Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Cold Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cold Springs and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Cold Springs
- 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 Cold Springs:
- 32.609021, -86.368029
- 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 Cold Springs
- 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 Elmore County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Elmore County
- Since Cold Springs is near Autauga County and also Chilton County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Autauga County
- eBird sighting report for Chilton 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 Cold Springs ...
We found 35 communities that share the name Cold Springs.
There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Cold Springs.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 33 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 33 communities, 33 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Cullman County
- This Cold Springs is located in Cullman County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cullman County community of Cold Springs.
- Morgan County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Cold Springs [Morgan County].
- Cullman County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Saline County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Cold Springs [Saline County].
- California
- El Dorado County
- This Cold Springs is located in El Dorado County and lies 1,968 miles [3,167.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Cold Springs.
- Tuolumne County
- This Cold Springs is located in Tuolumne County and lies 1,923 miles [3,094.8 km] to the west northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuolumne County community of Cold Springs.
- Georgia
- Turner County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Cold Springs [Turner County].
- Indiana
- Dearborn County
- This Cold Springs is located in Dearborn County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<1> to the north of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Cold Springs.
- Steuben County
- This Cold Springs is located in Steuben County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km] to the north of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Cold Springs.
- Kansas
- Doniphan County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Cold Springs [Doniphan County].
- Ness 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 Cold Springs [Ness County].
- Kentucky
- Carter County
- This Cold Springs is located in Carter County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Cold Springs.
- Meade County
- This Cold Springs is located in Meade County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km] to the north of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meade County community of Cold Springs.
- Manitoba
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Michigan
- Cheboygan County
- This Cold Springs is located in Cheboygan County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km]<1> to the north of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheboygan County community of Cold Springs.
- Mississippi
- Covington County
- This Cold Springs is located in Covington County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington County community of Cold Springs.
- Washington County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Cold Springs [Washington County].
- Missouri
- Benton County
- This Cold Springs is located in Benton County and lies 553 miles [890 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Cold Springs.
- Nevada
- Churchill County
- This Cold Springs is located in Churchill County and lies 1,809 miles [2,911.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Churchill County community of Cold Springs.
- Washoe County
- This Cold Springs is located in Washoe County and lies 1,924 miles [3,096.4 km] to the west northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Cold Springs.
- New York
- Onondaga County
- This Cold Springs is located in Onondaga County and lies 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Cold Springs.
- Seneca County
- This Cold Springs is located in Seneca County and lies 869 miles [1,398.5 km] to the north northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Cold Springs.
- Steuben County
- This Cold Springs is located in Steuben County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km] to the north northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Cold Springs.
- North Carolina
- Burke County
- This Cold Springs is located in Burke County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burke County community of Cold Springs.
- Cabarrus County
- This Cold Springs is located in Cabarrus County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km] to the east northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cabarrus County community of Cold Springs.
- Ohio
- Ashtabula County
- This Cold Springs is located in Ashtabula County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashtabula County community of Cold Springs.
- Clark County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Cold Springs [Clark County].
- Oklahoma
- Kiowa County
- This Cold Springs is located in Kiowa County and lies 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kiowa County community of Cold Springs.
- Ontario
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ontario community of Cold Springs.
- Oregon
- Umatilla County
- This Cold Springs is located in Umatilla County and lies 1,959 miles [3,152.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Umatilla County community of Cold Springs.
- Tennessee
- Blount County
- This Cold Springs is located in Blount County and lies 261 miles [420 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Cold Springs.
- Cumberland County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Cold Springs [Cumberland County].
- Hawkins County
- This Cold Springs is located in Hawkins County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the northeast of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hawkins County community of Cold Springs.
- Texas
- Coryell County
- This Cold Springs is located in Coryell County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<1> to the west of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coryell County community of Cold Springs.
- Uvalde County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Uvalde County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Uvalde County community of Cold Springs.
- Wisconsin
- La Crosse County
- This Cold Springs is located in La Crosse County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Cold Springs that is located in Elmore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Crosse County community of Cold Springs.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Cold Springs ...
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.
- Five Points
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in Elmore County
- Great Oaks
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Oaks
- Great Oaks is located in Elmore County
- Kingswood
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south) - Lightwood
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north) - Mountain Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Creek
- Mountain Creek is located in Chilton County
- Nobles Ferry
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nobles Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nobles Ferry
- Nobles Ferry is located in Elmore County
- Pine Level
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Level
- Pine Level is located in Autauga County
- Prattville Junction
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prattville Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prattville Junction
- Prattville Junction is located in Elmore County
- Quail Run
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east) - Riddle
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast) - Robinson Springs
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Springs
- Robinson Springs is located in Elmore County
- Rose Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south) - Stoney Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
- Stoney Point is located in Autauga County
How Far From Cold Springs to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Cold Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Cold Springs and extending to:
- Wetumpka, which is the Seat of Elmore County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Cold Springs to Wetumpka, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 679 miles [1,092.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 27 days and walking would take 39 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,576 miles [10,583 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,280 miles [11,716 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,158 miles [8,301 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cold Springs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Elmore County: www.elmoreco.org/
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 from Point A (ie- Cold Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cold Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6090, Longitude: -86.3680 In this case, the coordinates for Cold Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Cold Springs 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. |
| <3> | 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 Cold Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Cold Springs 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 313.359 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.795 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.316 degrees. |