Traer Treasurers Multi-Cache
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This multi-cache will take you to several interesting and historical sites in Decatur County. These are located near the ghost town of Traer. There are five people that call Traer home.
Start at the given coordinates above, which are in the middle of a country road. From here you will be able to view Elephant Rock and get the coordinates for the second part of the multi.
Elephant Rock is a natural stone arch. The limestone rock was used as a landmark by early explorers. Buffalo Bill Cody is said to have been involved in a fierce battle with Indians in the vicinity of this rock formation.
Natural erosion created Elephant Rock and one day it will destroy it. Plants grow on the rock itself. Water seeps into the cracks and eats away at the natural cement that holds the limestone together. In winter the water freezes and expands breaking the pieces of the stone off in the process.
You will want to bring a pair of binoculars for a closer look since the arch is on private property and permission has NOT been given yet to hike up.
Answer the following questions to get to the next part.
Looking west what do you see in front of you?
A. An old barn = N39.53.005
B. Antique water pump = N39.55.800
C. Old Rusty Tractor = N39.50.642
How many fence posts on the west side north to the intersection:
A. 0 = W100.38.744
B. 6 = W100.39.123
C. 8 = W100.37.987
Start at these coordinates and find the stone of Isaac Bowen. From his stone you will get the answers to the questions below which will take you to the last leg of this cache. There you will find a small tube with room for coin trades or very small items.
If Bowen died at age:
A. 40 yrs 6 mo 28 days = N 39.55.756
B. 39 yrs 11 mo 25 days = N 39.53.556
C. 56 yrs 9 mo 25 = 39.45.778
If Bowen died from:
A. Consumption = W 100.39.777
B. Shot and died instantly = W 100.37.656
C. Killed in the Last Indian Raid on Kansas Soil = W 100.38.333
This is one to enjoy.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Cebonoyl... Puvpxra bs gur Frn!
Treasures
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