GCN7ET Hermano Proyección (Multi-cache) in Texas, United States created by TollyTX

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A cache by TollyTX Message this owner

Hidden : 3/25/2005

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a multi-stage cache starting at historic Rowlett Cemetary and following the banks of Rowlett Creek. From the given coordinates, you need to figure out the projection to stage 2, and another projection to the final ammo can. The creek is shallow, except after a rain. The terrain can be challanging pending the route you choose. Mud is likely near the creek after rain.

I received the ammo can used in this cache for Christmas from my brother. He is coming into town to visit, so I wanted to get this ammo can out there.

At the given coordinates, you will find a headstone. The headstone is marked "Brother". You need to determine from the markings on the headstone the correct projection to stage 2. Take the birth year, YYYY, and remove the two middle numbers and put a decimal point in front. Example 2005 is now .25. Now subtract the death year from 4851 and put a decimal between the 2nd and 3rd digit to get your bearing. Example 4851-2005=28.46. This is your projection. If 2005 were birth and death year, the projection would be a distance of .25 mile at 28.46° bearing.

At stage 2, you will find a camo'd pill container containing the projection to the final ammo can.

The southern most gate of the cemetary is usually open. There is a chain on it, but it is not locked. Lift it over the pole to open and get entrance to the cemetary. There is a gap in the fence at the rear of the cemetary which will take you to stage 2 and 3, neither of which are on the cemetary grounds. There really is no way to drive closer to either of these stages. The cemetary closes at sundown, so please do not attempt this as a night cache.

When I placed this cache, there was a man walking through the cemetary playing bag pipes. It was really cool to listen to. When placing the final, I noticed a secluded pond with a bunch of geese. Another great location for a cache. Be careful near the creek since there are some really steep inclines, an even some cliffs, but some great scenery. I would not recommend this for young children.

3/26/2005 - Verified coords to stage 1 were correct. In wet weather conditions, the grave stone is hard to read, but it is there. Also, the projections were done using True North.

3/29/2005 - The land following Rowlett Creek is undeveloped park land soon to be used for the 5 city hike/bike trails. If interested, check out the master plans 9.6MB PDF Plans