Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Buena Vista, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Buena Vista and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Buena Vista
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Buena Vista:
- 31.793209, -87.248599
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Buena Vista
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Monroe County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Monroe County
- Since Buena Vista is near Wilcox County and also Conecuh County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Wilcox County
- eBird sighting report for Conecuh County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Buena Vista ...
We found 87 communities that share the name Buena Vista.
There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Buena Vista.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 86 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 86 communities, 86 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Buena Vista is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Buena Vista.
- Tuscaloosa County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Graham County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Buena Vista [Graham County].
- Arkansas
- Ouachita County
- This Buena Vista is located in Ouachita County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita County community of Buena Vista.
- California
- Amador County
- This Buena Vista is located in Amador County and lies 1,943 miles [3,127 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amador County community of Buena Vista.
- Mariposa County
- This Buena Vista is located in Mariposa County and lies 1,881 miles [3,027.2 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mariposa County community of Buena Vista.
- Monterey County
- This Buena Vista is located in Monterey County and lies 1,982 miles [3,189.7 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monterey County community of Buena Vista.
- Nevada County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Buena Vista [Nevada County].
- San Diego County
- This Buena Vista is located in San Diego County and lies 1,742 miles [2,803.5 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Buena Vista.
- Santa Clara County
- This Buena Vista is located in Santa Clara County and lies 1,996 miles [3,212.3 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Clara County community of Buena Vista.
- Sonoma County
- This Buena Vista is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,026 miles [3,260.5 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Buena Vista.
- Tehama County
- This Buena Vista is located in Tehama County and lies 2,003 miles [3,223.5 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tehama County community of Buena Vista.
- Colorado
- Chaffee County
- This Buena Vista is located in Chaffee County and lies 1,167 miles [1,878.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chaffee County community of Buena Vista.
- Florida
- Jackson County
- This Buena Vista is located in Jackson County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Buena Vista.
- Miami-Dade County
- This Buena Vista is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km] to the southeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Buena Vista.
- Orange County
- This Buena Vista is located in Orange County and lies 415 miles [667.9 km] to the southeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Buena Vista.
- Saint Johns County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Buena Vista [Saint Johns County].
- Georgia
- Bartow County
- This Buena Vista is located in Bartow County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Buena Vista.
- Marion County
- This Buena Vista is located in Marion County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km] to the east northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Buena Vista.
- Troup County
- This Buena Vista is located in Troup County and lies 156 miles [251.1 km] to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Buena Vista.
- Illinois
- Saline County
- This Buena Vista is located in Saline County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km]<1> to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Buena Vista.
- Stephenson County
- This Buena Vista is located in Stephenson County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km] to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stephenson County community of Buena Vista.
- Indiana
- Franklin County
- This Buena Vista is located in Franklin County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km]<1> to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Buena Vista.
- Gibson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Buena Vista [Gibson County].
- Harrison County
- This Buena Vista is located in Harrison County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km] to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Buena Vista.
- Randolph County
- This Buena Vista is located in Randolph County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km] to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Buena Vista.
- Iowa
- Clayton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Buena Vista [Clayton County].
- Clinton County
- This Buena Vista is located in Clinton County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Buena Vista.
- Lee County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Buena Vista [Lee County].
- Kansas
- Barton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Buena Vista [Barton County].
- Lyon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Buena Vista [Lyon County].
- Kentucky
- Garrard County
- This Buena Vista is located in Garrard County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garrard County community of Buena Vista.
- Harrison County
- This Buena Vista is located in Harrison County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km] to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Buena Vista.
- Lewis County
- This Buena Vista is located in Lewis County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km] to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Buena Vista.
- Marshall County
- This Buena Vista is located in Marshall County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km] to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Buena Vista.
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This Buena Vista is located in Calvert County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Buena Vista.
- Prince George's County
- This Buena Vista is located in Prince George's County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km] to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Buena Vista.
- Michigan
- Saginaw County
- This Buena Vista is located in Saginaw County and lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<1> to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saginaw County community of Buena Vista.
- Mississippi
- Chickasaw County
- This Buena Vista is located in Chickasaw County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chickasaw County community of Buena Vista.
- Jefferson County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Buena Vista [Jefferson County].
- Tippah County
- This Buena Vista is located in Tippah County and lies 220 miles [354.1 km] to the north northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippah County community of Buena Vista.
- Missouri
- Platte County
- Although located in Platte County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Platte County community of Buena Vista.
- Nevada
- Mineral County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Mineral County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mineral County community of Buena Vista.
- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Buena Vista [Atlantic County].
- New Mexico
- Harding County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Harding County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harding County community of Buena Vista.
- Mora County
- This Buena Vista is located in Mora County and lies 1,068 miles [1,718.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mora County community of Buena Vista.
- Rio Arriba County
- This Buena Vista is located in Rio Arriba County and lies 1,132 miles [1,821.8 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rio Arriba County community of Buena Vista.
- Socorro County
- Although located in Socorro County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Socorro County community of Buena Vista.
- Taos County
- This Buena Vista is located in Taos County and lies 1,100 miles [1,770.3 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taos County community of Buena Vista.
