Coral Cove Area (BU26) (PSM43355) Calavos, Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1796

Trig Station Established 1976.. Witness Post. Other marks of station are question marks.

EDIT 15/9/2024
This one caught my eye.
What people have found is the Witness Post which is 1.575 metres at 81 degress from the PERMANENT SURVEY MARKER 43355.
The particulars of the station mark - PSM stamped 43355 with approx  3m diameter rock annulus

PSM43355 -  S24° 55.148' E152° 26.563'
Recovery Point A - S24° 55.145' E152° 26.570'   (the other side of the road)
Recovery Point B-S24° 55.157' E152° 26.574'(the other side of the road)
Recovery Point C-S24° 55.151' E152° 26.560'(behind barb wire fence)
Recovery Point D- S24° 55.144' E152° 26.563'
Witness Post-S24° 55.148' E152° 26.564' (similar numbers to the PSM)

Will add some photos to a WRITE NOTE.

-dahumbug-



 

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.

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Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 18.22
PID: 2949369
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

 

The only man made item that we could see here was a steel post painted white.
There was no number plate, or other indicator that we could see. As well as this there is nothing else really here, just a spot on a gravel road that goes nowhere, with no real views or interesting structure, just dust and grass. Unless you are after numbers I would not recommend this one.

Edit by: Team Fuddley 20-Sep-09