The cache is not at the published coords. In fact you will not reach the published coords unless you swim. But if you come here and drive towards it you will see one of the best views in South Jersey along with East Point Lighthouse. Explore! This is an easy field puzzle. Good Luck!
The lighthouse was blacked out during World War II. After the war the Coast Guard decided the lighthouse was no longer necessary, and in December, 1941 it was decommissioned. With no keepers or custodians to maintain the lighthouse, deterioration quickly set in..
By 1955, the Federal Government decided to sell the lighthouse and property as surplus and it was purchased by a Long Island construction company, but before the sale was consumated it was found that proper disposal procedures were not followed in that the lighthouse was not first offered to the State of New Jersey. The state was interested in the property not because of the lighthouse but because the site was surrounded by the Heislerville Wildlife Refuge and would provide a place for boats to be launched.
Local residents became concerned with the condition of the lighthouse, and in February, 1971, the Maurice River Historical Society was founded with the goal of restoring the lighthouse. In July 1971, before negiotations with the state were complete, the lighthouse was set on fire. The lantern room, roof and most of the buildings interior were destroyed..
Over the years, through its own efforts and Federal Transportation Enhancement Act and New Jersey Historic Trust grants, a new lantern and roof have been put on the lighthouse. The bricks have been repointed and shutters and windows have been installed. Now that the building is weathertight, restoration efforts can begin on the interior of the lighthouse.
Come enjoy the watersheds, estuaries, wildlife and bird sanctuaries in this area.
Ref: New Jersey Lighthouse Society
Solving the puzzle: At this location you will find informational signs pertaining to the lighthouse. One sign has a logo as shown above of the NJ Coastal Heritage trail in the lower right corner.
There are two separate sections of text next to that logo. The first section (left) will be used to solve the North Coordinates 39.AB.C3D and the second section (right) the West Coordinates -075.EF.4GH. Good Luck!
Checksum = 15