"Where in North America is this?" Section XIII

This is the 13th section of a popular mind puzzle first brought to the membership by member Quebec Gen.

General Rules of the "Where in North America is this?" Game
1) Anyone can play -- just follow along and test your mettle about places found in North America.
2) You'll need to be a registered member of this Forum if you want to contribute your own photographs and/or participate in the discussion for each place.
3) You will need to have the ownership or usage rights to any photo that you post on this forum, as per the terms & conditions of Federal copyright law. If you post a photo that you do not own the rights to, Forum Management reserves the right to remove it. As a matter of practical use, we would expect that you would be posting only those photos that you or a close family member have taken.
4) Every photo of a mystery place needs to be unique in some way -- And there should be "visual clues" in the photo to enable us to solve where the mystery location is...

(Inactive -- you can look, but not enter new posts!)
Section I = 33 pages of places you might know
Section II = 28 more pages of places and some REALLY gorgeous photographs!
Section III = 28 more pages of places that might really stump you!
Section IV -- 15 more pages, with some very tricky clues
Section V -- 15 more pages of some very pretty and engaging places....
Section VI -- 15 more pages with more of those "very creative" clues that are nearly as vexing as the images....
Section VII -- Marked by some very clever clues and some VERY challenging puzzles spread over another 15 pages of places you might have seen in your travels in North America.
Section VIII, started on September 22nd with mystery puzzles from a dozen or more states and some new players have joined the merry band of geo-wizards...working on another fifteen pages of puzzles.
Section IX-- Some really beautiful and challenging puzzle mystery locations from all over North America found on another 15 pages.
Section X -- Spanning nearly four months of puzzles of North American locations on 16 more pages.
Section XI-- Started March 14, 2010 with 14 pages of new geo-puzzles from around North America
Section XII-- Started June 11, 2010 with 20 pages of new geo-puzzles from around North America

Section XIII-- Started July 29, 2014 is currently the Active Part of this Game/Contest


http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo...ndan_Depot.JPG
(Photo by Peter Thody)

There are several visual clues here.

1) Where can this statue be found?
2) Who is depicted on the horse?
3) When was this statue dedicated?

1) Fort Abraham Lincoln, the Mandan Depot is the home of an art museum for the Native Americans.

2) Don't really know, but it looks like Teddy Roosevelt.

3) Unknown. I think sometime in the 1990s, but I could be waaaay off base with that.

Fort Abraham Lincoln was on our list of places to visit while in Bismarck. Unfortunately, the truck's issues took precedence and the only place we got to, was Fort Mandan. Ft Lincoln isn't that far from Bismarck.


Donna

I hoped this would be easy.... The name of the place is printed on the awnings in the photo. Way to go Donna!

The "Rough Rider" statue was cast in 1922 at the Roman Bronze Foundry in New York and dedicated July 2, 1924. Here is more information frmo the Mandan Historical Society.

Mark

Another one from Peter's library of attractions in the USA...

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo...edium/0110.JPG
(Photo by Peter Thody)

1. Where is this?
2. What is the primary claim to fame about this place?
3. How close is this place to a "famous" baseball location?

It sure would be... but ever such a lovely ride, short as it is. Great view from the top.

Don't know anything about baseball.

Lifey

If that's in Dubuque, IA, then the baseball connection would be the Field of Dreams.



Donna

You guys are good....

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The Fenelon Place elevator is described as the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway, 296 feet in length, elevating passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place. Where you will see a magnificent view of the historic Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states.

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Read more here.

Mark

And as the lady told us... it was built by some Dr or business man who wanted to go home for lunch but didn't want to walk the long way round.

No idea if that is true.

Lifey

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Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist

You guys are good....

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Do you know where this is... and why it is there?

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo..._of_rocks_.jpg

Lifey

I know, but I'll keep quiet for now.

Hmmm, it's not the one-mile marker in DC....

But I bet it does designate something on a highway...

Rocks look like sedimentary in origin...

no guesses yet.

Mark

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo..._of_rocks_.jpg


Nothing to do with a highway or any road, for that matter. Neither is it anywhere near DC. Actually, it is not anywhere on the east side of the country.... nor on the west.

As hinted to by glc, it's sorta in the middle of the country. But there is a similar monument in the west which is very popular.

Lifey

Good clues...

OK, another stab. Something related to exploration of the USA. Perhaps to Lewis and Clark.

Mark

Me thinks you might have to think more laterally.....

Step out of the box, and take a different tack.. The western monument, is a comfortable day's drive from you.

Lifey

Hmmm. A Pony Express trail marker?

Mark

Still not even close.

Maybe a new clue is required?

I'm going out on a limb here. It reminds me a LOT of the Observation Tower at Grand Canyon's South Rim, the one designed by Mary Colter. She also designed a few of Fred Harvey's hotel and restaurant interiors, back in the day. I may be all off, though -- that's just what it reminds me of. It, too, is a day's drive from Mark in LV.


Donna

45th Parallel Marker.... Halfway Between the Equator and the North Pole?

Oops, the original clues don't fit with this guess..

Clue: It's about 40 feet from where it really should be.

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Originally Posted by Lifemagician

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo..._of_rocks_.jpg

Nothing to do with a highway or any road, for that matter. Neither is it anywhere near DC. Actually, it is not anywhere on the east side of the country.... nor on the west.

As hinted to by glc, it's sorta in the middle of the country. But there is a similar monument in the west which is very popular.

