Point Samson Point Samson, Western Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0026
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S20° 37.391' E117° 11.622' (WGS 84) |
| 50K 520181E 7719542N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 23 m |
| Local Government Area: | Karratha |
/117.1937,-20.623183,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.
A bit of sandy walk up to the trigpoint and easy find. Worth the view on top.
A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.
Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.
If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably. Vandalism of the cache description or other information will result in your account being terminated.
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 31.94
PID: 2950744
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
This morning I was awake very early so I decided to go find this trig nearby to my accommodation at the Cove Holiday Village in Point Sampson
I drove to the top of the hill nearby and stopped in a small parking area
A traveller in a Transit van had spent the night here and was parked nearby
The sun had not yet risen and there was a golden glow on the horizon
The view from the top of the hill is a spectacular 360 degree panorama
To the East below the hill there is the suburb of Point Sampson fringing the coastline and the ocean stretches out beyond with a glassy stillness
Small islands are dotted around the surrounding coastline and channel markers blinked in the early morning light
The sun rose a blazing orange ball from behind one to the islands bathing the town in it's warm orange glow
Looking to the West the full moon was gradually growing fatter and fading into the haze while slowly sinking towards it's resting place below the horizon
Northwards are long brightly lit jetties waiting for the iron ore ships to dock and fill their empty bellies with red dust
To the South lies the mining village of Wickham nestled among knobby hills scattered around flat surrounding landscape
The Trig no longer has the vane and consists of a round concrete pad with the bronze marker set in the middle
A marker is place on a star picket nearby
I took some photos and headed off on my adventure
TFTTP
I visited four trigs today, two new ones, one big drive up and one I was not brave enough to drive so walked up (climbed really)
Thanks
Albida
