Art City Sketchbook - Structures

Art City Sketchbook  -  Structures

The Springville Fish Hatchery is now under the Division of Natural Resources.  This is a huge annoyance to me only because their logo is DNR, which, me being an ex-nurse, to me means Do NOT RESUSITATE! 


I chose this place because the Fish Hatchery structures have been in our town since around 1909.  See the website mentioned on the AtlasQuest clue.  It is also a very tranquil setting of Spring Creek, which flows first through the Mill Pond to the east, then through both sections of the hatchery.  
The pipe that carries the water under the street also has the distinction of being the only place where Desert Grandpa ever caught a fish.  He was 12 at the time.  He, being the 7th son, was not encouraged to go hunting and fishing and he never did develop an interest in such things.  However, he proudly re-tells the story of that first catch.


Clue
1. In the photo on AtlasQuest you will see the grassy area where you need to begin.   Look for the number 2 above a number 1 that is on its side with the top pointing east.  Under that number 1 is a right side-up Number 1.   


2.  Go east from that point until you see this photo.


3. Now look for a wooden telephone pole that appears to be growing right out of a tree.


4. You will find the box slightly below waist level, wedged between the telephone pone and a branch of the tree.  


While you are there take advantage of the other things the Fish Hatchery has to offer if they are open.  




Enjoy this peaceful little spot.






P.S.

Here is a photo of my mother at the East  Fish Hatchery when she was in 8th Grade.  I love it.

Since she would have been 97 on the 25th, just a few days ago, and she's been gone since Memorial day of 79, I think I'll dedicate this box to her memory.
Love you Mom.