Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Forestdale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forestdale and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Forestdale
- 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 Forestdale:
- 33.570105, -86.896382
- 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 Forestdale
- 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 Jefferson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Since Forestdale is near Walker County and also Shelby County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Walker County
- eBird sighting report for Shelby 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 Forestdale ...
We found twelve communities that share the name Forestdale.
There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Forestdale.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eleven communities, eleven are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Lee County
- This Forestdale is located in Lee County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Forestdale.
- Lee County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- British Columbia
- This Forestdale lies 2,377 miles [3,825.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- Georgia
- Muscogee County
- This Forestdale is located in Muscogee County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Forestdale.
- Massachusetts
- Barnstable County
- This Forestdale is located in Barnstable County and lies 1,054 miles [1,696.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barnstable County community of Forestdale.
- Mississippi
- Neshoba County
- This Forestdale is located in Neshoba County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Neshoba County community of Forestdale.
- New York
- Franklin County
- This Forestdale is located in Franklin County and lies 1,021 miles [1,643.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Forestdale.
- North Carolina
- Rockingham County
- This Forestdale is located in Rockingham County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Forestdale.
- Ohio
- Lawrence County
- This Forestdale is located in Lawrence County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Forestdale.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- This Forestdale is located in Providence County and lies 1,016 miles [1,635.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Forestdale.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Forestdale is located in Charleston County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the east of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Forestdale.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Forestdale is located in Hamilton County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Forestdale.
- Virginia
- Prince William County
- This Forestdale is located in Prince William County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Forestdale that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Forestdale.
- British Columbia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Forestdale ...
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.
- Coalburg
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Dogtown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Edgewater
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Falls Junction
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Junction
- Falls Junction is located in Jefferson County
- Frances Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frances Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frances Heights
- Frances Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Frenchtown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frenchtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown
- Frenchtown is located in Jefferson County
- Glasgow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest) - Grays Gardens
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Gardens
- Grays Gardens is located in Jefferson County
- Graysville Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graysville Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville Heights
- Graysville Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Hillview
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Little Italy
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Italy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Italy
- Little Italy is located in Jefferson County
- Merrywood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Continue List (10 more) ...
- Mineral Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Springs
- Mineral Springs is located in Jefferson County
- Minor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Red Wine
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest) - Republic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Scarlet Town
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarlet Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarlet Town
- Scarlet Town is located in Jefferson County
- Shadyside
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Sunset Mountain
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Mountain
- Sunset Mountain is located in Jefferson County
- Tuxedo Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Heights
- Tuxedo Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Village Creek Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Creek Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Creek Junction
- Village Creek Junction is located in Jefferson County
- Zion Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Heights
- Zion Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Mineral Springs
How Far From Forestdale 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 Forestdale to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forestdale and extending to:
- Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Forestdale to Montgomery, with an average speed<3>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 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
- The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,553 miles [10,546 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,262 miles [11,687.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,138 miles [8,268.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Forestdale. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/
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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Forestdale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forestdale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5701, Longitude: -86.8964 In this case, the coordinates for Forestdale 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 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. |
| <4> | 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 Forestdale to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.736 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.364 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.323 degrees. |