Dodge Journey Search (Midwest) | Digital Detective & Treasure Hunter

Update #1: MB Fence located, Midwest drive sequence located. Google map updated (and east of Elk City)
Update #2: Email clue points to Texola, OK. Google map updated.
Update #3: Location of other “main street” added – Sayre, OK.

Texola, OK

Note: A picture of this location was delivered as an email clue. Google map street view to verify:

Warning Texola, OK travelers. Is it out of range?

50-mile radius clue and Texola, OK. It sure appears out of range. Perhaps on the border-fringe?

The 50-mile clue has been released:

Solution: Clinton, OK

The 100-mile clue for the Dodge Journey search (Midwest) has been released:

Solution: Red Rock Canyon Cabins, Hinton, OK

The 150-mile clue for the Dodge Journey search (Midwest) has been released:

Solution: Sid’s Diner – El Reno, OK

The 200-mile clue for the Dodge Journey search (Midwest) has been released:

I’ll be posting new clues, locations, and other helpful information as quickly as possible. Best of luck to all the “boots on the ground.”

1. Starting point, Oklahoma City

Notes: This will provide the start of a 200-mile route. Unfortunately, this only adds about 10-15 miles to a known route.

Starting point – confirmation (Google street view)

Notes: This is the precise location. Google street view is two years old and does not show the the Devon Tower, under construction. The overpass, Interstate 40, street light, other building, including First National are a match. The Dodge Journey is heading south.

El Reno, OK – confirmation

Dairy Best, Clinton OK – confirmation

New “main street” view – Sayre, OK

Notes: This location was properly identified by George. Google street view to verify:

Notes: As pointed out by G. Carter and Andrea, the Journey is, in fact, turning east, on an intersection with 283, even though, the final location was north via 283.

Midwest drive sequence

The final location clue points to an open plain area, similar to those found in the “Midwest drive” sequences – off main roads, at the very least, with Elk City as a departure point. I’ve pulled shots from the 200-mile clue and introductory video to help piece together what is certainly, in terms of proximity, the closest to the final destination.

Between the water and trees in the background of the shot below and the “V” shaped section of trees a couple of shots below, some time spent examining satellite shots should help pinpoint the location.

Notes: This particular shot includes water and a fence. Sun is on the same side and it appears to be the same time of the day – sunrise (before shadows are cast)

The introductory video has two other shots (0:06) and (0:31) that are most likely 1) part of the same sequence. Note the dirt road (dust kicked up by the Dodge Journey), ridge along side the road, general terrain, including contours, and position of the sun. The (0:06) segment was shot first, note the position of the sun, and lack of shadows (early morning).

This second sequence (0:31) should be fairly easy to identify by satellite imagery (although I spent a good checking the areas north and south of Elk City with no luck). More importantly, they are traveling North, if this was taken at sunrise (my belief) or south if taken near sunset.

Notes: This sequence was shot just north of the MB sign and intersection sequence. They’re heading south (back to Route 66).

Midwest drive, Intersection

Notes: Not much to work with but this seems to be the identifying image for the Midwest search (like Hangtown Motel for the West and Uncle Sam for the East searches). Observations: Both roads are unpaved (so Google street view will be useless) with a line of telephone poles and power line poles, running parallel along the road.

Notes: A number of astute observers (in hi-def) noted the letters MB, on the fence, to the right, which may represent a ranch or landowners. The road signs, unfortunately, cannot be read (although the first letter on the bottom road sign appears to be N)

MB Sign – confirmation (Google street view)

Notes: A fantastic find by Jared Lyon. The MB sign and intersection with power lines.

Final location, shot #1

Final location, shot #2

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From the two introductory commercials, there are a number of clues that identify a 100-mile segment of the Dodge Journey (Midwest) route.

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Update #1: Two new locations added – Main Street, El Reno and Yellow Bridge crossing. Google map revised.
Update #2: One probable location identified – Hot air balloon ride, McKinney, TX. Google map route expanded.
Update #3: I was just contacted by someone who claims to work with Rohr balloons – “I can confirm that it was not our balloon or company used for this contest. Please stop overloading my phone with questions.” <- The power of social media (and a contest of interest)
Update #4: New clues added, part of the Midwest drive.
Update #5: New location added – Dairy Best, Clinton. Google map revised.

1. Yukon Mill & Grain Co, Yukon, OK

In the video, the Dodge Journey is traveling west along route 66 (the mill is on the south side of the highway).

Notes: Although you have a general location (Yukon, OK) and can google to find pictures and general information, the precise location took some detective work, via google street view (and the possibility that it could be along route 66, see next clue)

2. Route 66 National Museum, Elk City, OK

In the video, the Dodge Journey is traveling west along Route 66.

Notes: A quick search in google reveals the location of the Route 66 National Museum and google street view can be used to determine location relative to the highway.

3. “Main Street” – El Reno, OK

In the video, the Dodge Journey is traveling west along Sunset Dr (and old Route 66).

Notes: Revisiting the route and assuming that the Dodge is sticking to old Route 66, which cuts straight through El Reno, a virtual tour using google street view reveals this location.

4. “Yellow Bridge” crossing

In the video, the Dodge Journey continues to travel west along old Route 66.

Notes: This was contributed by Jason Y. Many thanks for identifying and sharing. Google street view for verification:

5. Dairy Best, Clinton, OK

Notes: This was contributed by Richard. Clinton, OK lies in between the “yellow bridge” and Elk City. Google street view to verify:

Google Map of partial Dodge Journey (Midwest) route using introductory videos.

Remaining Clues

These are the remaining clues for the Dodge Journey (Midwest) search, but there’s not much to work with:

Hot air balloon, location ??

Notes: Initially, a great prospect and contribution from Jason Y. Rohr balloons out of McKinney, TX provides hot air balloon rides and has the same hot air balloon. More pictures of the balloon here. A recent contact by Rohr balloons (or someone who claims to work with them) denies that their balloon or company was used.

Midwest drive

Midwest drive #2

It might be worth noting that the main Midwest drive was shot around noon (shadow directly beneath the Dodge) but may be a destination for these other two shots.

Given that the Dodge Journey Search (West) started from a landmark city like San Francisco, Dodge Journey Search (Midwest) will probably start from Dallas, TX, traveling north, toward the two known destinations (estimated route length: 290 miles), although that would not leave too much room for additional travel.