- New York
- Steuben County
- This Buena Vista is located in Steuben County and lies 901 miles [1,450 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Buena Vista.
- North Carolina
- Bertie County
- This Buena Vista is located in Bertie County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bertie County community of Buena Vista.
- Buncombe County
- This Buena Vista is located in Buncombe County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km] to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Buena Vista.
- Forsyth County
- This Buena Vista is located in Forsyth County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km] to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Buena Vista.
- Hertford County
- This Buena Vista is located in Hertford County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km] to the east northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hertford County community of Buena Vista.
- Ohio
- Butler County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Buena Vista [Butler County].
- Fayette County
- This Buena Vista is located in Fayette County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Buena Vista.
- Hocking County
- This Buena Vista is located in Hocking County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km] to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hocking County community of Buena Vista.
- Scioto County
- This Buena Vista is located in Scioto County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km] to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scioto County community of Buena Vista.
- Van Wert County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Buena Vista [Van Wert County].
- Oregon
- Polk County
- This Buena Vista is located in Polk County and lies 2,120 miles [3,411.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Buena Vista.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Buena Vista is located in Allegheny County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Buena Vista.
- Blair County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Buena Vista [Blair County].
- Butler County
- This Buena Vista is located in Butler County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km] to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Buena Vista.
- Fayette County
- This Buena Vista is located in Fayette County and lies 706 miles [1,136.2 km] to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Buena Vista.
- Franklin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Buena Vista [Franklin County].
- Lancaster County
- This Buena Vista is located in Lancaster County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km] to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Buena Vista.
- Saskatchewan
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Tennessee
- Blount County
- This Buena Vista is located in Blount County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Buena Vista.
- Carroll County
- This Buena Vista is located in Carroll County and lies 294 miles [473.1 km] to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Buena Vista.
- Texas
- Bexar County
- This Buena Vista is located in Bexar County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km]<1> to the west of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bexar County community of Buena Vista.
- Cameron County
- This Buena Vista is located in Cameron County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km] to the west southwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cameron County community of Buena Vista.
- Duval County
- This Buena Vista is located in Duval County and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km] to the west southwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Buena Vista.
- El Paso County
- This Buena Vista is located in El Paso County and lies 1,130 miles [1,818.6 km] to the west of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Paso County community of Buena Vista.
- Ellis County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Ellis County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ellis County community of Buena Vista.
- Pecos County
- This Buena Vista is located in Pecos County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km] to the west of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pecos County community of Buena Vista.
- San Patricio County
- This Buena Vista is located in San Patricio County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km] to the west southwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Patricio County community of Buena Vista.
- Starr County
- This Buena Vista is located in Starr County and lies 783 miles [1,260.1 km] to the west southwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Starr County community of Buena Vista.
- Zapata County
- This Buena Vista is located in Zapata County and lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km] to the west southwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Zapata County community of Buena Vista.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Buena Vista is located in Davis County and lies 1,512 miles [2,433.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Buena Vista.
- Salt Lake County
- This Buena Vista is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,501 miles [2,415.6 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Buena Vista.
- Weber County
- This Buena Vista is located in Weber County and lies 1,515 miles [2,438.2 km] to the west northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Buena Vista.
- Virginia
- Buena Vista City
- This Buena Vista is located in Buena Vista City and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buena Vista City community of Buena Vista.
- Roanoke City
- This Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City and lies 562 miles [904.5 km] to the northeast of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Buena Vista.
- Rockbridge County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Buena Vista [Rockbridge County].
- Washington
- Island County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Buena Vista [Island County].
- West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Buena Vista [Kanawha County].
- Wisconsin
- Grant County
- This Buena Vista is located in Grant County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Buena Vista.
- Waukesha County
- This Buena Vista is located in Waukesha County and lies 780 miles [1,255.3 km] to the north of the Buena Vista that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Buena Vista.
- Arizona
Curious and Interesting Names Near Buena Vista ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Chestnut
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Dry Forks
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest) - Franklin
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest) - Keith
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest) - Kings Log Landing
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Log Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Log Landing
- Kings Log Landing is located in Monroe County
- Nellie
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest) - Pebble Hill
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hill
- Pebble Hill is located in Wilcox County
- Pine Orchard
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Orchard
- Pine Orchard is located in Monroe County
- Rosebud
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast) - Scotland
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south) - Tunnel Springs
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnel Springs
- Tunnel Springs is located in Monroe County
- Former name for Tunnel Springs:
- Kempsville
How Far From Buena Vista to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Buena Vista to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Buena Vista and extending to:
- Monroeville, which is the Seat of Monroe County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Buena Vista to Monroeville, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 hours.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 755 miles [1,215.1 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 30 days and walking would take 43 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,652 miles [10,705.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,356 miles [11,838.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,234 miles [8,423.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Buena Vista. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Buena Vista) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Buena Vista. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.7932, Longitude: -87.2486 In this case, the coordinates for Buena Vista have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Buena Vista, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Buena Vista could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Buena Vista to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.82 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.217 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.821 degrees. |