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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 Cypress Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cypress Park 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 Cypress Park:
    • 27.713800, -82.367900
    • 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 Cypress Park
  • 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 Cypress Park ...

We found three communities that share the name Cypress Park.

Within Florida, the name Cypress Park is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • British Columbia
      • This Cypress Park lies 2,618 miles [4,213.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cypress Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Cypress Park is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,158 miles [3,473 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cypress Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Cypress Park.
      • Monterey 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 California community of Cypress Park [Monterey County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cypress Park ...

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.

  • Amanda
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amanda have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amanda
    • Amanda is located in Hillsborough County
  • Apollo Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • College Chase
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Chase
    • College Chase is located in Hillsborough County
  • Edgewater Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Village
    • Edgewater Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Freedom Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Village
    • Freedom Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Green Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harbour Isles
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbour Isles have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Isles
    • Harbour Isles is located in Hillsborough County
  • Island Cay
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Cay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Cay
    • Island Cay is located in Hillsborough County
  • Island Walk
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Walk
    • Island Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jones
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
    • Jones is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kims Cove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kims Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kims Cove
    • Kims Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kings
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings
    • Kings is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Leon
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
      • Leon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lookout Place
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lookout Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lookout Place
      • Lookout Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Maplewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
      • Maplewood is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mays
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays
      • Mays is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pelican Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelican Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Point
      • Pelican Point is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ranch Lands
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranch Lands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranch Lands
      • Ranch Lands is located in Hillsborough County
    • River Bend
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bend
      • River Bend is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sable Cove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sable Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sable Cove
      • Sable Cove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sandpiper Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandpiper Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpiper Point
      • Sandpiper Point is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shooks Folly
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shooks Folly have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shooks Folly
      • Shooks Folly is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sun City Center
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Twin Lake
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lake
      • Twin Lake is located in Hillsborough County
    • Willow
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow
      • Willow is located in Manatee County
    • Willow Shores
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Shores
      • Willow Shores is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wolf Branch
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Branch
      • Wolf Branch is located in Hillsborough County
    • Yorkshire
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Hillsborough County

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Cypress Park to Tampa, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 220 miles [354.1 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 830 miles [1,335.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 33 days and walking would take 48 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,625 miles [10,661.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,292 miles [11,735.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,193 miles [8,357.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cypress Park. 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- Cypress Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cypress Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.7138, Longitude: -82.3679       In this case, the coordinates for Cypress Park 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 Cypress Park 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>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 Cypress Park 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 310.762 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.116 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.91 degrees.









 

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