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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.

File:Fort carsonn.jpg

A view of the town from the east

Notable places/landmarks

Businesses

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, unusable (quickly explode after entering)
Burrito- Common as because there is a industrial area outside of Fort Carson
Cropduster
Freeway
Pizza Boy (rarely)
Rancher
Romero
Rumpo
Walton
Sadler
Sanchez
Speeder
Wayfarer

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 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.

References

Official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas website

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 [[Image:Fort Carson1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Fort Carson sign]]
-'''Fort Carson''' is the largest town in [[Bone County]] in [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]]. It is based on the real world town of Bishop. Unusually, roadside signage of the town indicates an estimated population of 369, far smaller than any town in [[Red County]]. Also it is the county seat, as indicated by the small red building in the main street, having been significantly undeveloped as of [[1992]]. North of the town is [[Area 69]], as well as the smaller town of [[Las Payasadas]]. There is an [[Ammu-Nation]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] just outside of town. The town is located west of [[Las Venturas]]. A small [[Cropduster]] is known to appear next to one of the houses near here and it is flyable. 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.
+'''Fort Carson''' is the largest town in [[Bone County]] in [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]]. Unusually, roadside signage of the town indicates an estimated population of 369, far smaller than any town in [[Red County]].
-The [[Lil' Probe Inn]], a fictional bar/motel, is located north from Fort Carson. The Lil' Probe Inn is actually a parody of the Little A'le Inn in Rachel, in which the interior of the Probe Inn matches the interior of the real life Little A'le Inn. Down the road from the Probe Inn is Area 69.
+==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 Big Ear]], a large satellite dish located west of Area 69, is claimed by the official [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] website to emit radiation that resulted in birth defects in the local populace, in which its newborns have no ears. There is also a big mast located on the hill where The Big Ear is situated, north of Fort Carson, and can be seen from miles around. Apparently, the mast is used to broadcast radio signals throughout San Andreas, such as [[K-Rose]] and [[WCTR]].
-Fort Carson is also seen in [[The Introduction]].
+==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 [[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.
-==History==
+Fort Carson is also briefly seen in [[The Introduction]], following [[Ken Rosenberg]]'s release from the [[Fort Carson Medical Center]].
-[[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]
 [[Image:Fort carsonn.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A view of the town from the east]]
 ==Notable places/landmarks==
-* Fort Carson sign just behind Cluckin' Bell
+* [[Fort Carson Sign]]
 * [[Fort Carson Safehouse]]
 * [[Fort Carson Medical Center]]
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 ==Businesses==
 * [[Pay 'n' Spray]]
 * [[24/7]]
 * [[Astro Drive In Cinema]]
-* [[The Bowled Spot]] bowling
+* [[The Bowled Spot]]
 * [[U Get Inn Motel]]
 * [[No. 1 Desert Home Furnishings]]
 * [[Lovin' A Loan]]
 * [[Powertool Paradise]]
-* [[King Ring]] restaurant
+* [[King Ring]]
 * [[Deluxe Clean & Laundry]]
 * [[Sprunk]] and Snacks vending machines
 * Bank (unknown which)
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 ==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
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 ==References==
 * [http://www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas Official Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas website]
+{{GTASA Rural Areas}}
 [[Category: Towns in San Andreas]]
 [[Category: Bone County]]
 [[Category: Locations in GTA San Andreas]]