The Elusive High Stakes Treasure Map 1: How to Track Down the Wild Explorer Before He Vanishes
The collector does not wander across the entire map. He cycles through three verified geographic points, all situated near cliffs and elevation drops in New Hanover and West Elizabeth. Rushing blindly between regions burns in-game days without success. Instead, establish a rotating patrol route between these distinct wilderness coordinates:
The most frequent spawn point sits on the bluffs directly south of Riggs Station, overlooking the Dakota River. Ride up the rocky trail parallel to the rail line during daylight hours. Listen closely for his muttering or the sound of shifting gravel. If he is present, his white dot will pop onto the mini-map as an ambient stranger event.
His secondary outpost lies northeast of Wallace Station, along the rugged bluffs of Diablo Ridge. He often positions himself facing westward toward the mountains, partially shielded by evergreen brush. The third location rests just southwest of Valentine, near the cliffs tracing the southern edge of Cumberland Forest. Checking these three perimeters during clear morning weather offers the highest probability of triggering his ambient dialogue.
