Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Crestview, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Crestview and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Crestview
- 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 Crestview:
- 33.231229, -87.590841
- 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 Crestview
- 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 Tuscaloosa County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa County
- Since Crestview is near Greene County and also Hale County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Greene County
- eBird sighting report for Hale 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 Crestview ...
We found 35 communities that share the name Crestview.
There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Crestview.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 33 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Miami-Dade 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 Florida community of Crestview [Miami-Dade County].
- Okaloosa County
- This Crestview is located in Okaloosa County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Crestview.
- Walton 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 Florida community of Crestview [Walton County].
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- This Crestview lies 4,318 miles [6,949.1 km]<1> to the west of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- Indiana
- Bartholomew 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 Indiana community of Crestview [Bartholomew County].
- Porter County
- This Crestview is located in Porter County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the north of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Porter County community of Crestview.
- Kentucky
- Manitoba
- This Crestview lies 1,252 miles [2,014.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- Maryland
- Harford County
- This Crestview is located in Harford County and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Crestview.
- Kent County
- This Crestview is located in Kent County and lies 762 miles [1,226.3 km] to the northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Crestview.
- Montgomery County
- This Crestview is located in Montgomery County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km] to the northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Crestview.
- Washington County
- This Crestview is located in Washington County and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km] to the northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Crestview.
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Lucas 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 Crestview [Lucas County].
- Warren 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 Ohio community of Crestview [Warren County].
- Ontario
- This Crestview lies 1,046 miles [1,683.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery 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 Pennsylvania community of Crestview [Montgomery County].
- Northampton 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 Crestview [Northampton County].
- Washington County
- This Crestview is located in Washington County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Crestview.
- South Carolina
- Darlington County
- This Crestview is located in Darlington County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km]<1> to the east of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Crestview.
- Greenwood County
- This Crestview is located in Greenwood County and lies 320 miles [515 km] to the east northeast of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Crestview.
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Racine County
- This Crestview is located in Racine County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km]<1> to the north of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Racine County community of Crestview.
- Rock County
- This Crestview is located in Rock County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km] to the north of the Crestview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rock County community of Crestview.
- Wyoming
Curious and Interesting Names Near Crestview ...
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.
- Chapelwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapelwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapelwood
- Chapelwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Crestdale
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Dearing Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dearing Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dearing Place
- Dearing Place is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Fairlawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Flatwoods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Green Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
- Green Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Greenview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Guilds Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guilds Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guilds Woods
- Guilds Woods is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Harperwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harperwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harperwood
- Harperwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Hays Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hays Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hays Court
- Hays Court is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Heritage Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
- Heritage Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- High Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Forest
- High Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County
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- Hightown
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Indian Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Indian Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
- Indian Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Riverwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Roselawn
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Snow Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Terrace
- Snow Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Twin Manor
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Manor
- Twin Manor is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Hightown
How Far From Crestview 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 Crestview to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Crestview and extending to:
- Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Crestview to Montgomery, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 706 miles [1,136.2 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 6,598 miles [10,618.5 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 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Crestview. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/
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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Crestview) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Crestview. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2312, Longitude: -87.5908 In this case, the coordinates for Crestview 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Crestview 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> | 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. |
| <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 Crestview 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 314.133 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.776 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.673 degrees. |