This cache is part of a series of caches dedicated to the reminiscence and admiration of Roseville’s early dwellers. It is part of a series of caches called “CACHE OUT IN ROSEVILLE”
Cache is not located at beginning coordinates. You will need to walk a short distance, answer some questions, and then you will have the coordinates to the final.
Starting at the above posted coordinates, you should find yourself near Pratt and Vernon Streets. Head in a southwestern direction down Vernon Street toward a nearby traffic signal with three intersecting streets. Look for a brass monument sign not too far from the crosswalk, called the Cache is not located at the posted coordinates. You will need to answer some questions first in order to find the cache. You will start out at suggested parking coordinates.
ROSEVILLE JUNCTION MONUMENT - This monument is located across the street from a railroad-themed sculpture. Study both the brass monument and the sculpture. Answer the following questions to discover the final cache coordinates:
CACHE IS LOCATED AT: 44. ___ ___ ___ 17. ___ ___ ___
A B C D E F
A - According to the brass monument sign, “JUNCTION” reflects the name of
the town in the ___ ___ ___ ___ ‘ S What is the third number in the
year? _____
B - Using the same year as in question “A”, what is the second number in the
year? _____
C - According to the brass monument sign, how many sources are credited as
the inspiration for this monument? ______
D - How many significant streets in downtown Roseville intersect at this signal
and are featured as part of the signage in the monument across the street?
_____
E - On the monument across the street, under the letters that say ‘ROSEVILLE
JUNCTION’, there are a series of triangular patterns. Count how many
total triangles there are across the length of the structure. (This will
consist of one of the long sides of the sculpture.) Total triangles are:
________. Subtract from this number the number seventeen.
Total triangles ______ minus ______ = _______ (answer E)
F - How many stand alone tower features (representing conductor’s lanterns)
are placed along the street to the right of the monument? (Do not count
the one attached on top of the monument itself.) _____
Good Luck! And hope you had fun counting and enjoying this plaque and monument as well as the brick archway near the parking coordinates!