Hooghly-Jeeralang PM 12 Jeeralang, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4826
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S38° 23.215' E146° 27.963' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 453367E 5751119N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 694 m |
| Local Government Area: | Latrobe |
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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.
Using the web-based "Survey Marks Enquiry Service (SMES)", the details for this trig station have been acquired.
The name for this cache has changed from the former "Jeeralang Area" to 'Hooghly-Jeeralang PM 12'.
http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/downloadSketches.do?MARK_ID=14600
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 700.3
PID: 2949117
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
This trig fitted the requirements for our research task this week. Drove to within 60m 4WD only. Battled the blackberries to reach GZ.
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Trig has definitely seen better days (don't want to assume vandalism but looks highly likely)!
The tracks leading up towards the trig are 4WD recommended,as the ground would get very slippery when wet and some of the ruts are nearly knee deep.
Parking is available at bottom of "Jeeralong West Rd/"Perrys Rd"
I did drove on a bit further and parked just before a unnamed side track and chose to walk the short distance to the trig.
*Phone reception is good in the area.
* Mt Tassie Transmission towers are visible from the trig and views are very panoramic.
Refer to photo gallery !
Great spot and some fantastic views from this trig.