This is a projection multicache. There are a number of ways to calculate projections: by hand, 3rd party apps, and even websites. Being familiar with calculating projections will make this cache much more enjoyable.
Sadly, the original Jack in the Box cache kept getting its innards muggled so I had to archive it. For whatever reason, the only thing that was taken were the contents — the log and swag — but the containers themselves were left alone. I had spent some effort in making it, so I salvaged the containers and hoped I'd find a good location to place it again. With the Historic Union Cemetery being willing to allow geocaches onsite, this seemed like a great time to resurrect JitB!
As is the case with all cemeteries, please be mindful where you are when searching for the cache. Please show it the care and respect that is deserved in such a location.
Park Gates open Daily, 7 AM to 6 PM. Office open Monday-Friday 8-5, closed on weekends
There is a wonderful website with a bunch of information about the history of the cemetery here. It is worth the time reading through the website and learning more about the history of Bakersfield.
Where you are standing is the entrance to the Garden of Innocence. This area was established for abandoned children to give them a proper burial spot. The area to the south of this garden is also for indegent persons and, up until recently, wasn't maintained well. In 2013, the Historic Union Cemetery took over the upkeep and cleaned it up. There are some interesting headstones in this area that you'll need to visit to find the clues for the next projected location. Each headstone should be stand out and be easily visible. Stand at GZ for the next projection.
ABC°
DEF ft
A = Last digit of the year the Garden of Innocence was established
B = Number of crosses on the miniature blue building
C = On the "El Paso Texas" wooden cross, number of letters in the last name
D = Sum up the day and month from Tye Wesley Maize's headstone (the sheet metal headstone on a wooden post)
E = On the concrete cross, the last digit of the day in "el ___ de May"
F = Number of vertical points on the miniature concrete house
Stage 2
This monument was repaired in 2018 and rededicated. During the repairs, they placed a geocache container inside and called it a time capsule! There are two plaques next to the monument. Stand at the monument for the next projection.
[ (A/3) - B - 0.66 ]°
C mi
A = Number on the line of the first bullet point
B = Number on the line of the second bullet point
C = Number after "Crites" minus 10. Divide by 100.
Stage 3
You are looking for the Guitar Cowboy. You will use the saying on his headstone to calculate the next projection. Stand at the headstone for the next projection.
Hint: Guitar Cowboy is between the tree and the structure.
ABC°
DE ft
A = number of letters in first word
B = number of letters in last word
C = number of letters in second word
D = C + 2
E = A + B + C + 2
Final Location
This area is one of the historical ones in the cemetery. The Historical Union Cemetery's website has more information about the historical figures buried and is worth your time to read it. Stand at the front for the next projection.
[ A*8 + 11 ]°
BC ft
A = Day in the 1894 date
B = First digit of Louise's age
C = Age of Louise