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CORN SPRING AWARD
This award was developed by Mr. John Giese of Troop 67 to
promote interest in Native American and prospecting history at
Corn
Spring in the Chuckwalla Mountains.
Requirements
:
1. Hike 6 miles; must be conducted in Chuckwalla mountains.
2. Visit the following sites: • Petroglyphs in the vicinity of
Corn
Spring campground
• Gus Lederer’s cabin
• Gus Lederer’s gravesite at Aztec Wells
3. Write report (
250 words or more
) about one of the following:
• Historical significance of Corn Spring petroglyphs
• Chemehuevi (Nuwu) tribe history
• Gus Lederer
4. One of the two adult Scouters must have completed the HAT
Basic Backpacking Awareness Course.
5. Participate in a “Good Turn” project.
Reference: Corn Spring Hike Guide
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