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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 Blackwater, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Blackwater 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 Blackwater:
    • 28.115700, -82.059200
    • 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 Blackwater
  • 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 Blackwater ...

We found eighteen communities that share the name Blackwater.

Within Florida, the name Blackwater is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eighteen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Pinal County
      • This Blackwater is located in Pinal County and lies 1,781 miles [2,866.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pinal County community of Blackwater.
    • British Columbia
      • This Blackwater lies 2,704 miles [4,351.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Blackwater is located in Sussex County and lies 822 miles [1,322.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Blackwater.
    • Kentucky
      • Laurel County
      • This Blackwater is located in Laurel County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the north of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laurel County community of Blackwater.
      • Menifee County
      • This Blackwater is located in Menifee County and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km] to the north of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menifee County community of Blackwater.
      • Wolfe County
      • Although located in Wolfe County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wolfe County community of Blackwater.
    • Maine
      • Aroostook County
      • This Blackwater is located in Aroostook County and lies 1,468 miles [2,362.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Blackwater.
    • Maryland
      • Dorchester County
      • This Blackwater is located in Dorchester County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Blackwater.
    • Mississippi
      • Kemper County
      • This Blackwater is located in Kemper County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kemper County community of Blackwater.
      • Lafayette 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 Mississippi community of Blackwater [Lafayette County].
      • Marshall County
      • This Blackwater is located in Marshall County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km] to the northwest of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Blackwater.
    • Missouri
      • Cooper County
      • This Blackwater is located in Cooper County and lies 977 miles [1,572.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cooper County community of Blackwater.
      • Johnson County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Blackwater [Johnson County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Strafford County
      • This Blackwater is located in Strafford County and lies 1,214 miles [1,953.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Strafford County community of Blackwater.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Blackwater.
    • Virginia
      • Lee County
      • This Blackwater is located in Lee County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<1> to the north of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Blackwater.
      • Mathews County
      • This Blackwater is located in Mathews County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km] to the north northeast of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mathews County community of Blackwater.
      • Virginia Beach City
      • This Blackwater is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 681 miles [1,096 km] to the north northeast of the Blackwater that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Blackwater.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Blackwater ...

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.

  • Big Water
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Water have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Water
    • Big Water is located in Hillsborough County
  • Carolyn Gardens
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolyn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolyn Gardens
    • Carolyn Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cattlemans Cove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cattlemans Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cattlemans Cove
    • Cattlemans Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cherry Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
    • Cherry Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Colonial Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Deer Creek Hollow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek Hollow
    • Deer Creek Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Four Seasons
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Seasons have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
    • Four Seasons is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gordon Oaks
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Oaks
    • Gordon Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Griffin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Griffin is located in Polk County
  • Ham Oaks
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ham Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ham Oaks
    • Ham Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kathleen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Knights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knights
    • Knights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Leaning Pine
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaning Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaning Pine
      • Leaning Pine is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mayday Oaks
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayday Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayday Oaks
      • Mayday Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Miley Trace
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miley Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miley Trace
      • Miley Trace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mimosa Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
      • Mimosa Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mystic Oaks
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Oaks
      • Mystic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orange Crest
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Crest
      • Orange Crest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Paradise Oaks
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Oaks
      • Paradise Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Providence
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Polk County
    • Ramblin Oaks
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblin Oaks
      • Ramblin Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rustic Oaks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks
      • Rustic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rustic Oaks Plantation
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks Plantation
      • Rustic Oaks Plantation is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terry Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry Park
      • Terry Park is located in Hillsborough County

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Blackwater to Tampa, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 208 miles [334.7 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 798 miles [1,284.3 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,593 miles [10,610.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,261 miles [11,685.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,161 miles [8,305.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Blackwater) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Blackwater. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.1157, Longitude: -82.0592       In this case, the coordinates for Blackwater 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Blackwater 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>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 Blackwater, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Blackwater to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.63 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.019 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.73 degrees.




 

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