Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Creek View, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Creek View and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Creek View
- 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 Creek View:
- 27.838500, -82.308300
- 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 Creek View
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Creek View is near Manatee County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Manatee County
- eBird sighting report for Polk County
- 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 Creek View ...
We found four communities that share the name Creek View.
Within Florida, the name Creek View is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Georgia
- Cherokee County
- This Creek View is located in Cherokee County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Creek View that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Creek View.
- Columbia County
- This Creek View is located in Columbia County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km] to the north of the Creek View that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Creek View.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Creek View is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Creek View that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Creek View.
- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- This Creek View is located in Forsyth County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the north of the Creek View that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Creek View.
- Georgia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Creek View ...
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.
- Alpine
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Cedar Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Chancey Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chancey Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey Farms
- Chancey Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Covewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Creekside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Eagle Watch
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Watch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Watch
- Eagle Watch is located in Hillsborough County
- Emerald Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Creek
- Emerald Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
- Hickory Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Highlands
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
- Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Hidden Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
- Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
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- Indian Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jojo
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Lake Fantasia
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Fantasia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Fantasia
- Lake Fantasia is located in Hillsborough County
- Leonard Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard Woods
- Leonard Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Lynnhaven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Mays Greenglades
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Greenglades have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Greenglades
- Mays Greenglades is located in Hillsborough County
- Minor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Paddock Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Oaks
- Paddock Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Panther Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panther Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther Trace
- Panther Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Peru ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Pine Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Trace
- Pine Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Ponderosa
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - River Rapids
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Rapids
- River Rapids is located in Hillsborough County
- River Walk
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Walk
- River Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Rivers Edge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers Edge
- Rivers Edge is located in Hillsborough County
- Riverview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
- Riverview is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverview <3>
- Riverwoods Hammock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwoods Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods Hammock
- Riverwoods Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
- Rock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Scenic Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
- Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Shadow Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Ridge
- Shadow Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Shadow Run
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Run
- Shadow Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Cove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Cove
- Shady Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks
- Shady Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Shoals
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Still Waters Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Waters Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Waters Landing
- Still Waters Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Summer Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Springs
- Summer Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Summerview Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerview Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerview Oaks
- Summerview Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunbeam Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunbeam Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunbeam Park
- Sunbeam Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Indian Hills
How Far From Creek View 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 Creek View to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Creek View and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Creek View to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 215 miles [346 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 821 miles [1,321.3 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,617 miles [10,649 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,185 miles [8,344.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Creek View. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Creek View) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Creek View. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.8385, Longitude: -82.3083 In this case, the coordinates for Creek View 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Creek View to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.741 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.109 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.866 degrees. |