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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 Highland Manor, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Highland Manor 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 Highland Manor:
    • 27.916100, -82.257700
    • 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 Highland Manor
  • 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 Highland Manor ...

We found two communities that share the name Highland Manor.

Within Florida, the name Highland Manor is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This Highland Manor is located in Hamilton County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Highland Manor that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Highland Manor.
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Highland Manor is located in Dane County and lies 1,116 miles [1,796 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Highland Manor that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Highland Manor.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Highland Manor ...

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.

  • Bent Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bonterra
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonterra have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonterra
    • Bonterra is located in Hillsborough County
  • Canter
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canter
    • Canter is located in Hillsborough County
  • Carriage Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Park
    • Carriage Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chickasaw Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
    • Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Citrus Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Wood
    • Citrus Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Copper Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copper Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper Ridge
    • Copper Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eden Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Wood
    • Eden Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Garden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
    • Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Greenhills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenhills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenhills
    • Greenhills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harder Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harder Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harder Oaks
    • Harder Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvest Field
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Field have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Field
    • Harvest Field is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Hickory Hammock
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
      • Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hickory Lakes
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
      • Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
    • Holiday Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
      • Holiday Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hunter Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Place
      • Hunter Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Indian Trails
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Trails
      • Indian Trails is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jerrys
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerrys have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerrys
      • Jerrys is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kingsway Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Heights
      • Kingsway Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Legends Pass
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legends Pass have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legends Pass
      • Legends Pass is located in Hillsborough County
    • Leonard
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard
      • Leonard is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
      • Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
    • Park Meadow
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Meadow
      • Park Meadow is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
      • Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Dale
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Dale
      • Ridge Dale is located in Hillsborough County
    • Royal Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Oaks Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
      • Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Timber Knoll
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Knoll
      • Timber Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wildwood Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Hollow
      • Wildwood Hollow is located in Hillsborough County

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Highland Manor to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 815 miles [1,311.6 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<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 Highland Manor. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Highland Manor) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Highland Manor. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9161, Longitude: -82.2577       In this case, the coordinates for Highland Manor 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 Highland Manor 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 310.72 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.095 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.834 degrees.









 

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