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

When in Feather Sound, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Feather Sound 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 Feather Sound:
    • 27.901045, -82.673886
    • 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 Feather Sound
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Feather Sound ...

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.

  • Ball
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ball have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ball
    • Ball is located in Hillsborough County
  • Beans
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans
    • Beans is located in Hillsborough County
  • Canal Shores
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canal Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canal Shores
    • Canal Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Carol Shores
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carol Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carol Shores
    • Carol Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Clearwater
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Cloverdale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    • Cloverdale is located in Hillsborough County
  • Coachman
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coachman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coachman
    • Coachman is located in Pinellas County
  • Crestridge
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestridge
    • Crestridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cross Bayou
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Bayou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Bayou
    • Cross Bayou is located in Pinellas County
  • Dana Shores
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dana Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana Shores
    • Dana Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Forest Park
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Four Corners
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
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    • Harbor Bluffs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Harbor Palms
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Palms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Palms
      • Harbor Palms is located in Pinellas County
    • Harbor Shores
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Shores
      • Harbor Shores is located in Hillsborough County
    • High Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
      • High Point is located in Pinellas County
    • Highpoint
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highpoint have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highpoint
      • Highpoint is located in Pinellas County
    • Holiday Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Village
      • Holiday Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Holly Park
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Park
      • Holly Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jane Terrace
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jane Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jane Terrace
      • Jane Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kelloggs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelloggs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelloggs
      • Kelloggs is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lane Farms
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Farms
      • Lane Farms is located in Hillsborough County
    • Occident
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occident have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occident
      • Occident is located in Hillsborough County
    • Overlook
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
      • Overlook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Palm Bay
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Bay
      • Palm Bay is located in Hillsborough County
    • Palm Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Park
      • Palm Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Paradise
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
      • Paradise is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pelican Island
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelican Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Island
      • Pelican Island is located in Hillsborough County
    • Picadilly
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Picadilly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Picadilly
      • Picadilly is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rainbow Court
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Court
      • Rainbow Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rattlesnake
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rattlesnake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rattlesnake
      • Rattlesnake is located in Hillsborough County
    • Regency Cove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Cove
      • Regency Cove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Robinson Heights
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Heights
      • Robinson Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rocky Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Creek
      • Rocky Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rocky Ford
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ford
      • Rocky Ford is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rocky Point Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point Village
      • Rocky Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ronnie Place
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ronnie Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ronnie Place
      • Ronnie Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Safety Harbor
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Saltmarsh
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saltmarsh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltmarsh
      • Saltmarsh is located in Hillsborough County
    • Stephanie Way
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephanie Way have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephanie Way
      • Stephanie Way is located in Hillsborough County
    • Stoney Point
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
      • Stoney Point is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunset Beach
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Beach
      • Sunset Beach is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunset Camp
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Camp
      • Sunset Camp is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunset Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Park
      • Sunset Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweetwater
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
      • Sweetwater is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweetwater Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Creek
      • Sweetwater Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweetwater Farms
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Farms
      • Sweetwater Farms is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweetwater Terrace
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Terrace
      • Sweetwater Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Venetian Shores
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Shores
      • Venetian Shores is located in Hillsborough County
    • Waterfront Cove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfront Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfront Cove
      • Waterfront Cove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wood Lake
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Lake
      • Wood Lake is located in Hillsborough County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Feather Sound and extending to:

  • Clearwater, which is the Seat of Pinellas County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<3> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Feather Sound to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>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 825 miles [1,327.7 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 33 days and walking would take 47 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,631 miles [10,671.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,300 miles [11,748.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,199 miles [8,367 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Pinellas County: www.pinellascounty.org/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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- Feather Sound) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Feather Sound. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9010, Longitude: -82.6739    
<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 Feather Sound 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 310.939 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.346 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.969 degrees.




 

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