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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 Country Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Country Estates 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 Country Estates:
    • 33.634547, -86.666655
    • 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 Country Estates
  • 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 Country Estates ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Country Estates.

There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Country Estates.

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

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Dale County
      • This Country Estates is located in Dale County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dale County community of Country Estates.
    • Montgomery County
      • This Country Estates is located in Montgomery County and lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the south of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Country Estates.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai County
      • This Country Estates is located in Yavapai County and lies 1,437 miles [2,312.6 km]<1> to the west of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yavapai County community of Country Estates.
    • Arkansas
      • Conway County
      • This Country Estates is located in Conway County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Country Estates.
    • Colorado
      • Broomfield County
      • This Country Estates is located in Broomfield County and lies 1,104 miles [1,776.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broomfield County community of Country Estates.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Country Estates is located in Sussex County and lies 727 miles [1,170 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Country Estates.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Country Estates is located in Broward County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Country Estates.
    • North Carolina
      • Johnston County
      • This Country Estates is located in Johnston County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnston County community of Country Estates.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Cumberland County
      • This Country Estates is located in Cumberland County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Country Estates.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Country Estates is located in Anderson County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Country Estates.
    • Texas
      • San Patricio County
      • This Country Estates is located in San Patricio County and lies 738 miles [1,187.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Patricio County community of Country Estates.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Country Estates is located in Davis County and lies 1,472 miles [2,369 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Country Estates.
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Country Estates is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,462 miles [2,352.9 km] to the west northwest of the Country Estates that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Country Estates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Country Estates ...

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.

  • Airport Highlands
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Highlands
    • Airport Highlands is located in Jefferson County
  • Arrowhead
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Jefferson County
  • Center Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Chalkville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalkville
    • Chalkville is located in Jefferson County
  • Clay
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
    • Clay is located in Jefferson County
    • Estimated population in 2015: 9,655 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clay <3>
  • Dale ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale
    • Dale is located in Blount County
  • Eagle Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Ridge
    • Eagle Ridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Echo Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hills
    • Echo Hills is located in Jefferson County
  • Larkwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larkwood
    • Larkwood is located in Jefferson County
  • Liberty Highlands
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Highlands
    • Liberty Highlands is located in Jefferson County
  • Queenstown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
    • Queenstown is located in Jefferson County
  • Rock Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Ridge
    • Rock Ridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Rolling Hills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Jefferson County
    • Roper
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roper
      • Roper is located in Jefferson County
    • Rose Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Jefferson County
    • Saddlewood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddlewood
      • Saddlewood is located in Jefferson County
    • Spring Garden
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
      • Spring Garden is located in Jefferson County
    • Sun Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
      • Sun Valley is located in Jefferson County
    • Zion City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion City
      • Zion City is located in Jefferson County

How Far From Country Estates to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Country Estates to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Country Estates to Birmingham, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 89 miles [143.2 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 647 miles [1,041.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,540 miles [10,525.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,249 miles [11,666.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,125 miles [8,247.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Country Estates. 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Country Estates) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Country Estates. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6345, Longitude: -86.6667       In this case, the coordinates for Country Estates 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 Country Estates 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 313.602 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.217 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.217 degrees.









 

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