Lifey

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We thought it might stump some of the regulars.

It is part of a geographical feature which is found all over the country.... in fact, all over the world. Just that there is a special reason for it being hilighted here. The monument out west, which is not a 'pile of rocks', is often referred to as a tourist trap.

Donna, you're not even off cold.

Lifey

Well, that's not the geographic center of the lower 48 states, then.... Because the monument is 1/2 mile from the actual center -- roughly located in Lebanon, Kansas.

And this is not related -- but I found it when looking for this thing.... Look at the expression on this Grizz!

OK, you are killing me here....

Mark

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Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist

OK, you are killing me here....

Mark

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Well, we can't have that... what would happen to the forum. But I do feel good stumping you. :)

Lifey

Perhaps the place where three or more states touch? I'll look some more in 3-4 hours.

It is a little off the beaten track, with just a small finger sign on the road, pointing to it. One of these things about which you learn when you speak with the locals. I was fortunate to be taken there.

There is a plague set in concrete as well, to mark the actual spot. The 'pile of rocks' had to be moved, though I can't recall why. I am sure there will be another post soon, with that explanation.

One of these little known spots of which I am sure there are millions around the country, and which I like to ferrett out wherever I can.

Lifey

The pile of rocks was never moved - it was placed in the wrong position initially due to a surveying error. Very similar to 4 Corners, where the true 4 corners is a mile away from the monument.

Wow, you mean I was actually close to finding it? Amazing.

By the way, you might enjoy reading Jack Parsell's treatise on this subject. He is the one who identified the 62 places where three USA states touch one another at a common spot. And the one you've photographed was #19 on his list.

Here is his entry about this location....

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"...Date Visited: June 21, 1991
Access Route: From Interstate 44 in Missouri, get off at the exit for US-166. Go NW on SE 118th Street, a dead-end road, on the KS-MO line, for about 0.3 miles to a large stone cairn on the KS-OK road. A brass ring in the center of the broken up pavement, near the cairn is presumed to be the actual tri-point...."

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There is a map of the location and more information about the survey.

So.... I might have figured it out eventually.....

Nice work on the stumping...

Mark

Actually, that would be a great challenge for someone to undertake. Get a photo of each of Parsell's Tri-points (only 61 more for Lifey still to capture...). Maps and directions to all 62 are available at the link in my previous post.

Mark

This is a road that has been discussed many times on this forum. It's generally not recommended for RVs, although it can be done. Do you recognize this view?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo...abIMG_5086.jpg
(Photo by RTA Contributor Rook)

1) Where are most road trippers heading if they are traveling on this road?
2) This road has two names -- what are they?


Mark

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Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist

Actually, that would be a great challenge for someone to undertake. Get a photo of each of Parsell's Tri-points (only 61 more for Lifey still to capture...). Maps and directions to all 62 are available at the link in my previous post.

Mark

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Have browsed that book on numerous occasions, since the above photo was taken. Unfortunately, far too many are not accessible by car. Walking more than about half a city block is getting far too difficult these days. Furthermore, as you know, many are not on land.

But it definitely is the sort of challenge I am up for.

Lifey

p.s. did you see the reference to five corners?

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Originally Posted by Lifemagician

...p.s. did you see the reference to five corners?

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Um..... no, I must have missed that. Jack actually makes the point that the Four Corners is actually 4 different Tri-State points -- but I am afraid that I didn't follow his logic on that one.

I think the ones in water could be photographed -- but we'd have to take the photographers' word that she/he was in the correct spot!

Mark

Reposting the latest image -- to have it on this page:

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Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist

This is a road that has been discussed many times on this forum. It's generally not recommended for RVs, although it can be done. Do you recognize this view?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/photo...abIMG_5086.jpg
(Photo by RTA Contributor Rook)

1) Where are most road trippers heading if they are traveling on this road?
2) This road has two names -- what are they?


Mark

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Spitting? or Splitting? (You're just gonna have to get a proof reader. lol)

I figured that once a corner was taken up, as in four corners, it should not qualify for other combinations. Could not see his logic either.

I think you missed the irony in the 5 corner link. One day when you are looking for something to do (LOL) go back and read the thread. I particularly like the post which named the five 'states'.

That would not be the Beartooth, would it.... or is that too obvious. Something a little more hidden? I think the Beartooth has another name, but can't check. The book I bought about the road is at home.

Lifey

I immediately thought "Beartooth", "US-212", and "Yellowstone" when I saw the picture. But like you, I thought, "nah, isn't that too obvious????!!!!"


Donna

It is near a national park -- but not in Montana or Wyoming...

Look at the plants -- that is a big clue

East or West of the Rockies? Strikes me there is too much vegetation for the Trail Ridge Road.

Lifey

West of the Rockies and south of the 40th parallel north

I have read about and seen pictures of switch backs like that, which can be seen from the LA to SF train. I don't know where they are, other than that they are in CA. No idea if that is below the 40th parallel.... I don't know where that goes.

I am not aware of any other switch backs in the west, though no doubt there could be many.

Lifey.... giving up at this point.... too much else to do.

40th parallel:

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I kept thinking of the Old Priests Grade on CA120 from an unusual angle, but it just didn't fit. So as a stab in the dark I'm heading further south to Sherman pass / Kennedy Meadows road. {Nine mile canyon? ]

Dave, you were going to be my next clue.... You've been on this road and written about it.... (At least, I think that is the case!)

Nope, not the Sherman Pass road.

Mark