Jinero Trig :: Tallaganda State Forest Farringdon, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 18-Feb-12. Waypoint TP6171
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 33.026' E149° 30.701' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 727673E 6063010N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1169 m |
| Local Government Area: | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
/149.511683,-35.550433,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
Jinero Trig :: Tallaganda State Forest :: 1096m
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.
Jinnero Trig is a stone cairn trig point. It is in good condition with all of its fins in tact. There is the name Jinero marked nto the fins with a nail punch. There is a couple of inscriptions (old graffitti) dating back to early 1900's.
Jinero trig appars on a number of old maps.
The trig is noted 14th Oct 1893
Hints
Qevir fybj nf lbh nccebnpu gur evfr. Ivfvoyr sebz gur ebnq. |
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Logs
Another trig I have forgotten to log from days gone by. I remember stopping and having a look at this Trig on the way to doing the GC cache at the Tower 04 July 2010. A great day out and driving ! Great drive and great views are my meories ! While I mainly looked for GC caches, when an easy GCA cache comes along we go for that as well. Trigs are particularly nice to track down and find. I was very happy when they became part of the GCA cache family. Its especially satisfying if you have made a big climb up for one ! I have also now joined dragonZone in Clan Cerberus, so there are more reasons to find those GCA caches. Its interesting to find the many different types of trigs. From the traditional metal legs and vanes, to the concrete base with vanes, to the ones on top of water tanks (especialy the red ones !), as well the new CORS type. When you look on a GCA map and see all those hundreds and hundreds of blue 'Z's it shows just how many there are out there. Shame so many are on private property and cannot be accessed at all. So as far as I'm concerned every trig that can be found and photographed is a real bonus !
The trig was quickly 'found'.
Thanks Geocaching Australia !
Unlike most occasions, I was not in the drivers seat. I amused my self by shuffling through my map collection as we drove. Wow there is a cache.
I forced the driver to stop and we had a find - right next to the road.
