MOUNT MATLOCK_MATLOCK PM 15 Matlock, Victoria, Australia
By darsenator on 08-Apr-17. Waypoint TP7607

Mount Matlock Fire Tower Trig Station

Triangulation Survey Station/disc is located in vicinity of the "Mt Matlock" firetower which is located inisde the "Goulbourn State Forest"

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.

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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 survey marker have being acquired as "MATLOCK PM 15"

<DRIVING DIRECTIONS>

From C511 (Woods Point Rd), took the track signed "Matlock Fire Tower" track which is just off  "Corn Hill Rd"
The terrain is steep and rocky (recommend to run lower tyre pressure, track would be slippery in the wet)

Note: I have also seen this trig listed in another resource but have opted to publish it in GCA.
 

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