Appalachian Footpath - Map Coincidence
Hey Folks!
First time ever doing a treasure hunt (though I always loved orienteering and geocaching as a kid), and more importantly, first time doing a share. So please bear with, if you've already seen this before!
I discovered this whole hunt earlier this year, so I know I'm far behind (after a late night deep dive on unfound treasures, like Dutch Schultz).
I live in the Northeast, and have folks near the VT border - so of course interested with the Little Rock Pond coincidence. *I still have not matched up all of the notes on my map yet.
Starting with the basic map overlay, I confirmed the crossover with the Little Rock Pond trail. However, the most important cross-overs to call out:
- The overlay of Little Rock Pond Trail
- The starting point similarity between the trail and the BEGIN HERE
- The '1938' reference (flip map over, BEGI becomes 1938) - matching date of AT trail connection across VT
- The location of the compass on the map
- '1727 NW or NE' with an X
I overlayed the little rock pond trail map (shoutout to AllTrails), and then pinpointed where the Compass ('X marks the spot' sometimes is the compass rose!) landed on the map. I wanted to test if this was simple for a starting point.
The biggest identifier: that marker lines up exactly at 1727 elevation, NorthWest (NW) of the trail.
I went BOTG in March - fun fact, Vermont is cold, and still snowy - and you have to take the Homer Stone Trail in order to get in. Absolutely gorgeous hike.
Conclusion: I did go BOTG on this, I did get to my spot after some considerable bushwhacking (The Eagle Scout in me cringed going off trail), and it appears somebody already went there - either found the treasure or just marked it to indicate 'No Dice!' Apologies if I have misled anyone, but hope you enjoy my pictures from LRP and another insight into one way of looking at the map!
P.S. If you're the person who left the Orange tape, DM me! Would love to know who else I'm thinking on the same wavelength as :)
LRP in March - absolutely gorgeous!
Plenty of rocks and structures to hide a box around LRP...
My 'X Marks the spot' was someone else's as well!
Wanted to swallow my pride and put my initial solve out there! Props to everyone else who has the courage to admit their ideas as well!
Sincerely,
The Pilgrim