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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 Hillview, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hillview 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 Hillview:
    • 33.222340, -87.445003
    • 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 Hillview
  • 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 Hillview ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Hillview.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Hillview.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eighteen communities, fifteen are located in the United States and five are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Jefferson County
      • This Hillview is located in Jefferson County and lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hillview.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Santa Clara 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 California community of Hillview [Santa Clara County].
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Hillview is located in Bibb County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<1> to the east of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Hillview.
    • Idaho
      • Bonneville 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 Idaho community of Hillview [Bonneville County].
    • Illinois
      • Greene County
      • This Hillview is located in Greene County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Hillview.
    • Kentucky
      • Bullitt County
      • This Hillview is located in Bullitt County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bullitt County community of Hillview.
      • Edmonson County
      • This Hillview is located in Edmonson County and lies 289 miles [465.1 km] to the north northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edmonson County community of Hillview.
    • Manitoba
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • Maryland
      • Harford County
      • This Hillview is located in Harford County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Hillview.
    • Minnesota
      • Otter Tail County
      • This Hillview is located in Otter Tail County and lies 1,015 miles [1,633.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otter Tail County community of Hillview.
    • New York
      • Rensselaer 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 New York community of Hillview [Rensselaer County].
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Hillview lies 2,009 miles [3,233.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Hillview lies 1,364 miles [2,195.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • Ontario
      • This Hillview lies 957 miles [1,540.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Hillview is located in Aiken County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km]<1> to the east of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Hillview.
      • Orangeburg County
      • This Hillview is located in Orangeburg County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km] to the east of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Hillview.
    • Tennessee
      • Wilson County
      • This Hillview is located in Wilson County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Hillview.
    • West Virginia
      • Cabell County
      • This Hillview is located in Cabell County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cabell County community of Hillview.
      • Marion County
      • This Hillview is located in Marion County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km] to the northeast of the Hillview that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Hillview.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hillview ...

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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
    • Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cherrywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cottondale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottondale
    • Cottondale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottondale <4>
  • Cottonwood Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
    • Cottonwood Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Deep Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deep Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Wood
    • Deep Wood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Echo Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hill
    • Echo Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Elm Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Ridge
    • Elm Ridge is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Fleetwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleetwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleetwood
    • Fleetwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Green Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
    • Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • High Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hillswood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillswood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillswood
    • Hillswood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hurricane Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurricane Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane Hills
    • Hurricane Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Kennedy Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
      • Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lake Shore
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
      • Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lynn Haven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
      • Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Old Mill Trace
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Mill Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mill Trace
      • Old Mill Trace is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
      • Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Pines
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
      • Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Terrace
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
      • Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hillview 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 88 miles [141.6 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Hillview to Montgomery, with an average speed<5>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 5 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 700 miles [1,126.5 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,592 miles [10,608.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,302 miles [11,751.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,178 miles [8,333.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.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- Hillview) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hillview. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2223, Longitude: -87.4450       In this case, the coordinates for Hillview 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 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 Hillview 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Hillview 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 314.044 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.672 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.616 degrees.









 

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