Williamson Valley Road Series: A Morgan Ranch Park Association History Project
Information about the area's history can be found by reading the 3 MRPA books – Williamson Valley Road, Williamson Valley & Beyond and Prescott to Camp Wood: Cowboy Bill. Morgan Ranch Nature Park is 6 miles north on Williamson Valley Road, ¼ mile east on Nancy Dr. Find more information at our Williamson Valley Historical Society-E. Facebook page.
In 1878, Johnny and Harriette Koontz arrived in Williamson Valley. They homesteaded the 7V Ranch, where they raised livestock and 12 children. Johnny was a harness maker and an expert roper and bronc buster on the rodeo circuit. Harriette, a midwife, delivered many children.
Cachers are required to obtain a permit to access State Trust Land. This permit ensures a responsible and sustainable exploration of the area. This link directs you to the necessary permit application process.
Permit
The terrain is quite smooth until you get to the arroyo. You must cross the arroyo and hike slightly uphill for quite a while. A bit after crossing the arroyo, the terrain gets rocky, so you might want to bring your hiking sticks.
This is a challenge cache. The cache is at the posted coordinates. You may sign the log and post a note when you find the container, but you may only log a find when you qualify, Please use the checker below to verify that you qualify. You may copy and paste your results from the checker onto your log. To meet the requirement, you must have found at least one cache below sea level and at least one cache at or over 6,000 feet above sea level.
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Stuckin4th fulfills challenge ? (GCAJVZV) according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAJVZV/87387
