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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 Mariners Cove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mariners Cove 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 Mariners Cove:
    • 33.295950, -87.509727
    • 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 Mariners Cove
  • 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 Mariners Cove ...

We found two communities that share the name Mariners Cove.

Within Alabama, the name Mariners Cove is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Mariners Cove is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 727 miles [1,170 km]<1> to the northeast of the Mariners Cove that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Mariners Cove.
      • Cecil County
      • This Mariners Cove is located in Cecil County and lies 776 miles [1,248.9 km] to the northeast of the Mariners Cove that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Mariners Cove.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Mariners Cove ...

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.

  • Burnt Pine
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Pine
    • Burnt Pine is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cherrywood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Chestnut Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
    • Chestnut Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Covey Chase
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covey Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covey Chase
    • Covey Chase is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Elm Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Ridge
    • Elm Ridge is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Flatwoods
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flatwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
    • Flatwoods is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Four Winds
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Winds
    • Four Winds is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Fox Run
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Green Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
    • Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Green Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
    • Green Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Heritage Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
    • Heritage Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • High Forest
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Forest
    • High Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hightown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hightown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightown
      • Hightown is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Indian Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Indian Lake
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
      • Indian Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Kennedy Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
      • Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Riverchase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverchase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverchase
      • Riverchase is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Riverview
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
      • Riverview is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Riverwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Rollingwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
      • Rollingwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Roselawn
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roselawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roselawn
      • Roselawn is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Smoke Rise
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smoke Rise have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoke Rise
      • Smoke Rise is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Vista Granda
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Granda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Granda
      • Vista Granda is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Warrior Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrior Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior Heights
      • Warrior Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Wood Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Village
      • Wood Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Yacht Club Bay
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yacht Club Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yacht Club Bay
      • Yacht Club Bay is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

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

  • Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Mariners Cove to Montgomery, with an average speed<3>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 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,591 miles [10,607.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,301 miles [11,749.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,178 miles [8,333.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mariners Cove. 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mariners Cove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mariners Cove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2959, Longitude: -87.5097       In this case, the coordinates for Mariners Cove 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 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.
<4>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 Mariners Cove to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.088 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.733 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.628 degrees.









 

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