Gulgong Gulgong, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0367

Gulgong TS5296

Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Gulgong.

Serial number is: TS5296.

Last Inspected on: No Data.

Elevation is: 526 metres.

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.

These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.

Trig points are generally located at the top of hills and this one is no exception. Located on a hill overlooking the town of Gulgong, it provides a fabulous panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. There is a road right to the top and you could park right next to the pillar if you wanted. The black disc on the top has gone which seems to be pretty common on TPs that are easily accessible.

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Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 525.33
PID: 2949748
Other Information: Geoscience Australia