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Fallout 4 eGuide MAP Zone 1: Lexington and Northwest Commonwealth Primary Locations

[1.05] Thicket Excavations

  • Armaments or Ammo+
  • Armaments or Ammo: Trunk
  • Bottlecaps+
  • Collectible: Required Reading: Taboo Tattoos
  • Crafting: Cooking Station
  • Crafting: Chemistry Station
  • Crafting: Weapons Station
  • Danger: Long Drop!
  • Danger: Radiation (Mild)!
  • Faction: Mirelurks
  • Faction: Raiders
  • Faction: Character: Sully Mathis
  • Health or Chems
  • Quest Start: Pull the Plug (Location)
Fig 1.05: Thicket Excavations (Exterior)

This marble quarry has gained a reputation as the source of the finest Mirelurk meat in the Commonwealth, thanks to the still water giving the meat a less brackish flavor.

Pull the Plug

1. Repair pipes (3)

2. Talk to Sully Mathis

3. Start the pump

Speak to Sully Mathis and agree to help repair some underwater pipes.

Dive into the quarry pond, locating the three valves. Return to Sully, then activate the circuit breaker to switch on the pump and drain the quarry. Deal with any Mirelurks before accepting some Caps for your troubles.

After reaching level 12, return here after 24 hours to find the water drained and a bunch of Raiders rearing Mirelurks. Descend and search the Raider shacks for more items, including a steamer trunk to pillage.