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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 Heatherton Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Heatherton Heights 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 Heatherton Heights:
    • 28.049500, -82.376100
    • 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 Heatherton Heights
  • 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 Heatherton Heights ...

We found one communities that share the name Heatherton Heights.

Within Florida, the name Heatherton Heights is unique.

Beyond Florida, there is another community also named Heatherton Heights in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Montgomery County
      • This Heatherton Heights is located in Montgomery County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Heatherton Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Heatherton Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Heatherton Heights ...

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.

  • Arabian Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arabian Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arabian Acres
    • Arabian Acres is located in Hillsborough County
  • Clearview
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
    • Cypress Point is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golden Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Terrace
    • Golden Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Creek
    • Hidden Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Highland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
    • Highland is located in Hillsborough County
  • John Knox Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Knox Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Knox Village
    • John Knox Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Linda Diane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Diane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Diane
    • Linda Diane is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marian
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marian have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marian
    • Marian is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mendoza
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendoza have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendoza
    • Mendoza is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pilgrims Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrims Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrims Place
    • Pilgrims Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Puritan Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Puritan Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puritan Heights
    • Puritan Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • River Bluffs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bluffs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bluffs
      • River Bluffs is located in Hillsborough County
    • River Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Run
      • River Run is located in Hillsborough County
    • Riveredge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riveredge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riveredge
      • Riveredge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Royal Greens
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Greens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Greens
      • Royal Greens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rustic Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Village
      • Rustic Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Heights
      • Temple Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hills
      • Temple Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Knoll
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Knoll
      • Temple Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Oaks
      • Temple Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Park
      • Temple Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Highlands
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Highlands
      • Terrace Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Hill
      • Terrace Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Oaks
      • Terrace Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Overlook
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Overlook
      • Terrace Overlook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Park
      • Terrace Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace River
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace River
      • Terrace River is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Village
      • Terrace Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Walk
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Walk
      • Terrace Walk is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Square
      • University Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vista Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Ridge
      • Vista Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Whisper Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Cove
      • Whisper Cove is located in Hillsborough County

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Heatherton Heights to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>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 809 miles [1,302 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,611 miles [10,639.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,279 miles [11,714.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Heatherton Heights. 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- Heatherton Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Heatherton Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0495, Longitude: -82.3761       In this case, the coordinates for Heatherton Heights 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 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.
<4>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 Heatherton Heights to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.793 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.198 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.844 degrees.









 

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