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68 San Xavier de Bac Mission, AZ Art Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/3/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

THIS CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES.

 

For the final North Coordinate subtract 0.631 from above North coordinates.

For the final West Coordinates subtract 0.547 from above West coordinates.


This AZ Art consists of 71 Unknown Caches in the desert. The puzzles are all simple ADD / SUBTRACT math to get the final coordinates. If you stay on the old paved / dirt roads you will not encounter the STEEL SPIKES that were likely used for surveying. These steel spikes could cause SEVERE TIRE DAMAGE. As usual be vigilant of all the usual desert hazards. There are not many cacti in this area.

 

Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912.

 

The capital of Arizona is Phoenix and it is also the largest city in the State. Arizona is home to the Grand Canyon, the mile-deep chasm carved by the Colorado River.

 

Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees. Northern Arizona has four distinct seasons and snow is not uncommon in the Winter.

 

Population: 6.731 million (2014)

State bird: Cactus Wren

State Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom

Arizona is the leading producer of copper in the United States.

 

Professional sports teams in Arizona include four major league sports teams, plus minor league and semi-pro teams.

Fun Fact: No one firmly knows who the San Xavier architect was, who provided the construction labor or who the artisans were, but most believe all roles were fulfilled by the Tohono O’odham Indians. However, all agree that the architecture was the most profound of the early Spanish missions and the brilliantly colorful artistic embellishments are spectacular.

This Fun Fact was researched by: Zombie Jackalopes AZ and put into his found log.

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