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[[ | [[File:FortCarson-GTASA-aerial-southeastwards.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Fort Carson in [[Bone County]], [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]].]] | ||
[[ | '''Fort Carson''' is the largest town in [[Bone County]] in [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]. Unusually, roadside signage of the town indicates an estimated population of 369, far smaller than any town in [[Red County]]. | ||
== History == | |||
==History== | |||
[[Henry Bolt]], Colonel of the 66th Cavalry stationed in Fort Carson, in 1842 led them towards [[Las Barrancas]]. The entire force fell into a hole on their journey. A tribute, the Barrancas Mass Grave, stands in memory of Colonel Henry Bolt and his forces. [http://www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas] | [[Henry Bolt]], Colonel of the 66th Cavalry stationed in Fort Carson, in 1842 led them towards [[Las Barrancas]]. The entire force fell into a hole on their journey. A tribute, the Barrancas Mass Grave, stands in memory of Colonel Henry Bolt and his forces. [http://www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas] | ||
==Description== | == Description == | ||
[[ | [[File:FortCarson-GTASA-sign.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The [[Fort Carson Sign|Fort Carson sign]].]] | ||
It is the county seat of Bone County, as indicated by the small red building in the main street, having been significantly undeveloped as of [[1992]]. North of the town is [[Lil' Probe'Inn]], as well as [[Area 69]], [[The Big Ear]], [[Green Palms]] and [[Regular Tom]], while to the south is the [[Martin Bridge]] and [[Red County]]. West of Fort Carson is [[Tierra Robada]], while to the east is [[Hunter Quarry]]. There is an [[Ammu-Nation]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] just outside of town. Fort Carson also boasts five Motels. A [[Fort Carson Sign|miniature version]] of the [[Vinewood]] [[Vinewood Sign|sign]] is perched upon a hill on the eastern side of the town, though the name is changed accordingly. | It is the county seat of Bone County, as indicated by the small red building in the main street, having been significantly undeveloped as of [[1992]]. North of the town is [[Lil' Probe'Inn]], as well as [[Area 69]], [[The Big Ear]], [[Green Palms]] and [[Regular Tom]], while to the south is the [[Martin Bridge]] and [[Red County]]. West of Fort Carson is [[Tierra Robada]], while to the east is [[Hunter Quarry]]. There is an [[Ammu-Nation]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] just outside of town. Fort Carson also boasts five Motels. A [[Fort Carson Sign|miniature version]] of the [[Vinewood in GTA III Era|Vinewood]] [[Vinewood Sign|sign]] is perched upon a hill on the eastern side of the town, though the name is changed accordingly. | ||
Fort Carson is also briefly seen in [[The Introduction]], following [[Ken Rosenberg]] | Fort Carson is also briefly seen in [[The Introduction]], following [[Ken Rosenberg|Ken Rosenberg's]] release from the [[Fort Carson Medical Center]]. | ||
==Character== | == Character == | ||
Despite being the largest existing town in Bone County, the majority of Fort Carson, like many other rural towns within the county occupies low-rise businesses and residential homes. The desert and subtle country folk flavour of the vicinity contrasts to the glamour and glitz of [[Las Venturas]], only a few miles away. No [[Gangs in GTA San Andreas|gangs]] occupy the area as of 1992, while the crime rate is very low, giving the town a much more positive reputation, unlike those of [[Glen Park]] and [[Verona Beach]], where crime persists daily. The architecture of the vicinity is not so spectacular, consisting of small trailer parks and mass block structures. Unlike similar areas such as [[Montgomery]] or [[Blueberry]], Fort Carson concentrates more on residential homes rather than large industrial complexes and businesses. | |||
== Notable places/landmarks == | |||
[[File:FortCarson-GTASA-map.jpg|right|thumb|A map of [[Fort Carson]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].]] | |||
* [[Fort Carson Sign]] | * [[Fort Carson Sign]] | ||
* [[Fort Carson Safehouse]] | * [[Fort Carson Safehouse]] | ||
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* [[Hi K69 Radio Station]] | * [[Hi K69 Radio Station]] | ||
==Businesses== | == Businesses == | ||
* [[Pay 'n' Spray]] | * [[Pay 'n' Spray]] | ||
* [[24/7]] | * [[24/7]] | ||
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* [[Gateway Motel]] | * [[Gateway Motel]] | ||
==Weapons== | == Weapons == | ||
* [[Pump Action Shotgun|Shotgun]] - In a house near Astro Drive In Cinema | * [[Pump Action Shotgun|Shotgun]] - In a house near Astro Drive In Cinema | ||
* [[Molotov Cocktail]] - At the back of the 24/7 shop | * [[Molotov Cocktail]] - At the back of the 24/7 shop | ||
==Vehicles== | == Vehicles == | ||
* Multiple [[Rancher]]/[[Freeway]] spawn points | * Multiple [[Rancher]]/[[Freeway]] spawn points | ||
* Several [[Sanchez]]/[[Wayfarer]] spawn points | * Several [[Sanchez]]/[[Wayfarer]] spawn points | ||
* [[Ambulance]] | * [[Ambulance]] | ||
* [[Beagle]] - Incorrectly placed partially inside a house | * [[Beagle]] - Incorrectly placed partially inside a house | ||
* [[Burrito]]- Common as | * [[Burrito]]- Common as an industrial area exists near Fort Carson | ||
* [[Cropduster]] | * [[Cropduster]] | ||
* [[Freeway]] | * [[Freeway]] | ||
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* [[Wayfarer]] | * [[Wayfarer]] | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
*The default radio station around the vicinity is [[K Rose]]. | * The default radio station around the vicinity is [[K Rose]]. | ||
