Cottonwood Creek Combination Cache Multi-Cache
BCingU: Sorry to say this, but someone has absconded with this cache... bit of a shame as we had just celebrated 5 years in the same spot. Also a bit of a mystery. As was noted when I went to look for the cache this afternoon, there is less traffic in the area of the cache than there was when the cache was placed. The muggle(?) taking the cache (how he/she knew where to go in the first place is in question) may be surprised to find that the locked box he/she took contained only items valuable to us in our hobby.
Regardless.
I'm looking for something unique to take the place of this cache. March 16th, tops.
Be Seeing You!
Cottonwood Creek Combination Cache
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This is a smaller ammo container just off a beaten track near Cottonwood Creek. The coordinates lead directly to the cache, but, you will want to follow the following instructions as the cache is now (once again) locked!
Before you go after this cache, you will want to have the combination of the lock attached to the box and obtaining the combination will require a bit of footwork.
The lock is a standard Master brand lock. To open it, spin the dial at least 3 revolutions clockwise, stopping at the first number. Then, spin the dial anti-clockwise one entire revolution, continuing until the second number is landed upon. Finally, spin the dial clockwise, stopping at the third number. The lock should now open.
The first number may be obtained by standing on the sidewalk at 33 07.007 x 096 39.538. The observer will find him/herself between two concrete power poles, one to the east and the other to the west. Choose one. There is a series of numbers in yellow against a black background on each of the poles. The two digit number you want are the last two digits on the top line of either pole.
The second number is on a brass historic marker near the point 33 07.012 x 96 39.862. The historic marker tells something of the dam down by the creek. The dam in view was under water for dozens of years because of a dam built downstream in 19XX. Find the value for XX and you have your second number.
Finally, stand in the middle of a bridge. The bridge is in the park at 33 06.796 x 96 39.700. You would be twice unlucky were you to stand there very long. To find your number, count the number of little arches on one or the other side of the bridge and deduct the amount of the second number. You should arrive at your third number.
Others before you have found this cache and have enjoyed seeking the combination. I would hope that you will, too.
Have fun and enjoy!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur ahzoref lbh frrx ner vapyhqrq (ng yrnfg bapr) va rnpu bs gur pyhrf!
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