Cache Details
The above coordinates will bring you to a pipe that has a six-digit number embossed on its north side. You will use this number to obtain the coordinates of the cache. Please use this formula to calculate the coordinates:
The 6 digit number found on the pipe = ABCDEF
ABC + 69 = YYY
DEF – 25 = ZZZ
N = 43 38.YYY
W = 070 15.ZZZ
The area is accessible in the snow but we will keep a close eye on it and temporarily disable the cache if there is a problem with too much ground cover.
Note: When replacing the cache, please take care to look out for any geo-muggles who may be enjoying the park or leering from above.
Park Description
Located in South Portland, Maine, Knightville Landing is a new pier built to encourage marine traffic to the area businesses. Although the pier and the park are new to Knightville, the area holds a lot of history for the residents of Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and Portland.
Local History
Originally a part of Cape Elizabeth, Knightville was named after one of its respected citizens, Thomas E. Knight. In 1895, Knightville became a South Portland neighborhood, when the small community broke away from Cape Elizabeth and established itself as the town of South Portland. Three years later, South Portland became a city.
In 1916, The Million Dollar Bridge was built providing a more convenient path to the Portland waterfront. The South Portland side of The Million Dollar Bridge sent traffic right through the heart of the Knightville and provided the area businesses with improved opportunities for growth.
The Million Dollar Bridge became a subject of controversy after it was realized that the cost of maintenance and the demand for the harbor were too much for the area to handle. The increase of harbor traffic meant more auto traffic delays on the bridge to allow the passing of ships and often the bridge had to be closed for maintenance. It was decided that the bridge would be deconstructed and a new bridge would take its place. In 1996, one year before the completion of the new Casco Bay Bridge, The Million Dollar Bridge suffered one last blow. The 560-foot-long Liberian tank ship Julie N, carrying a cargo of heating oil, collided with the south bascule pier of the Million Dollar Bridge. This caused an oil spill costing approximately $43 million and $232,000 in damage to the bridge. A little under a year later, the Casco Bay Bridge opened.
Traffic through Knightville was no longer needed as the Casco Bay Bridge used a new parkway just south of the neighborhood taking the traffic with it. Since then, it has been a goal of the community to keep Knightville businesses thriving. Although, many have left, there has been a promising renewal to the area. The Knightville Park and Landing have been established on the former grounds of the Million Dollar Bridge. You can see the old railway tracks present in the park. The Landing has been built on the old granite pilings of the Million Dollar Bridge. The park itself is a part of the Portland Trails system and you can access the Greenbelt Walkway a short distance from the park as well as the path across the Million Dollar Bridge.
The Landing provides an interesting view of the two cities as well as a unique spot amidst the buzzing traffic of the bridge above and the busy harbor. Some may disagree, but we feel that it is a beautiful place to visit. Stop by and enjoy. You can access The Greenbelt Walkway in Mill Creek Park on Cottage Street.
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