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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Country Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Country Estates and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Country Estates:
    • 31.339615, -85.787993
    • 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 Country Estates
  • 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 Country Estates ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Country Estates.

There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Country Estates.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Jefferson County
      • This Country Estates is located in Jefferson County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Country Estates.
    • Montgomery County
      • This Country Estates is located in Montgomery County and lies 79 miles [127.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Country Estates.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai County
      • This Country Estates is located in Yavapai County and lies 1,522 miles [2,449.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yavapai County community of Country Estates.
    • Arkansas
      • Conway County
      • This Country Estates is located in Conway County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Country Estates.
    • Colorado
      • Broomfield County
      • This Country Estates is located in Broomfield County and lies 1,230 miles [1,979.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broomfield County community of Country Estates.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Country Estates is located in Sussex County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Country Estates.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Country Estates is located in Broward County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<1> to the southeast of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Country Estates.
    • North Carolina
      • Johnston County
      • This Country Estates is located in Johnston County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnston County community of Country Estates.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Cumberland County
      • This Country Estates is located in Cumberland County and lies 782 miles [1,258.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Country Estates.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Country Estates is located in Anderson County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Country Estates.
    • Texas
      • San Patricio County
      • This Country Estates is located in San Patricio County and lies 723 miles [1,163.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Patricio County community of Country Estates.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Country Estates is located in Davis County and lies 1,595 miles [2,566.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Country Estates.
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Country Estates is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,583 miles [2,547.6 km] to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Dale County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Country Estates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Country Estates ...

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.

  • Enterprise
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
    • Enterprise is located in Coffee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,997 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Enterprise <3>
  • Forest Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Coffee County
  • Foxhill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxhill
    • Foxhill is located in Coffee County
  • Gerald
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gerald have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerald
    • Gerald is located in Dale County
  • Green Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Coffee County
  • Heritage Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Heights
    • Heritage Heights is located in Coffee County
  • Holiday Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Village
    • Holiday Village is located in Dale County
  • Honeysuckle Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Hills
    • Honeysuckle Hills is located in Coffee County
  • Indian Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
    • Indian Lakes is located in Coffee County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Indian Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
      • Indian Springs is located in Coffee County
    • Indigo
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indigo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indigo
      • Indigo is located in Coffee County
    • Level Plains
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Level Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level Plains
      • Level Plains is located in Dale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,952 people
    • Olivers Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olivers Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivers Lake
      • Olivers Lake is located in Coffee County
    • Regency Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Heights
      • Regency Heights is located in Coffee County
    • Valley Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
      • Valley Hills is located in Coffee County

How Far From Country Estates 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 Country Estates to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Country Estates and extending to:

  • Ozark, which is the Seat of Dale County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Country Estates to Ozark, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 77 miles [123.9 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 718 miles [1,155.5 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 41 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,611 miles [10,639.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,308 miles [11,761.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,189 miles [8,350.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Country Estates. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Country Estates) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Country Estates. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.3396, Longitude: -85.7880       In this case, the coordinates for Country Estates have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>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.
<5>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 Country Estates to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.93 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.123 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.356 degrees.




 

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