Paris Hilton (MIM118) Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP7838

Another Trig in the Hilton Area.

Formerly known as Hilton Trig.
Since there are 3 of these all called the same,
It was time to rename them.
This one I rename "Paris Hilton".
Cant find any info on this one,
Except hidden in 1956.
There is Quartz engraved into the concrete with "119"...meaning "MountIsaMine118-MIM118"
The Beacon has been removed from the hill but I found it 20-30 meteres away down the hill side.
I skull dragged it up the hill and placed it on one of the original supports.
It was really heavy!

Concrete Pad at GZ.
The four metal rods that supported the beacon are still there in the rock.
I suspect there are two Recovery Point Spikes near two of these Beacon Anchors.
There is a metal spike in the centre of the concrete pad.
It is evident that this is where the beacon stood.

Groundspeak Geocache about 10 metres away...
GR8 VIEW
Ammo Tin...well worth the find.

-dahumbug 21/7/2024-

 

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.

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Take extreme care at this one, it is steep and rocky. 

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