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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 Gilberts, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Gilberts 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 Gilberts:
    • 28.005400, -82.472800
    • 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 Gilberts
  • 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 Gilberts ...

We found five communities that share the name Gilberts.

Within Florida, the name Gilberts is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another five communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • El Dorado County
      • This Gilberts is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,294 miles [3,691.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Gilberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Gilberts.
      • Placer County
      • This Gilberts is located in Placer County and lies 2,296 miles [3,695.1 km] to the west northwest of the Gilberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Gilberts.
    • Illinois
      • Kane County
      • This Gilberts is located in Kane County and lies 1,028 miles [1,654.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Gilberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of Gilberts.
    • Michigan
      • Manistee 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 Michigan community of Gilberts [Manistee County].
    • Ohio
      • Darke 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 Ohio community of Gilberts [Darke County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Gilberts ...

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.

  • Aurora
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
    • Aurora is located in Hillsborough County
  • Catherine City
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catherine City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine City
    • Catherine City is located in Hillsborough County
  • Citrus Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Park
    • Citrus Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Crabcake
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crabcake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crabcake
    • Crabcake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Crest Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Dorothy Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorothy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorothy Park
    • Dorothy Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Edwards
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Egypt Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Lake
    • Egypt Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eureka
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
    • Eureka is located in Hillsborough County
  • Evelyn City
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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 northeast)
    • 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
  • Continue List   (47 more) ...
    • Georgia Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Park
      • Georgia Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golden Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Greentree
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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 northeast)
      • 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 east)
      • 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
    • Headford
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Headford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headford
      • Headford is located in Hillsborough County
    • Healthy Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
    • Homelands
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homelands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homelands
      • Homelands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hunters Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
      • Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
    • Idle Forest
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idle Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idle Forest
      • Idle Forest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Idle Grove Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idle Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idle Grove Park
      • Idle Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Karen Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Lake View Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Park
      • Lake View Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Little Eleven
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Manor Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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 north)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Mattie
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
      • Mattie is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadowbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
      • Meadowbrook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mitchell Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Mooreland
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooreland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreland
      • Mooreland is located in Hillsborough County
    • Nebraska Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nebraska Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebraska Park
      • Nebraska Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Trail
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
      • Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orange Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Heights
      • Orange Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Palm
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
    • Pine Level
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Level have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Level
      • Pine Level is located in Hillsborough County
    • Plumnelly
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Record Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Record Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Record Grove
      • Record Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • River Haven
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Haven
      • River Haven is located in Hillsborough County
    • Riverbend
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
    • Rose
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose
      • Rose is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shadowlawn
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadowlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadowlawn
      • Shadowlawn is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Nook
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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 northeast)
      • 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 Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Tripoli Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
    • Tropical Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tropical Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tropical Gardens
      • Tropical Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tuxedo Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Venetian Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Waco
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waco have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco
      • Waco is located in Hillsborough County
    • Willow Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Gilberts 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 814 miles [1,310 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 7,286 miles [11,725.7 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>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gilberts. 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 '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- Gilberts) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Gilberts. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0054, Longitude: -82.4728       In this case, the coordinates for Gilberts 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Gilberts 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 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 Gilberts 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 310.84 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.247 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.884 degrees.









 

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