Mount Birnie (NMB193) (PM33931) Selwyn, Queensland, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3226
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S21° 36.977' E139° 56.797' (WGS 84) |
| 54K 390974E 7609274N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 427 m |
| Local Government Area: | Cloncurry |
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Description
Trig Station built in 1963. Beacon built on cairn. Copper pipe in rock can be found in all 3 Recovery Marks. Witness Post as well.
EDIT 11/8/2024
Added images to my FOUND IT log.
-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: 446
PID: 2950969
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Stopped for a lemondade at the Duchess before trying to make an attempt at this.
Went down the Phosphate Hill Road until close then tried to find my way.
A bit of trial and error but I was able to park within 1km.
I have no idea where the vehicle tracks can be seen, but I couldnt see anything that resembled vehicle tracks.
Would love to see how the Tassie Trekkers got up here.
Have plenty of notes on this one.
All 3 Recovery Points and Witness Post can be found.
Great Beacon built on a cairn.
Well worth the trip.
Will edit the description.
Cheers
One of the many trigs we have found in our travels. Managed to drive the geocruiser to this one and we were rewarded with amazing views, conquering a challenging 4x4 track up the steep rocky hill.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience. [*FTF*]
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