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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 Windsor Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Windsor Place 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 Windsor Place:
    • 40.747724, -111.866602
    • 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 Windsor Place
  • 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 Windsor Place ...

We found six communities that share the name Windsor Place.

Within Utah, the name Windsor Place is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Windsor Place is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,362 miles [2,191.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Windsor Place that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Windsor Place.
      • Saint Tammany Parish
      • This Windsor Place is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 1,431 miles [2,303 km] to the east southeast of the Windsor Place that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Windsor Place.
    • Missouri
      • Cooper County
      • This Windsor Place is located in Cooper County and lies 1,022 miles [1,644.7 km]<1> to the east of the Windsor Place that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cooper County community of Windsor Place.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Windsor Place is located in Anderson County and lies 1,646 miles [2,649 km]<1> to the east of the Windsor Place that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Windsor Place.
      • Charleston County
      • This Windsor Place is located in Charleston County and lies 1,835 miles [2,953.1 km] to the east of the Windsor Place that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Windsor Place.
    • Virginia
      • Henrico County
      • This Windsor Place is located in Henrico County and lies 1,848 miles [2,974.1 km]<1> to the east of the Windsor Place that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Windsor Place.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Windsor Place ...

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.

  • Cannon
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannon
    • Cannon is located in Salt Lake County
  • Capitol
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capitol have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol
    • Capitol is located in Salt Lake County
  • City Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for City Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for City Park
    • City Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Edwards
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Salt Lake County
  • Federal-Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal-Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal-Heights
    • Federal-Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Forest Dale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Dale
    • Forest Dale is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fountain Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Place
    • Fountain Place is located in Salt Lake County
  • Foxs
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxs
    • Foxs is located in Salt Lake County
  • Franklin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
    • Franklin is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fraternity Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fraternity Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraternity Park
    • Fraternity Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Glenn
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn
    • Glenn is located in Salt Lake County
  • Grand View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View
    • Grand View is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Granite
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite
      • Granite is located in Salt Lake County
    • Holland
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
      • Holland is located in Salt Lake County
    • Lincoln Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Village
      • Lincoln Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Martins
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins
      • Martins is located in Salt Lake County
    • Mead Circle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mead Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mead Circle
      • Mead Circle is located in Salt Lake County
    • Panorama
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panorama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama
      • Panorama is located in Salt Lake County
    • Perrys Hollow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perrys Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perrys Hollow
      • Perrys Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pratts
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts
      • Pratts is located in Salt Lake County
    • Rural
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural
      • Rural is located in Salt Lake County
    • Salt Lake City
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Silver Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Park
      • Silver Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sugar House ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar House
      • Sugar House is located in Salt Lake County
    • Syndicate Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Syndicate Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syndicate Place
      • Syndicate Place is located in Salt Lake County
    • Temple View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple View
      • Temple View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Thorn
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn
      • Thorn is located in Salt Lake County
    • University Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
      • University Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Victory Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory Village
      • Victory Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Virginia Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Wahoo
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wahoo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahoo
      • Wahoo is located in Salt Lake County

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

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

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the west northwest (WNW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,839 miles [2,959.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Windsor Place to White House, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 105 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 72 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,999 miles [11,263.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,767 miles [12,499.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,746 miles [9,247.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Salt Lake County: www.slco.org/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.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- Windsor Place) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Windsor Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7477, Longitude: -111.8666       In this case, the coordinates for Windsor Place 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 Windsor Place 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 331.904 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.46 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.755 degrees.









 

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