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57 Florence, 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 add 0.116 to above North coordinates.

For the final West Coordinates subtract 0.445 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: One of the most notable gunfights in the old American southwest occurred in Florence. Sheriff Pete Gabriel hired thirty nine year old Joseph Phy as his deputy in 1883. Gabriel decided to not run for sheriff in 1886 and supported his deputy Joseph (Joe) Phy for the job. Later Gabriel withdraw his support because of personal differences with Phy. The two friends became bitter enemies and had a confrontation on May 31, 1888 in the Tunnel Saloon. A gunfight ensued and spread to the street. Both men received gun wounds. Phy died a few hours after the fight and Gabriel died 10 years later.

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