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Manhattan's First Multi-Cache Multi-Cache

Hidden : 9/7/2002
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The physical cache is located in a park within the Manhattan city limits. It is a standard camo-painted ammo box and contains a variety of items. The overall length of the Multi-Cache is 5-6 Miles and can be driven almost the entire length. The coordinates listed above are for the first Virtual Coordinate Set.

By finding the 5 virtual caches listed, you will be able to fill in the missing characters in the coordinates shown below which will direct you to the actual physical cache:


N 39° AB.CDD
W 096° CE.FGH



Virtual Coordinate Sets to get the Actual Cache Coordinates:

Coordinate Set One: The posted coordinates, at this location you will find a sign (look up) with an elevation number on it. Use the following clues to generate the Actual Coordinates.

  • The first digit on the elevation sign equals A.
  • The second digit on the elevation sign equals B.

N 39° 10.506
W 096° 33.470



Coordinate Set Two: At this location you will find a year listed above the door. Use the following clues to generate the Actual Coordinates.

  • The second digit of the year equals H.
  • The last digit of the year equals E.

N 39° 10.772
W 096° 33.785



Coordinate Set Three: At this location you will find a monument dedicated to Harahey. In what year was it rediscoved by J.V. Brower? Use the following clue to generate the Actual Coordinates.

  • The second digit of the year equals G.

N 39° 10.890
W 096° 34.488



Coordinate Set Four: At this location you will find a plaque dedicated to the Union Soldier. At the bottom of the plaque you will find a dedication date. Use the following clues to generate the Actual Coordinates.

  • The third digit of the year equals C.
  • The fourth digit of the year equals F.

N 39° 10.876
W 096° 34.518



Coordinate Set Five: At this location you will find a year at the top of the Shafer Building. Use the following clue to generate the Actual Coordinates.

  • The third and fourth digits of the year equal the two-digit number for DD.

N 39° 11.139
W 096° 34.504


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur Culfvpny Pnpur'f uvqvat cynpr ebpxf!!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)