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GEOCAC MO - Benchmark Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/10/2022
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Geocache Description:


GEOCAC MO Benchmark  is one of 3 benchmarks in the country with the Geocaching Logo on it. 

It is well worth the stop to check it out. The benchmark is at the posted coordinates.

 

Please be respectful of the business location at the final waypoint.

 

As the geocache owner, I ensure that the links below are contributing to geocaching in positive ways.

The links below have not been checked by Geocaching HQ or by the reviewer.

 

GEO*Trailblazer 1 has created a project to have a commemorative mark like this one set in each state of the union, and to get them included into the NGS database. 


You can read more about the benchmark that  GEO*Trailblazer 1 was instrumental in placing at the link that follows.  Geocache Benchmark  . 

This cache is located within 2 milesof the coordinates listed on the cache page. However you will need to discover the the final coordinates.  To discover them you will need to visit the Waymark site for this Benchmark and look for Brandy-Jacks log for 2/14/22 and inspect the picture for the final numbers in the coords. You can also simply use this link (Waymark visit log) to view the log and pictures posted at the waymark.

  Use what you discover in the photo to finish the following coordinates in the included coordinate checker.

Final coords will begin with this

N 37° 0.XXX'

W 94° 32.XXX'

 

Feel free to share this cache, post photos and leave favorite points.  Favorite points will help bring awareness to this benchmark as travelers are passing though. With this being a pretty unique piece of Geocaching History it will help ensure people may not pass it by.

The original cache by GEO*Trailblazer 1 for this location was GC1JJAR for anyone interested.

 

-Please post pictures.

-Write a caching memory if desired.

-Please be sure to replace the camo to ensure its not muggled.

-Permission was granted by the owner, Please be respectful of the property.

-Cache is able to be retrieved in flip flops if needed (Very little bushwacking).

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)