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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 Gum Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs:
    • 34.699259, -92.325707
    • 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 Gum Springs
  • 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 Gum Springs ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Gum Springs.

There are four communities within Arkansas that are also named Gum Springs.

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

  • Communities Located In Arkansas ...
    • Clark County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Clark County and lies 62 miles [99.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Gum Springs.
    • Cleveland County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Cleveland County and lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<1> to the south of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Gum Springs.
    • Newton County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Newton County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Gum Springs.
    • White County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Gum Springs [White County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Blount County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Blount County and lies 325 miles [523 km]<1> to the east of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Gum Springs.
      • Etowah County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Gum Springs [Etowah County].
      • Talladega County
      • Although located in Talladega County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Gum Springs.
    • Georgia
      • Bartow County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Bartow County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the east of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Gum Springs.
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Montgomery County and lies 899 miles [1,446.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Gum Springs.
    • Mississippi
      • Simpson County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Simpson County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Gum Springs.
      • Winston County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Winston County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km] to the east southeast of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winston County community of Gum Springs.
    • North Carolina
      • Chatham County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Chatham County and lies 741 miles [1,192.5 km]<1> to the east of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Gum Springs.
    • Tennessee
      • Lawrence County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Lawrence County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km]<1> to the east of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Gum Springs.
      • Lincoln County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Lincoln County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the east of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Gum Springs.
      • Macon County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Macon County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km] to the east northeast of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macon County community of Gum Springs.
    • Texas
      • Cass County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Cass County and lies 158 miles [254.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Gum Springs.
      • Harrison County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Harrison County and lies 205 miles [329.9 km] to the southwest of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Gum Springs.
      • Rusk County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Rusk County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km] to the southwest of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rusk County community of Gum Springs.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Gum Springs is located in Fairfax County and lies 887 miles [1,427.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Gum Springs that is located in Pulaski County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Gum Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Gum Springs ...

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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    • Cloverdale is located in Pulaski County
  • Deer Meadow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Meadow
    • Deer Meadow is located in Pulaski County
  • Douglas Corner
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglas Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglas Corner
    • Douglas Corner is located in Pulaski County
  • Hot Springs Junction
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hot Springs Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Springs Junction
    • Hot Springs Junction is located in Pulaski County
  • Little Rock
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Mabelvale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mabelvale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mabelvale
    • Mabelvale is located in Pulaski County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mabelvale <4>
  • Meadowcliff
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowcliff
    • Meadowcliff is located in Pulaski County
  • Pecan Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Lake
    • Pecan Lake is located in Pulaski County
  • Ponderosa
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponderosa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
    • Ponderosa is located in Pulaski County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Rosedale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Pulaski County
    • Rusty Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rusty Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rusty Pines
      • Rusty Pines is located in Pulaski County
    • Skylark
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skylark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skylark
      • Skylark is located in Pulaski County
    • Sweet Home
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Home
      • Sweet Home is located in Pulaski County
    • Woodland Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Ridge
      • Woodland Ridge is located in Pulaski County
    • Woodyardville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodyardville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodyardville
      • Woodyardville is located in Pulaski County

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

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

  • Little Rock, which is the Seat of Pulaski County, lies just to the Northeast.
  • Little Rock, which is the State Capital of Arkansas, lies just to the northeast (NE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 892 miles [1,435.5 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Gum Springs to White House, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 51 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 35 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,715 miles [10,806.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,443 miles [11,978.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,320 miles [8,561.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Pulaski County: www.co.pulaski.ar.us/

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.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 from Point A (ie- Gum Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Gum Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6993, Longitude: -92.3257       In this case, the coordinates for Gum Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Gum Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Gum Springs 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 317.21 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 313.544 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.401 degrees.




 

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