Stamped Offset Stashes (SOS)

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Stamped Offset Stashes (SOS) are not found by simply going to some
coordinates and finding a stash there. With the SOS the published coordinates
are that of an existing historical monument, plaque, or even a benchmark that
you would like to have your stash hunter visit. From this site the stash
hunter must look around and find offset numbers stamped in some part of the
marker site. For instance, if the plaque has four mounting bolts you might
find a 44 stamped in the head of the easterly bolt, and a 72 stamped in a
northerly bolt. This would be a clue to go the stash location 44 meters east
and 72 meters north. There are many other variations of numerical codes and
formats that could be used to guide one to the stash.

In order to create a Stamped Offset Stash you will need a numerical stamp
set. Stamp Sets cost about $20US in a good tool supply store. Go to the
monument you want to mark and record the location with your gps, this is the
location that you will publish on the net. Next, find a location for the
stash nearby and place it there. Now using your GPS record the position of
the stash, return to the monument and then find the range and bearing to the
stash from the first location. You may now stamp these numbers in a
convenient place. Do Not Deface The Monument ! You can use a single center
punch mark to indicate degrees of a number. You can also use the UTM
coordinate system to determine distances north, east, south, or west.

Have Fun!!

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