HD9 Uberin Rock Western Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0593
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S31° 0.188' E116° 59.037' (WGS 84) |
| 50J 498467E 6570050N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 404 m |
| Local Government Area: | Dowerin |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.
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: 401
PID: 2948873
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Details from GOLA database
| Geographical Coordinates | MGA94 Coordinates |
| Horizontal datum : GDA94 | Zone : 50 |
| Latitude : S 31 00 11.27382 | Easting (m) : 498467.774 |
| Longitude : E 116 59 02.21829 | Northing (m) : 6570050.894 |
Logs
The views from up here were great and with the wind blowing it wasn't all that hot.
Thanks for the cache.
This trig was only slightly off the planned course we had set so called in to find it. Wasn't too hot even when the wind wasn't blowing so we didn't get overheated doing the trig.
Trig found without problems once we were at ground zero. The view from up here was good too.
Thanks for the cache.
Drove out this way specifically to find this one, so to achieve trophy "Abecedarian" (geocache starting with every letter of the alphabet). Also to claim dz Dowerin for clan
(albeit temporarily).According to Wikipedia...
The Shire of Dowerin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 160 kilometres northeast of Perth; covering an area of 1,847 square kilometres. Its seat of government is the town of Dowerin. On 3 November 1911, the Dowerin Road District was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following enactment of the Local Government Act 1960.
