Wormhole 2 - Lake Orion Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 4/1/2012
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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This is a hidden picture type of puzzle. The local landmarks of Lake Orion will give you clues as to where the cache is. You are looking for the last three numbers of the North and West coordinates.


Lake Orion (pronounced OR-ee-un) is a village in Oakland County. The population was 2,973 at the 2010 census. "Lake Orion" is often used to describe both the village and the much larger Orion Township, of which the village is a part.

Lake Orion originated as a resort town and over time has incorporated elements of a bedroom community. At the turn of the twentieth century, the town featured a small amusement park near Park Island on Lake Orion. It included a wooden roller coaster and carousel.

Judah Church and Moses (or Samuel) Munson were among the first settlers. Munson, who arrived in 1824, built a sawmill in 1825, and planted the first orchard. Jesse Decker arrived from upstate New York with his wife, Mary, in 1825. Decker proved to be energetic and became "everything to everybody", so that the place soon became known as "Decker's Settlement". The settlement grew into a bustling commercial center with a sawmill, tavern, post office, general store, blacksmith shop, school and cemetery.[citation needed]

In 1830, Jesse Decker raised the first frame barn in the area with the help of local Indians. The first post office was opened in 1832, with Decker as postmaster. In 1835, a group of settlers gathered in his home and formed a township. By 1836, two persons were licensed to keep taverns in the town, one of whom was Decker. By 1840 Decker owned 440 acres (1.8 km2) of land.

Decker was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1837, and also served as justice of the peace.

The township of Orion was approved by the Michigan Territory in 1835, the same year it applied for statehood. Jesse Decker became the first Supervisor of Orion, with a salary of $2.00 a year.

Another settlement nearby, New Canadaigua, was absorbed by Orion. This land later helped Orion to establish its first public school in 1859. Orion, already well-established, was platted and chartered, also in 1859. In 1862, a fire ravaged Orion, destroying nearly the entire town. Despite this, the town was rebuilt. The railroad that was built in Orion paved the way to mass development in 1872. The great resort era soon followed after another incredible recovery from a fire in 1874. Orion became well known when lumberjacks bringing lumber to Detroit bunked there, and when Lapeer Road, a highway running through Orion, was paved in 1929, permanent residents moved in.

In 1929, Amelia Earhart visited Lake Orion and flew an experimental glider at Scripps Mansion.

Lake Orion was served by trains on the Michigan Central Railroad and DUR interurban. Today, the track east of M-24 has been removed, and the line now serves as the recreational Paint Creek Trail.

The Lake:
Lake Orion (less commonly known as "Orion Lake") is an medium-sized inland lake, with area 482 acres (3.2 km²). It has a maximum depth of 80 feet and an average depth of 16 feet. The lake is located within the Village of Lake Orion, Michigan, and Orion Township, Michigan. It is the seventh largest lake by area in Oakland County.

Its Islands:
There are several islands in Lake Orion, some of which feature seasonal and year-round residences. The largest islands, Bellevue and Park, are connected to the mainland by 2-lane bridges. Most boats can pass under the Bellevue Bridge, which has a clearance of 9.6 feet. Victoria Island is the third largest island, and is home to several season and year-round homes. A smaller island, Squaw Island, was previously was home to a single residence from the 1850s to the 1950s. Little remains of the island due to erosion, and the shallow waters can be a hazard to boaters. Sweet's Island is home to the Lake Orion Boat Club, and features a private boathouse and docks. Romance Island is home to a single cottage. Preston Island is home to two seasonal cottages. Dot Island is home to one seasonal cottage. Armada Island is home to 4 seasonal cottages. Pine Island currently features no residences, but is used to rent out boat docks. It is connected to the mainland by a small bridge.

There is a public access boat launch on the northern side of the lake. It is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.


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***Congratulations to Team GMMP & june17 for the FTF***

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