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NWPA Smiley #3 Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

skeetsurfer: Hello,

I am archiving this cache listing because it appears that the property owner has not granted or has rescinded permission for the cache as evidenced by the Private Property sign.

This cache listing can be unarchived if proof of permission is provided and the cache still meets the guidelines. Please send any such proof via email.

Regards,

skeetsurfer
Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer

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Hidden : 11/10/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates. This is a mystery cache that you must solve to find the actual coordinates of the physical cache location. Placed with permission.

Lets keep this Geoart alive! If you feel you have made an honest attempt but were unable to make the find it is OK (and encouraged) to replace the cache. All I ask is that you note it in your log so I can check it out the next time I am in the area.

To find the actual cache location, you must solve the puzzle below for the missing digit(s). All the information you need for the solution is contained on this page.  Most caches will be easy park and grabs, while others may involve short hikes over uneven terrain.  

The county of Crawford lies in Northwest Pennsylvania. It was formed in 1800 from a portion of Allegheny County and named after Colonel William Crawford, a military hero and close friend of George Washington. It is divided into 35 townships, 14 boroughs, and 2 major cities. The population  in 2000 was 90,366. The county is shaped in the form of a rectangle with the southeast corner missing. It is approximately 50 miles long and 26 miles wide with a total area of 1012 square miles. Elevation varies from slightly less than 850 feet at the Erie County line to more than 1900 feet above sea level in Sparta Township in the northeast corner. The county is home to 3 major natural lakes. Conneaut, the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania, Canadohta, and Sugar.  Pymatuning, the largest artificial lake in the state, is also located here. Some famous citizens who were born or resided in Crawford County include Colonel Edwin Drake, John Brown, Ida Tarbell, Clark Gable, former PA governor Raymond Shafer, Clarence Darrow, and William Mckinley, 25th president of the United States.Meadville, the largest city in the county, organized one of the first Chambers of Commerce in 1807. It was also the first city after New York City to use the arc light to illuminate its streets. The primary election now in general use was invented and first used in Crawford County in 1842.

Crawford County is divided into 1 _ boroughs

N 41 42.15 _ W080 15. _ 95

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fghzc

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)