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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 Alameda, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Alameda and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Alameda:
    • 45.555118, -122.630651
    • 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 Alameda
  • 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 Alameda ...

We found eleven communities that share the name Alameda.

Within Oregon, the name Alameda is unique.

Beyond Oregon, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eleven communities, ten are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Alameda County
      • This Alameda is located in Alameda County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km]<1> to the south of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of Alameda.
      • Kern County
      • This Alameda is located in Kern County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km] to the south southeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kern County community of Alameda.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson 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 Colorado community of Alameda [Jefferson County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Alameda is located in Hillsborough County and lies 2,497 miles [4,018.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Alameda.
      • Miami-Dade County
      • This Alameda is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 2,697 miles [4,340.4 km] to the east southeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Alameda.
    • Idaho
      • Bannock County
      • This Alameda is located in Bannock County and lies 535 miles [861 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bannock County community of Alameda.
    • Kansas
      • Kingman County
      • This Alameda is located in Kingman County and lies 1,377 miles [2,216.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kingman County community of Alameda.
    • Maryland
      • Calvert County
      • This Alameda is located in Calvert County and lies 2,372 miles [3,817.4 km]<1> to the east of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Alameda.
    • New Mexico
      • Bernalillo County
      • This Alameda is located in Bernalillo County and lies 1,101 miles [1,771.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bernalillo County community of Alameda.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Alameda lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Alameda that is located in Multnomah County.
    • Texas
      • Eastland County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Eastland County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eastland County community of Alameda.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Alameda ...

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.

  • Bridlemile
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridlemile have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridlemile
    • Bridlemile is located in Multnomah County
  • Champ
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champ have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
    • Champ is located in Multnomah County
  • Errol
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Errol have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Errol
    • Errol is located in Clackamas County
  • Errol Heights
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Errol Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Errol Heights
    • Errol Heights is located in Multnomah County
  • Fir
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fir have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fir
    • Fir is located in Multnomah County
  • Fisher
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher
    • Fisher is located in Clark County (WA)
  • Gilbert Station
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Station
    • Gilbert Station is located in Multnomah County
  • Golf Junction
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf Junction
    • Golf Junction is located in Clackamas County
  • Graham
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graham have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
    • Graham is located in Multnomah County
  • Green Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
    • Green Hills is located in Multnomah County
  • Hemlock
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock
    • Hemlock is located in Multnomah County
  • Image
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Image have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Image
    • Image is located in Clark County (WA)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Kellogg Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kellogg Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellogg Park
      • Kellogg Park is located in Multnomah County
    • Kings Heights
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Heights
      • Kings Heights is located in Multnomah County
    • Ladds Circle
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ladds Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladds Circle
      • Ladds Circle is located in Multnomah County
    • Lents
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lents have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lents
      • Lents is located in Multnomah County
    • Lents Junction
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lents Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lents Junction
      • Lents Junction is located in Multnomah County
    • Luther
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther
      • Luther is located in Clackamas County
    • Officers Row
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Officers Row have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Officers Row
      • Officers Row is located in Clark County (WA)
    • Sentinel Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sentinel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sentinel Hill
      • Sentinel Hill is located in Multnomah County
    • University Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Multnomah County

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

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

  • Portland, which is the Seat of Multnomah County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Salem, which is the State Capital of Oregon, lies 46 miles [74 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Alameda to Salem, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,343 miles [3,770.7 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 92 days and walking would take 134 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,912 miles [11,123.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,674 miles [12,350.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,787 miles [9,313.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Alameda. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Multnomah County: www.co.multnomah.or.us/

The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Alameda) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alameda. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.5551, Longitude: -122.6307       In this case, the coordinates for Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda, 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 Alameda 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 341.014 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.491 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 328.09 degrees.









 

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