to view the signs which will save you a lot of time and gas. Your job is to figure that out. Once you have the coordinates, you will looking for a traditional cache. Park at the listed coordinates next to the mailbox at 191 Mile Creek Road in Old Lyme. Good luck and have fun.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx Hc

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)