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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 == | |||
[[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] | |||
[[The | == Description == | ||
[[File:FortCarson-GTASA-sign.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The [[Fort Carson Sign|Fort Carson sign]].]] | |||
Fort Carson is also | 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|Ken Rosenberg's]] release from the [[Fort Carson Medical Center]]. | |||
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[[ | == 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== | == Notable places/landmarks == | ||
* Fort Carson | [[File:FortCarson-GTASA-map.jpg|right|thumb|A map of [[Fort Carson]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].]] | ||
* [[Fort Carson Sign]] | |||
* [[Fort Carson Safehouse]] | * [[Fort Carson Safehouse]] | ||
* [[Fort Carson Medical Center]] | * [[Fort Carson Medical Center]] | ||
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* [[Hi K69 Radio Station]] | * [[Hi K69 Radio Station]] | ||
==Businesses== | == Businesses == | ||
* [[Pay 'n' Spray]] | * [[Pay 'n' Spray]] | ||
* [[24/7]] | * [[24/7]] | ||
* [[Astro Drive In Cinema]] | * [[Astro Drive In Cinema]] | ||
* [[The Bowled Spot]] | * [[The Bowled Spot]] | ||
* [[U Get Inn Motel]] | * [[U Get Inn Motel]] | ||
* [[No. 1 Desert Home Furnishings]] | * [[No. 1 Desert Home Furnishings]] | ||
* [[Lovin' A Loan]] | * [[Lovin' A Loan]] | ||
* [[Powertool Paradise]] | * [[Powertool Paradise]] | ||
* [[King Ring]] | * [[King Ring]] | ||
* [[Deluxe Clean & Laundry]] | * [[Deluxe Clean & Laundry]] | ||
* [[Sprunk]] and Snacks vending machines | * [[Sprunk]] and Snacks vending machines | ||
* Bank (unknown which) | * Bank (unknown which) | ||
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* [[Gateway Motel]] | * [[Gateway Motel]] | ||
==Weapons== | == Weapons == | ||
* [[Pump Action 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 == | ||
* 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 ends near the | * 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]]. | |||
* 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] | ||
[[Category: Towns in San Andreas]] | |||
[[Category: Bone County]] | {{GTASA Rural Areas}} | ||
[[Category: Locations in | [[Category:Towns in San Andreas in GTA III Era]] | ||
[[Category:Bone County]] | |||
[[Category:Locations in San Andreas in GTA III Era]] |