Corn Springs Award

Sponsoring Council

Long Beach

Award Dimensions

3½“ x 3½“

Summary

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.

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Detailed Requirements

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