Lynrose TS Forbesdale, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-14. Waypoint TP6996
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S32° 4.740' E151° 58.321' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 402982E 6450345N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 118 m |
| Local Government Area: | Mid-Coast |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ and photograph it.
Official Code: TS10600
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.
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.
This intact concrete pedestal trig is just up the embankment from Fairbairns Road
Logs
As I was trying to get my camera to turn on another car pulled up and a local (from Tinonee) hopped out and asked if I was doing what they were up to. I said I was here to photograph the trig station and introduced myself, as it was some 7 years before that I approached them about placing a geocache just outside their property (so they would be aware when cars pulled over and the occupants started rummaging around in the lantana. I quickly learned the inappropriateness of lantana and it has been Archived). It is certainly a small world, as we were some hour and a half away from home. Anyway, they were there to check out the lovely scenery before it may get further spoiled by nearby mining that is threatening the farmers and locals.
I had some coordinates for a State Survey Marker about 6 m to the North of the trig, but could not see anything, so a metal detector may be needed.
This is a concrete pedestal trig, with intact name plate, pole, AND vanes. NICE
