This cache is also a monument itself to two of our favorite caches: Birds of a Feather – our very first cache find, which unfortunately had to be archived, and Statues 10 – a wonderful 10-part cache we did with our children in Bozeman. We hope you enjoy the monuments you come to as much as we did when we found them.
Part 1: The starting coords will take you to the entry door. Go inside and find the huge interpretive display in the first big room you come to. Who was this display designed by? Assign the numbers 1 through 9 to the name, skipping duplicate letters.
Part 2: Based on the results of Part 1 the second set of coordinates are:
N eh bt.rkt W rro 00.lrt
Who is this monument in memory of? Assign the numbers 1 through 9 in the same way as in part 1.
Part 3: Based on the results of Part 2 the third set of coordinates are:
N tv na.mvo W mmo 00.srv
This is a copy of what famous monument?
This copy was cast in what year? Assign the letters A, B, C, D to this year.
(By the way, cross the street to see a bonus monument to a very special moment in history)
Part 4: Based on the results of Part 3, the fourth set of coordinates are:
N (B-C) (A+C) (C-2A) C. A (B-2A) C
W A A (2A) D (2A). A (A+C) (B-2A)
Who does this monument portray?
Let X = the number of letters in the name.
Let A = X/2
Let B = X + 2
Let C = X – 1
Part 5: Based on the results in Part 4, the fifth set of coordinates are:
N 46 3A.1X W 1B 02.34C
What was the other name for this structure? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
This structure was built in ABCD, renovated in 1EE1, 1FG years after the bell was added.
Part 6: Based on the results of Part 5, the sixth set of coordinates are:
N dc 3g.fe7 W aa2 f2.dde
The oldest structure with the name Helena was built in what year? ABCD
What year was it removed from service? EFGH
How many of these structures were built and assigned the name Helena? I
Let J = I + 1
Part 7: Based on the results of Part 6, the seventh set of coordinates are:
N id gj.afd W aah 0h.gbg
On a nearby plaque about 30 ft South, the date on the second line is A / B C / D E C F where A is the month, BC is the day, and DECF is the year.
Part 8: Based on the results of Part 7, the eighth set of coordinates are:
N fc 3a.ba7 W ddb 0b.3fb
What is this a monument to? Assign the numbers 1 through 9 and 0 to this name, skipping duplicate letters.
Also make sure to read the plaque about 40 ft South to learn more Montana history.
Part 9: Based on the results of Part 8, the ninth set of coordinates are:
N wa lh.hew W bbu 0u.lek
This monument was erected to honor what type of soldiers? The number of letters is the word equals A.
Let B = A – 2
Let C = B - 5
Let D = 2C
Let E = B – (C/2)
Let F = A – D
Let G = F – 1
Let H = C + G
Part 10: Based on the results of Part 9, the tenth set of coordinates are:
N 46 fh.0ge W 11g 01.dgh
Let AB equal how many white parts are at the top of this monument. Be careful not to miscount.
Congratulations - the actual cache is at the following coordinates.
Enjoy this final Helena landmark.
N (A-1 ) (A+1 ) (B-3) (A+1). (A+1) (A-5 ) (A+2 )
W (A-4) (A-4 ) (B-4 ) (A-5 ) (A-1 ).(B-3 ) (A+2 ) (B-5 )