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| − | The Shenandoah Valley, Virginia [[graticule]] is at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=38&long=-79&zoom=8&abs=1 latitude 38, longitude -78]. | + | The Shenandoah Valley, Virginia [[graticule]] is at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=38&long=-79&zoom=8&abs=1 latitude 38, longitude -78], spanning from 38 to 39 North and -78 to -79 West. |
| − | = | + | == Description == |
| + | The main feature is the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley. The surrounding area is mostly woodland and farmland. Charlottesville is at the far south edge, while Front Royal anchors the north. | ||
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| + | Of particular interest is Luray Caverns. Underground Geohash, anyone? | ||
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| + | == Locals == | ||
* [[User:scooter.heyer|Scott]] lives in the area and is planning on visiting a geohash. | * [[User:scooter.heyer|Scott]] lives in the area and is planning on visiting a geohash. | ||
* [[User:wonderb|WonderB]] lives in staunton and works in harrisonburg - there are two geohashes available to him each workday. | * [[User:wonderb|WonderB]] lives in staunton and works in harrisonburg - there are two geohashes available to him each workday. | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 25 May 2008
| Morgantown, WV | Cumberland, MD | Frederick, MD |
| - | Shenandoah Valley, Virginia | Washington, DC (West) |
| - | Appomattox, VA | Richmond, VA |
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The Shenandoah Valley, Virginia graticule is at latitude 38, longitude -78, spanning from 38 to 39 North and -78 to -79 West.
Description
The main feature is the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley. The surrounding area is mostly woodland and farmland. Charlottesville is at the far south edge, while Front Royal anchors the north.
Of particular interest is Luray Caverns. Underground Geohash, anyone?
Locals
- Scott lives in the area and is planning on visiting a geohash.
- WonderB lives in staunton and works in harrisonburg - there are two geohashes available to him each workday.
- Phyzome (Tim McCormack) lives a few miles north of Charlottesville. Would like to acquire a GPS unit, or alternatively a spy satellite with a live feed.