* On the very edge of north-western Fort Carson is a small tunnel. The tunnel is located slightly north of the [[Fort Carson Safehouse]] as you go down the steep incline towards the water, and it ends near the highway that leads to the [[Sherman Dam]] and [[Regular Tom]]. It is one of the many locations in-game to collect a [[Police Bribes|Police Bribe]]. | * On the very edge of north-western Fort Carson is a small tunnel. The tunnel is located slightly north of the [[Fort Carson Safehouse]] as you go down the steep incline towards the water, and it ends near the highway that leads to the [[Sherman Dam]] and [[Regular Tom]]. It is one of the many locations in-game to collect a [[Police Bribes|Police Bribe]]. | ||
* | * Fort Carson is probably named after Carson City, the capital of Nevada. There is an actual "Fort Carson" in Colorado Springs, Colorado, although it is a military base. | ||
* As a nod to the overall theme of the town, a stately civic building in the center of Fort Carson is modeled after the [[:wp:Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park|original Cochise County courthouse]] in [[:wp:Tombstone, Arizona|Tombstone, Arizona]]. Tombstone is well-known for the [[:wp:Gunfight at the O.K. Corral|Gunfight at the O.K. Corral]], which epitomized the lawlessness of the [[:wp:American Old West|American Old West]]. | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
* [http://www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas Official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas website] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas Official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas website] | ||
{{GTASA Rural Areas}} | {{GTASA Rural Areas}} | ||
[[Category: Towns in San Andreas]] | [[Category:Towns in San Andreas in GTA III Era]] | ||
[[Category: Bone County]] | [[Category:Bone County]] | ||
[[Category: Locations in | [[Category:Locations in San Andreas in GTA III Era]] | ||
Revision as of 03:04, 24 October 2012
Fort Carson is the largest town in Bone County in San Andreas. Unusually, roadside signage of the town indicates an estimated population of 369, far smaller than any town in Red County.
History
Henry Bolt, Colonel of the 66th Cavalry stationed in Fort Carson, in 1842 led them towards Las Barrancas. The entire force fell into a hole on their journey. A tribute, the Barrancas Mass Grave, stands in memory of Colonel Henry Bolt and his forces. [1]
Description
It is the county seat of Bone County, as indicated by the small red building in the main street, having been significantly undeveloped as of 1992. North of the town is Lil' Probe'Inn, as well as Area 69, The Big Ear, Green Palms and Regular Tom, while to the south is the Martin Bridge and Red County. West of Fort Carson is Tierra Robada, while to the east is Hunter Quarry. There is an Ammu-Nation and Cluckin' Bell just outside of town. Fort Carson also boasts five Motels. A miniature version of the Vinewood sign is perched upon a hill on the eastern side of the town, though the name is changed accordingly.
Fort Carson is also briefly seen in The Introduction, following Ken Rosenberg's release from the Fort Carson Medical Center.
Character
Despite being the largest existing town in Bone County, the majority of Fort Carson, like many other rural towns within the county occupies low-rise businesses and residential homes. The desert and subtle country folk flavour of the vicinity contrasts to the glamour and glitz of Las Venturas, only a few miles away. No gangs occupy the area as of 1992, while the crime rate is very low, giving the town a much more positive reputation, unlike those of Glen Park and Verona Beach, where crime persists daily. The architecture of the vicinity is not so spectacular, consisting of small trailer parks and mass block structures. Unlike similar areas such as Montgomery or Blueberry, Fort Carson concentrates more on residential homes rather than large industrial complexes and businesses.
Notable places/landmarks
- Fort Carson Sign
- Fort Carson Safehouse
- Fort Carson Medical Center
- Fort Carson sheriff office
- Hi K69 Radio Station
Businesses
- Pay 'n' Spray
- 24/7
- Astro Drive In Cinema
- The Bowled Spot
- U Get Inn Motel
- No. 1 Desert Home Furnishings
- Lovin' A Loan
- Powertool Paradise
- King Ring
- Deluxe Clean & Laundry
- Sprunk and Snacks vending machines
- Bank (unknown which)
- Bar
- Gateway Motel
Weapons
- Shotgun - In a house near Astro Drive In Cinema
- Molotov Cocktail - At the back of the 24/7 shop
Vehicles
- Multiple Rancher/Freeway spawn points
- Several Sanchez/Wayfarer spawn points
- Ambulance
- Beagle - Incorrectly placed partially inside a house
- Burrito- Common as an industrial area exists near Fort Carson
- Cropduster
- Freeway
- Pizza Boy (rarely)
- Rancher
- Romero
- Rumpo
- Walton
- Sadler
- Sanchez
- Speeder
- Wayfarer
Trivia
- The default radio station around the vicinity is K Rose.
- On the very edge of north-western Fort Carson is a small tunnel. The tunnel is located slightly north of the Fort Carson Safehouse as you go down the steep incline towards the water, and it ends near the highway that leads to the Sherman Dam and Regular Tom. It is one of the many locations in-game to collect a Police Bribe.
- Fort Carson is probably named after Carson City, the capital of Nevada. There is an actual "Fort Carson" in Colorado Springs, Colorado, although it is a military base.
- As a nod to the overall theme of the town, a stately civic building in the center of Fort Carson is modeled after the original Cochise County courthouse in Tombstone, Arizona. Tombstone is well-known for the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, which epitomized the lawlessness of the American Old West.
References
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