GC1P5Z4 The "Other" Tower (Traditional Cache) in Texas, United States created by agembry

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GC1P5Z4 ▼

A cache by agembry Message this owner

Hidden : 3/26/2009

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Plastic food storage container , camo'd. Contains log , pen , and small items for trade.

Cedar Hill , TX has one identifying trademark that stands out above all others , literally. The antenna cluster (or tower cluster if you prefer) that can be seen from miles away.
I have been fascinated by the towers since moving here last year and only one other cacher has done a tower-themed cache up to this point which is amazing.
The main antenna cluster is comprised of ten guy-wired masts which stand as tall as 1600 feet from ground or nearly half a mile above sea level at the top. Of these ten , nine are clustered together in a restricted access area just south of Beltline road and west of hwy 67. The other is a couple of miles away , just across the highway but close enough to be seen with the others and is therefore included in the group.
The story of this cache centers around another tower , several miles away to the southeast isolated from the main cluster. It is the one I can see from my patio window at dinner time from where I sit at our table as we live nearby. I have often wondered why it was out there all on it's own as if a reject from the main grouping.
Known to me as the "other" tower , it soars to 1635 feet at the top , taller than all the ones in the main cluster. This is not reflected in all online sources as they have not re-measured since the candelabra top was installed a couple of years ago. It is somewhat secluded in this sleepy , southern part of the town and the gate to enter the property is usually left open. Although there is no sign stating that visitors are not welcome , I advise you not to cross the gate as there is a security camera in use and the station at the base of the antenna mast is always manned per FCC regulations.
I hope you enjoy finding the cache. It will not be too difficult or complex , but it doesn't need to be. This is one of those caches that will hopefully take you to a place you've never been and wouldn't go otherwise and that is my favorite type of cache.