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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 Altamont, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Altamont 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 Altamont:
    • 33.211507, -87.498894
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Altamont
  • 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:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa County
    • Since Altamont is near Hale County and also Bibb County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Hale County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Bibb 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Altamont

Communities Also Named Altamont ...

We found 24 communities that are also named Altamont.

Within Alabama, the name Altamont is unique.

Beyond Alabama, we know of 24 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 22 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • British Columbia
      • This Altamont lies 2,132 miles [3,431.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • California
      • Alameda County
      • This Altamont is located in Alameda County and lies 1,935 miles [3,114.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of Altamont.
    • Florida
      • Orange 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 Altamont [Orange County].
    • Illinois
      • Effingham County
      • This Altamont is located in Effingham County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km]<1> to the north of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Effingham County community of Altamont.
      • Madison County
      • This Altamont is located in Madison County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the north northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Altamont.
    • Indiana
      • Tippecanoe 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 Altamont [Tippecanoe County].
    • Kansas
      • Labette County
      • This Altamont is located in Labette County and lies 518 miles [833.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Labette County community of Altamont.
    • Kentucky
      • Laurel 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 Kentucky community of Altamont [Laurel County].
    • Manitoba
      • This Altamont lies 1,255 miles [2,019.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • Maryland
      • Garrett County
      • This Altamont is located in Garrett County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garrett County community of Altamont.
    • Missouri
      • Daviess County
      • This Altamont is located in Daviess County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Daviess County community of Altamont.
    • New Mexico
      • Rio Arriba County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Rio Arriba County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rio Arriba County community of Altamont.
    • New York
      • Albany County
      • This Altamont is located in Albany County and lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albany County community of Altamont.
      • Franklin County
      • This Altamont is located in Franklin County and lies 1,032 miles [1,660.8 km] to the northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Altamont.
    • North Carolina
      • Avery County
      • This Altamont is located in Avery County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Avery County community of Altamont.
    • Ohio
      • Jefferson County
      • This Altamont is located in Jefferson County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Altamont.
    • Oregon
      • Klamath County
      • This Altamont is located in Klamath County and lies 1,955 miles [3,146.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klamath County community of Altamont.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Schuylkill County
      • This Altamont is located in Schuylkill County and lies 811 miles [1,305.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Altamont.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenville 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 South Carolina community of Altamont [Greenville County].
    • South Dakota
      • Deuel County
      • This Altamont is located in Deuel County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Deuel County community of Altamont.
    • Tennessee
      • Grundy County
      • This Altamont is located in Grundy County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grundy County community of Altamont.
    • Utah
      • Duchesne County
      • This Altamont is located in Duchesne County and lies 1,348 miles [2,169.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duchesne County community of Altamont.
    • Wisconsin
      • Bayfield 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 Wisconsin community of Altamont [Bayfield County].
    • Wyoming
      • Uinta County
      • This Altamont is located in Uinta County and lies 1,388 miles [2,233.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Altamont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Uinta County community of Altamont.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Altamont ...

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.

  • Box Springs
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
  • Cedar Crest
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Cedar Crest is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Crest
  • Cedar Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Cedar Knoll is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Knoll
  • Cherokee Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Cherokee Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
  • Cherry Dale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Cherry Dale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Dale
  • Cherrywood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Cloverdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Cloverdale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
  • Coventry
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Coventry is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
  • Covey Chase
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Covey Chase is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covey Chase
  • Deep Wood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Deep Wood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Wood
  • Echo Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Echo Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hill
  • Elm Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Elm Ridge is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Ridge
  • Continue List   (26 more) ...
    • Fairway Drive
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Fairway Drive is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Drive
    • Forest Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Forest Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
    • Fox Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Fox Run is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Green Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
    • Hickory Forest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Hickory Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Forest
    • High Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • Hillcrest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Hillcrest is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillswood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Hillswood is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillswood
    • Hurricane Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Hurricane Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane Hills
    • Indian Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Indian Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Kennedy Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
    • Lake Shore
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
    • Lynn Haven
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
    • Meadowbrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Meadowbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Riverchase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Riverchase is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverchase
    • Riverview
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Riverview is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
    • Rollingwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Rollingwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
    • Rosewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Rosewood is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosewood
    • Springbrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Springbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
    • University
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • University is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • University Place is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
    • Warrior Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Warrior Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior Heights
    • Wood Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Wood Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Village
    • Woodland Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
    • Woodland Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
    • Woodland Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace

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

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

  • Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 90 miles [144.8 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Altamont 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 most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 703 miles [1,131.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,595 miles [10,613.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,305 miles [11,756.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,181 miles [8,338 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

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- Altamont) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Altamont 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 Altamont, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Altamont to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Altamont. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2115, Longitude: -87.4989       In this case, the coordinates for Altamont have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.076 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.707 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.64 degrees.