Madman Gap Area Karoonda, South Australia, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1423

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S35° 18.166' E139° 57.949' (WGS 84)
  54H 405975E 6092890N (UTM)
Elevation: 131 m
Local Government Area: Coorong District

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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: 132.8
PID: 2948090
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

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12-Jul-19
Took the long shot. Nice drive up here.
 
28-Oct-17
Staying in Murray Bridge for a week we have been focusing on finding some GCA caches and this was one of them. Our last visit to Murray Bridge was for our 1st Mega so nice to return and find caches that we missed or have been published since then.

Required pic added to the gallery.
 
27-May-17
No madmen were encountered in the caching of this trig. Probably a good thing.
 
04-Apr-14
We stood under this 'virtual cache'. Could see a long way, almost to home!
 
12-Mar-10
Found the trig with my friend who knows local farm. From the road about 800 mts away - can see triq. I am luck as her friend who owner the farm let me drive the car to close the triq only 100 mts. see pic. Thanks.
 
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The Coorong (DC) - dragonZone
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