Bald Hill Hill End, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 17-Feb-18. Waypoint TP7762
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 2.162' E149° 24.135' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 724343E 6342153N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 961 m |
| Local Government Area: | Bathurst |
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Description
Bald Hill
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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The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
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Addtional Information
Source: Albida
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation:
PID:
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
After visiting the Bridle Track Lookout I waited for a group of 8 4wds to pass on Bridle Track before joining them at the back directly behind the Hema Maps #1 4wd (pic attached from end/beginning of the road). I thought that was pretty cool. Didn't recognise any other 4wds there but I don't follow things like 4wd action or other 4wd shows anymore so can't be sure if they'd been filming along the Bridle Track or not. I'm going to have to return just to do that Track. Shame is not open all the way through anymore.
There are a lot of holes around here!!! I like finding treasure when digging holes. Seems to be a recurring theme in my life from very early childhood. Maybe I should consider retiring to mining somewhere like this, or maybe black opal country, my fave stone I've never yet owned.
Pics attached. I took some video too but can't upload that here. I'm still considering whether to make a YouTube video or not. Who knows. If I do it would be valentines day themed. I hate valentines day. I hate the pressure to have to buy things for your loved one when you can buy things every other day of the year for them. And flowers are overrated. And chocolates, well if your on a diet you can't do those either. Okay, maybe I'm just being cynical because I've been solo too long. Haha.
Some interesting history and scenery here.
Thanks for the cache
Some nice scenery and history.
Thanks for the trig.
Thanks
Albida
