Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Eagle Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Eagle Creek and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Eagle Creek

• 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 Eagle Creek:
  • 28.034200, -82.529800
  • 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 Eagle Creek

• 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 Eagle Creek is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
  • eBird sighting report for Pasco 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 Eagle Creek ...

We found ten communities that share the name Eagle Creek.

Within Florida, the name Eagle Creek is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Tallapoosa County
    • This Eagle Creek is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 389 miles [626 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Eagle Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Eagle Creek.
  • Arizona
    • Greenlee 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 Arizona community of Eagle Creek [Greenlee County].
  • British Columbia
    • This Eagle Creek lies 2,564 miles [4,126.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eagle Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
  • Kansas
    • Coffey 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 Kansas community of Eagle Creek [Coffey County].
    • Lyon County
    • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Eagle Creek [Lyon County].
  • Montana
    • Daniels County
    • This community is historic<3> and although located in Daniels County, we don't know where within the county.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Daniels County community of Eagle Creek.
  • Oregon
    • Clackamas County
    • This Eagle Creek is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,474 miles [3,981.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eagle Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Eagle Creek.
  • Tennessee
    • Benton County
    • This Eagle Creek is located in Benton County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Eagle Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Eagle Creek.
    • Overton 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 Tennessee community of Eagle Creek [Overton County].
  • Texas
    • Wilson County
    • This community is historic<3> and although located in Wilson County, we don't know where within the county.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Eagle Creek.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Eagle Creek ...

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.

• Cedarwood Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Village
  • Cedarwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
• Copperfield
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
  • Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
• Country Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
  • Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Crestridge
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestridge
  • Crestridge is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Glen
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Glen
  • Cypress Glen is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Hollow
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
  • Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
  • Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Tree
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Tree
  • Cypress Tree is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Willows
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Willows
  • Cypress Willows is located in Hillsborough County
• Edgewater Place
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Place
  • Edgewater Place is located in Hillsborough County
• Edna Court
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna Court
  • Edna Court is located in Hillsborough County
• Egypt Lake
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Lake
  • Egypt Lake is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Fairway Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
    • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fountain Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Park
    • Fountain Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Galleria
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galleria have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
    • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
  • Grove Point Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
    • Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hibiscus Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hibiscus Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibiscus Gardens
    • Hibiscus Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
    • Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
    • Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Idle Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idle Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idle Forest
    • Idle Forest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
    • Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
    • Indian Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jasmine Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasmine Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasmine Pond
    • Jasmine Pond is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kirby Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
    • Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
    • Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen Walk
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake View Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Heights
    • Lake View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake View Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Park
    • Lake View Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lynn Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
    • Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Meadowglen
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowglen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
    • Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
    • Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Trail
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
    • Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ocean Harbor
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
    • Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
  • Paddock Trail
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
    • Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
    • Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
    • Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
    • Pine Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Quail Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sandpiper
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandpiper have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpiper
    • Sandpiper is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shadberry Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
    • Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Springwood Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
    • Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunray Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Gardens
    • Sunray Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tarpon
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarpon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
    • Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
  • Town Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
    • Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tropical Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tropical Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tropical Gardens
    • Tropical Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Twelve Oaks Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twelve Oaks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks Village
    • Twelve Oaks Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Venetian Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Park
    • Venetian Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Village Wood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
    • Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Villager Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villager Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villager Place
    • Villager Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Sound
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound
    • Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whispering Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
    • Whispering Oaks is located in Hillsborough County

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

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

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southeast.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Eagle Creek 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 813 miles [1,308.4 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,618 miles [10,650.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,288 miles [11,728.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,186 miles [8,346.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Eagle Creek. 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/