Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hilltop, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hilltop and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hilltop
- 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 Hilltop:
- 33.342612, -86.929992
- 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 Hilltop
- 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 Hilltop is near Shelby County and also Tuscaloosa County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Shelby County
- eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa 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 Hilltop ...
We found 49 communities that share the name Hilltop.
Within Alabama, the name Hilltop is unique.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 48 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Cochise County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Hilltop [Cochise County].
- Mohave County
- This Hilltop is located in Mohave County and lies 1,546 miles [2,488 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mohave County community of Hilltop.
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Menard County
- This Hilltop is located in Menard County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menard County community of Hilltop.
- Saint Clair County
- This Hilltop is located in Saint Clair County and lies 402 miles [647 km] to the north northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Hilltop.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Grant County
- This Hilltop is located in Grant County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Hilltop.
- Grayson County
- This Hilltop is located in Grayson County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km] to the north of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Hilltop.
- Logan County
- This Hilltop is located in Logan County and lies 229 miles [368.5 km] to the north of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Hilltop.
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Hilltop lies 1,350 miles [2,172.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Hilltop is located in Carroll County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hilltop.
- Howard County
- This Hilltop is located in Howard County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km] to the northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Hilltop.
- Michigan
- Berrien County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Hilltop [Berrien County].
- Grand Traverse County
- This Hilltop is located in Grand Traverse County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<2> to the north of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grand Traverse County community of Hilltop.
- Marquette County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Hilltop [Marquette County].
- Minnesota
- Anoka County
- This Hilltop is located in Anoka County and lies 875 miles [1,408.2 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anoka County community of Hilltop.
- Polk County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Hilltop [Polk County].
- Missouri
- Barry County
- This Hilltop is located in Barry County and lies 453 miles [729 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barry County community of Hilltop.
- Scott County
- This Hilltop is located in Scott County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km] to the north northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Hilltop.
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Guilford County
- This Hilltop is located in Guilford County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Hilltop.
- Lincoln County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Hilltop [Lincoln County].
- Ohio
- Franklin County
- This Hilltop is located in Franklin County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Hilltop.
- Miami County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Hilltop [Miami County].
- Monroe County
- This Hilltop is located in Monroe County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km] to the north northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Hilltop.
- Trumbull County
- This Hilltop is located in Trumbull County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of Hilltop.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- This Hilltop is located in Bedford County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Hilltop.
- Henry County
- This Hilltop is located in Henry County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the north northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hilltop.
- Montgomery County
- This Hilltop is located in Montgomery County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km] to the north of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hilltop.
- Rutherford County
- This Hilltop is located in Rutherford County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km] to the north of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Hilltop.
- Texas
- Bexar County
- This Hilltop is located in Bexar County and lies 730 miles [1,174.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bexar County community of Hilltop.
- Frio County
- This Hilltop is located in Frio County and lies 791 miles [1,273 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frio County community of Hilltop.
- Gillespie County
- This Hilltop is located in Gillespie County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gillespie County community of Hilltop.
- Starr County
- This Hilltop is located in Starr County and lies 862 miles [1,387.3 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Starr County community of Hilltop.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Hilltop is located in Davis County and lies 1,462 miles [2,352.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Hilltop.
- Salt Lake County
- This Hilltop is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,456 miles [2,343.2 km] to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Hilltop.
- Virginia
- Washington
- King County
- This Hilltop is located in King County and lies 2,069 miles [3,329.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Hilltop.
- Whatcom County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Hilltop [Whatcom County].
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Arizona
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hilltop ...
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.
- Cloverdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Jefferson County
- Eden Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Ridge
- Eden Ridge is located in Jefferson County
- Glen Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hills
- Glen Hills is located in Jefferson County
- Greenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
- Greenwood is located in Jefferson County
- High Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Jefferson County
- Hopewell
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Laceys Chapel
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laceys Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laceys Chapel
- Laceys Chapel is located in Jefferson County
- Loveless Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveless Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveless Park
- Loveless Park is located in Jefferson County
- Pine Crest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
- Pine Crest is located in Jefferson County
- Pleasant Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in Jefferson County
- Rice
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Rockdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Continue List (6 more) ...
- Rolling Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
- Rolling Ridge is located in Jefferson County
- Shades Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shades Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shades Run
- Shades Run is located in Jefferson County
- Shady Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Brook
- Shady Brook is located in Jefferson County
- Shadywood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Weeping Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weeping Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weeping Oaks
- Weeping Oaks is located in Shelby County
- Whispering Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
- Whispering Oaks is located in Jefferson County
- Rolling Ridge
How Far From Hilltop to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hilltop to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hilltop and extending to:
- Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hilltop to Birmingham, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 76 miles [122.3 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 671 miles [1,079.9 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 27 days and walking would take 39 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,565 miles [10,565.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,274 miles [11,706.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,150 miles [8,288.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hilltop. 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> | 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 Hilltop, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | 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- Hilltop) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hilltop. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3426, Longitude: -86.9300 In this case, the coordinates for Hilltop have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Hilltop 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. |
| <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 Hilltop 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 313.742 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.339 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.385 degrees. |