Explanations for the 2001 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clues

Clue No. 1
The hunt is on
So scour the land
Decipher the clue
And win a grand!

Explanation: The introduction to the hunt!

Clue No. 2
A house built
Of forty-two pieces
Subtract four
The field decreases

Explanation: The Lower House of the Nevada State Legislature is made up of 42 Assemblymen and women. Subtracting four results in 38. The treasure is hidden within the boundaries of District 38

Clue No. 3
Within a mile
Of the prize
Another county
Closely lies

Explanation: The Lyon-Storey county line is within 1 mile of the medallion.

Clue No. 4
From east to west
A miner plus one
To the north lies good fortune
To the south lies none

Explanation: Some miner’s were called 49’ers; plus one is 50. The medallion is located north of Highway 50