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Spring City GeoTour Multi #2 Multi-cache

Hidden : 11/12/2015
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Important Note: Most of these homes / buildings are PRIVATELY owned, so please be respectful. I've chosen questions that should allow you to observe the location from a distance and to be discreet, so you shouldn't have to worry about that. Be respectful, and you should get the same in return.

Spring City GeoTour Multi #2

Whether you are here to check out the Utah GeoTour cache, or just passing through, this cache will take you on a tour of the town, and let you see a little bit of the history of Spring City along the way! I've pointed out six locations; at each location, you'll answer a question, which will give you the correct coordinate you need to find the cache location. After answering all 6, plug those numbers into the puzzle, and you will know where the actual cache is located!


Geocache Explanation:

The geocache is NOT at the given coordinates. However, you can start at the coordinates (it is the first stage, after all). To find the cache, all you have to do is visit each site* (labeled G H I J K L), and then replace that letter in the Final Coordinate Puzzle with the number you discovered. Also, if you want to see more of Spring City, check out all of the Spring City GeoTour Caches:

NOTE: Caches 2, 3 and 4 are NOT part of the official Utah Geotour, nor does finding them go towards earning the county patch, but are simply for your finding pleasure.


Final Coordinate Puzzle:

Here are the coordinates for the final cache (where you'll actually find it):

N 39° 28._  _  _ '
               G H I
W 111° 29._  _  _ '
                  J K L

Remember, each letter represents a missing coordinate / number (which will range from 0-9). Figure out the answer and you’ll have your missing number! Note: if any of your equations end up with a negative number, ignore the negative sign.

Below are the different sites,and all are included as waypoints. Happy hunting, and enjoy your visit to Spring City! 


Sites and Question List: If you would like a printable copy of this, check this link here


Site G: Jens C. Anderson House, C. 1884: 91 East 100 South

Question: How many pillars are on the wrap around porch?

  • (# of pillars - 4) = (the correct coordinate or number)

Site H: Chester School & Meetinghouse, C. 1892: 490 East 400 South 

Question: What color are the stone lintels above the windows and door?

  • A Whitish Grey color = 7
  • A Light red / pinkish color = 6
  • A Cream / tan color = 5
  • A granite white = 4

Site I: Arthur Johnson Meat Market, C. 1905: 278 South Main

Question: Where is the Historical Society Marker on this building?

  • To the right of the door = 9
  • To the left of the door = 8
  • On the rIght / north corner of the building = 7
  • On the left / south corner of the building = 6

Site J: Spring City Confectionary, C. 1915: 33 North Main

Question: What is the exterior of the cafe made up of?

  • Oolite Limestone = 5
  • Brick = 6
  • Wooden siding = 7
  • Stucco made to look like brick = 8

Site K: Old Firehouse, C. 1900, & Old City Hall, 1893: 44 & 46 North Main

Question: What is stored in the tower above the Old City Hall?

  • Nothing is kept there = 1
  • An old bell = 2
  • A clock = 3
  • A loudspeaker = 4

Site L: Marinus Petersen House, C. 1878: 285 East 500 North

Question: What does the sign in the front yard say?

  • Mein Zauberfaute = 5
  • Welcome Friends! = 4
  • A Loving Home = 3
  • Das Haus In Der Sonne = 2

Have fun, and best of luck! 

Final Coordinate Puzzle:

Again, here are the coordinates for the final cache (where you'll actually find it):

N 39° 28._  _  _ '
               G H I
W 111° 29._  _  _ '
                  J K L

Want to check your work?

  • Sum Check: Once you’ve figured out what numbers the letters represent, add up all 6 numbers, and it should equal = 30
  • You can also check out this geochecker.com link, plug in your coordinates, and see if you are right!

*These sites are pointed out in Spring City: A Guide to Architecture and Historya very helpful guide for exploring Spring City that you can find for $5 or less most anywhere in town. Much of the info I used came from this guide, and I've only included a fraction of the sites mentioned in it as waypoints. This tour wouldn't have been possible without this guide, so I'm giving credit where credit is due.


Geocache and listing maintained by josephaw.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gnxr n frng.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)