Bald State Mine Gully, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1728
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 26.768' E150° 14.345' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 243353E 6295843N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1163 m |
| Local Government Area: | Lithgow City |
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Description
Bald TS692
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Bald.
Serial number is: TS692.
Last inspected on: September 27, 1985.
Elevation is: 1180 meters.
This trig has a impressive base just begging to be climbed. There are great views over the entire area including of the nearby mine.
As of 11/01/2010 there is also a short multicace GC150Y9 The Bald One based at this trig.
If you have a 4WD you can drive all the way up here. Depending on track conditions 2wd cars might be able to drive a bit and just walk up the hill.
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.
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Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 1180.7
PID: 2950521
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
shocked as I was driving through it how deep it was, on the way down I could see the track around it 
– I played it safe & took that option - once up the top the view was very misty. Completed the multi cache also & 2 off waymarks so 4 for the $ of 1 visit. As I was leaving it was lifting & could see the mine – many thanks again 
Found at 2348, Friday, 29 December, 2017 - LATE Logging: 1/2/2019
A truly impressive Trigonometric Station.
What a fabulous trig point and view!!
rogerw3 promised me a special trig, not to be found elsewhere, and this one didn't disappoint -- on the very top of a 'wedding cake' pedestal that has to be seen to be believed!
Of course, I had to climb right up to the vanes so that I could see the name plaque -- affixed up high and on top of the pedestal instead of in the usual side position. Great view of the surrounding area, despite the oncoming rain . . .
rogerw3 explained that the 'holes' underneath the support base allow a view of the 'locating pin' which is the real centre of the trig. However, you need a torch to see this and we'd left ours in the vehicle, which couldn't quite navigate the final 200 metres to the highest point of the hill.
Very satisfying!
'Three Thumbs Up' for the 'wedding cake' base and views . . .
