Spring City GeoTour Multi #3 Multi-cache

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 #3

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. 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 M N O P Q & R), 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.

• Spring City GeoTour Cache #1
• Spring City GeoTour Cache #2
• Spring City GeoTour Cache #3
• Spring City GeoTour Cache #4

Final Coordinate Puzzle:

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

N 39° 28._  _  _ '
               M N O
W 111° 29._  _  _ '
                  P Q R

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 M: Redick Allred House, C. 1875: 115 South 100 East

Question: What is the walkway leading from the sidewalk to the front door (facing west) composed of?

• Cement = 7
• Rounded Cobblestones = 6
• Flat stones = 5
• Brick pavers = 4

Site N: Jacob Johnson House, C. 1875, 1896: 390 South 100 West

Question: What is animal that is seen on the weathervane at the top of the barn?

• A prancing pony = 3
• A strutting rooster = 2
• A happy whale = 1
• A walking pig = 0

Site O: William & Margaret Osborne House, 1894: 216 South Main

Question: How many doors are on the front facade of this house (east-facing side)?

• (# of doors)  = (the correct coordinate aka number)

Site P: Lyceum Theatre, C. 1915: 35 North Main

Question: What words are found carved into the large wooden panel hanging on the balcony?

• "Spring City" = 6
• "The Lyceum" = 7
• "Das Cafe" = 8
• "Victory Hall" = 9

Site Q: Baxter Store, C. 1895: 190 North Main

Question: What is the price of the Squirt, found on the Mural on the side of the building?

• One dollar = 9
• Five cents / a nickel = 8
• Twenty-five cents / a quarter = 7
• Ten cents / a dime = 6

Site R: Iver & Maria Christensen House, C. 1908: 323 East 500 North

Question: What color are the shingles on this house?

• Red = 0
• Green = 1
• Brown = 2
• Grey = 3

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._  _  _ '
               M N O
W 111° 29._  _  _ '
                  P Q R

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 = 29
• 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 History, a 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.