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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 Castle Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Castle Heights 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 Castle Heights:
    • 28.041800, -82.445000
    • 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 Castle Heights
  • 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 Castle Heights ...

We found five communities that share the name Castle Heights.

Within Florida, the name Castle Heights is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Lonoke County
      • This Castle Heights is located in Lonoke County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Castle Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lonoke County community of Castle Heights.
    • Ontario
      • This Castle Heights lies 1,257 miles [2,022.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Castle Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • Tennessee
      • Cocke County
      • This Castle Heights is located in Cocke County and lies 547 miles [880.3 km]<1> to the north of the Castle Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of Castle Heights.
    • Texas
      • McLennan 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 Texas community of Castle Heights [McLennan County].
    • Virginia
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Castle Heights is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Castle Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Castle Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Castle Heights ...

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.

  • Castle Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
    • Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Clearview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Hillsborough County
  • College Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
    • College Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Crest Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Place
    • Crest Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Curlin Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curlin Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curlin Place
    • Curlin Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Dill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
    • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Edwards
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Hillsborough County
  • Elizabeth Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Court
    • Elizabeth Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • Evelyn City
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evelyn City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evelyn City
    • Evelyn City is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fannypryde
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fannypryde have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannypryde
    • Fannypryde is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fern Cliff
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Cliff
    • Fern Cliff is located in Hillsborough County
  • Flora Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora Park
    • Flora Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (66 more) ...
    • Forest Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
      • Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golden
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
      • Golden is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golden Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
      • Golden Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golf View Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
      • Golf View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golfland Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
      • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Greentree
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
      • Greentree is located in Hillsborough County
    • Harmony Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Heights
      • Harmony Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Harris Branch
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Branch
      • Harris Branch is located in Hillsborough County
    • Harvey Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
      • Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Healthy Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Healthy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Healthy Hill
      • Healthy Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hiawatha Highlands
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiawatha Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiawatha Highlands
      • Hiawatha Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
    • High Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
      • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hill Top Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top Heights
      • Hill Top Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Independence Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
      • Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • Indian Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • John Knox Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Knox Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Knox Village
      • John Knox Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Joshuas Bend
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
      • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
    • Karen Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Heights
      • Karen Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kathryn Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kathryn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kathryn Park
      • Kathryn Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kelly Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Ridge
      • Kelly Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Linda Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Court
      • Linda Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Linda Diane
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Diane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Diane
      • Linda Diane is located in Hillsborough County
    • Little Eleven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Eleven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Eleven
      • Little Eleven is located in Hillsborough County
    • Little Henry
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Henry
      • Little Henry is located in Hillsborough County
    • Log Cabin Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
      • Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Manor Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Heights
      • Manor Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Manor Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hills
      • Manor Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marco
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marco have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marco
      • Marco is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marian
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marian have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marian
      • Marian is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marigold Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
      • Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mendoza
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendoza have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendoza
      • Mendoza is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mitchell Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Park
      • Mitchell Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Otterman
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterman
      • Otterman is located in Hillsborough County
    • Paddock Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
      • Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • Palm
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm
      • Palm is located in Hillsborough County
    • Plumnelly
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plumnelly have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumnelly
      • Plumnelly is located in Hillsborough County
    • River Bluffs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bluffs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bluffs
      • River Bluffs is located in Hillsborough County
    • Riverbend
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverbend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
      • Riverbend is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Nook
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Nook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Nook
      • Shady Nook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Spring View
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring View
      • Spring View is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sulphur Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Hill
      • Sulphur Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sulphur Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
      • Sulphur Springs is located in Hillsborough County
    • Susieanna
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Susieanna have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susieanna
      • Susieanna is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tall Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
      • Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Bluff
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Bluff
      • Temple Bluff is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Crest
      • Temple Crest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Highlands
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Highlands
      • Temple Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Knoll
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Knoll
      • Temple Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Gables
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gables have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gables
      • Terrace Gables is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Park
      • Terrace Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Village
      • Terrace Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tripoli Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tripoli Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tripoli Place
      • Tripoli Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tuxedo Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
      • Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tuxedo Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Springs
      • Tuxedo Springs is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tuxedo Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
      • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Unity Circle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Circle
      • Unity Circle is located in Hillsborough County
    • University
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for University. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
      • University is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Square
      • University Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
      • University Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Woods
      • University Woods is located in Hillsborough County
    • Venetian Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Park
      • Venetian Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vine Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Park
      • Vine Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vista Bonita
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Bonita
      • Vista Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vista Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Ridge
      • Vista Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Willow Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Pines
      • Willow Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Woodland Terrace
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Hillsborough County

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 199 miles [320.3 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Castle Heights to Tallahassee, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 811 miles [1,305.2 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,614 miles [10,644.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,283 miles [11,720.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,182 miles [8,339.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Castle Heights. 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Castle Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Castle Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0418, Longitude: -82.4450       In this case, the coordinates for Castle Heights 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Castle Heights 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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<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 Castle Heights 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 310.828 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.238 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.868 degrees.









 

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