This cache is NOT at the listed coordinates. You will need to first solve the puzzle to get the 3 sets of six-digit numbers for the Reverse Wherigo cartridge.
The Croton Aqueduct was an engineering marvel of the 19th century, designed to supply fresh water to New York City. Completed in 1842, it was constructed to address the city's growing population and frequent water shortages. The aqueduct carried water from the Croton River in Westchester County to Manhattan, spanning approximately 41 miles.
Built using a gravity-fed system, the aqueduct relied on a slight but continuous downward slope to transport water without the need for pumps. It featured a masonry conduit made of brick, stone, and cement, with a capacity of about 90 million gallons per day. Water flowed freely into the city through reservoirs like the Receiving Reservoir (now part of Central Park) and the Distributing Reservoir at 42nd Street (later replaced by the New York Public Library).
The Croton Aqueduct was later supplemented and replaced by the New Croton Aqueduct (completed in 1890), but sections of the original structure remain intact today. Portions of the old aqueduct have been repurposed into the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, a trail that follows much of its original route.
This aqueduct played a critical role in improving public health, fire prevention, and sanitation, laying the foundation for New York City’s modern water supply system.
To get the three six-digit numbers for the Reverse Wherigo cartridge, solve the puzzle below.
Once you have solved the puzzle, extract the Reverse Wherigo digits in this order:
🥾🌳🦋🌍🎒👣 ❄️⛰️☀️🦆💧🦊 🚵🧭🪨🐻⛺🌿
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Attribution: The grid puzzle was randomly generated using software written by Thomas Dybdahl Ahle and then adapted for this geocache.