Spring City GeoTour Multi #4 Multi-Cache

Important Note: Most of these homes / buildings are PRIVATELY owned, so please be respectful. I've chosen questions that should allow you to observe the location from a distance and to be discreet, so you shouldn't have to worry about that. Be respectful, and you should get the same in return.

Spring City GeoTour Multi #4

Whether you are here to check out the Utah GeoTour cache, or just passing through, this cache will take you on a tour of the town, and let you see a little bit of the history of Spring City along the way! I've pointed out six locations; at each location, you'll answer a question, which will give you the correct coordinate you need. After answering all 6, plug those numbers into the puzzle, and you will know where the actual cache is located!

Geocache Explanation:

The geocache is NOT at the given coordinates. However, you can start at the coordinates (it is the first stage, after all). The cache also has a LB stamp, so it could be considered a Letterbox cache as well (do NOT take the stamp, please!) To find the cache, all you have to do is visit each site* (labeled S T U V W & X), and then replace that letter in the Final Coordinate Puzzle with the number you discovered. Also, if you want to see more of Spring City, check out all of the Spring City GeoTour Caches:

NOTE: Caches 2, 3 and 4 are NOT part of the official Utah Geotour, nor does finding them go towards earning the county patch, but are simply for your finding pleasure.

• Spring City GeoTour Cache #1
• Spring City GeoTour Cache #2
• Spring City GeoTour Cache #3
• Spring City GeoTour Cache #4

Final Coordinate Puzzle:

Here are the coordinates for the final cache (where you'll actually find it):

N 39° 28._  _  _ '
               S T U
W 111° 29._  _  _ '
                 V W X

Remember, each letter represents a missing coordinate / number (which will range from 0-9). Figure out the answer and you’ll have your missing number! Note: if any of your equations end up with a negative number, ignore the negative sign.

Below are the different sites, and all are included as waypoints. Happy hunting, and enjoy your visit to Spring City! 

Sites and Question List: If you would like a printable copy of this, check this link here.

Site S: George Downard House, C. 1875: 109 South 200 East

Question: What is kitty corner (on the opposite corner) to this home?

• An empty field = 6
• The elementary school = 7
• A baseball diamond = 8
• A red brick house = 9

Site T: Jens Carlson House, C. 1896: 350 South 100 West

Question: What is the color of the trim around the windows?

• Green = 5
• Blue = 6
• White = 7
• Red = 8

Site U: Orson & Mary Hyde House, C. 1868: 209 South Main

Question: The two original chimneys on the top of the house are made of what?

• Rubblestone = 2
• Brick = 3
• Adobe = 4
• Oolite Limestone = 5

Site V: Sandstrom Pool & Dance Hall, C. 1911: 37 North Main

Question: What other building is this attached to?

• The Firehouse = 9
• The Post Office = 8
• The Meat Market = 7
• The Lyceum = 6

Site W: Lorenzo Aiken Service Station, 1924: Corner of 500 North & Main

Question: What creature is seen on the glass door of the service station?

• A Sinclair Dino = 4
• An owl = 5
• An Eagle = 6
• A dog = 7

Site X: James & Martha Pedersen House, C. 1910: 74 North 300 East

Question: How many doors are there on the front of this house?

• Just the single front door, that's it! = 4
• There are three doors; a double front door and a balcony door = 3
• There is one double door as the main entrance = 2
• There are two doors; one main one, and an upper balcony one = 1

Have fun, and best of luck! 

Final Coordinate Puzzle:

Again, here are the coordinates for the final cache (where you'll actually find it):

N 39° 28._  _  _ '
               S T U
W 111° 29._  _  _ '
                 V W X

Want to check your work?

• Sum Check: Once you’ve figured out what numbers the letters represent, add up all 6 numbers, and it should equal = 31
• You can also check out this geochecker.com link, plug in your coordinates, and see if you are right!

*These sites are pointed out in Spring City: A Guide to Architecture and History, a very helpful guide for exploring Spring City that you can find for $5 or less most anywhere in town. Much of the info I used came from this guide, and I've only included a fraction of the sites mentioned in it as waypoints. This tour wouldn't have been possible without this guide, so I'm giving credit where credit is due.