Found a small brass compass with a dark brown leather pouch this Saturday around 3:40 pm in the parking lot behind the Safeway on Main Street in Yreka, Siskiyou County. The compass is about 1.75 inches across, with a warm brass tone and a slightly tarnished patina. The lid has a delicate engraved compass rose, and the leather pouch is worn with a stubborn stitch along the edge. There’s a tiny dent on the rim and a hairline scratch across the glass, suggesting it’s seen some outdoor use. It feels like it might mean something to someone who hikes the Scott River area; I’d really like to return it to its rightful owner—let me know if this sounds like yours, and we can meet near the library or at Safeway for a handoff.
Approximate area where the item was last seen