Each clue solution consists of the name of one of the cities marked on the map followed by another word, though often not related to those parts. Use the numbers on the map to extract from the other word.
- Full name of the investor nicknamed The Oracle of Omaha:
WARREN(MI) BUFFETT (4) = F - A semi-hard South Italian cheese similar to mozzarella:
PROVO(UT)LONE (1) = L - The quality (among hybrids) of having strong reproductive powers:
EUGENE(OR)SIS (2) = I - The restoration (of a building) to a good condition:
RENO(NV)VATION (6) = N - Of moderate climate; neither tropical nor arctic:
TEMPE(AZ)RATE (3) = T - A narrow diagonal stripe, in heraldry:
BEND(OR)LET (1) = L - A dwelling, such as a house trailer, which is moved on wheels to what is often a permanent location:
MOBILE(AL) HOME (2) = O - Popular fruity, sometimes fresh-squeezed breakfast drink:
ORANGE(CA) JUICE (4) = C - Fracturing, or ceasing to operate:
BREA(CA)KING (1) = K
The extracted letters spell the answer FLINTLOCK, which also fits the theme of the puzzle.