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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 Indian Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek:
    • 25.878122, -80.137066
    • 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 Indian 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 Miami-Dade County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • eBird sighting report for Miami-Dade County
    • Since Indian Creek is near Broward County, we have provided a link to its eBird sighting report:
    • eBird sighting report for Broward 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 Indian Creek ...

We found 29 communities that share the name Indian Creek.

Within Florida, the name Indian Creek is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Bullock County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Indian Creek [Bullock County].
    • Arkansas
      • Carroll County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Indian Creek [Carroll County].
    • California
      • Calaveras County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Calaveras County and lies 2,484 miles [3,997.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calaveras County community of Indian Creek.
    • Colorado
      • Teller County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Indian Creek [Teller County].
    • Georgia
      • Dougherty County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Dougherty County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Indian Creek.
    • Illinois
      • Kane County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Kane County and lies 1,206 miles [1,940.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of Indian Creek.
      • Lake County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Lake County and lies 1,213 miles [1,952.1 km] to the north northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Indian Creek.
    • Iowa
      • Linn County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Indian Creek [Linn County].
      • Pottawattamie 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 Iowa community of Indian Creek [Pottawattamie County].
    • Kansas
      • Elk County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Indian Creek [Elk County].
      • Gove 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 Indian Creek [Gove County].
      • Johnson 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 Indian Creek [Johnson County].
      • Linn 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 Indian Creek [Linn County].
    • Kentucky
      • Knox County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Indian Creek [Knox County].
      • Pike County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Pike County and lies 804 miles [1,293.9 km]<2> to the north of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Indian Creek.
    • Michigan
      • Kent County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Indian Creek [Kent County].
    • Missouri
      • Monroe County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Monroe County and lies 1,161 miles [1,868.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Indian Creek.
      • Washington County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Indian Creek [Washington County].
    • Ohio
      • Wood County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Wood County and lies 1,099 miles [1,768.7 km]<2> to the north of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Indian Creek.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Bucks County and lies 1,030 miles [1,657.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Indian Creek.
      • Fayette County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Fayette County and lies 973 miles [1,565.9 km] to the north of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Indian Creek.
      • McKean County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Indian Creek [McKean County].
    • Tennessee
      • Campbell County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Campbell County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Indian Creek.
      • Unicoi 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 Indian Creek [Unicoi County].
    • Texas
      • Brown County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Brown County and lies 1,204 miles [1,937.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Indian Creek.
      • Smith County
      • Although located in Smith County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Indian Creek.
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk City
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Indian Creek [Norfolk City].
    • West Virginia
      • Monroe County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Indian Creek.
    • Wisconsin
      • Polk County
      • This Indian Creek is located in Polk County and lies 1,522 miles [2,449.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Indian Creek that is located in Miami-Dade County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Indian Creek.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Indian 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.

  • Eastern Shores
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Shores
    • Eastern Shores is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Golden Glades
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Glades have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Glades
    • Golden Glades is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Golden Shores
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Shores
    • Golden Shores is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Indian Creek Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Creek Village
    • Indian Creek Village is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Isle of Normandy
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isle of Normandy
    • Isle of Normandy is located in Miami-Dade County
    • Isle of Normandy has also been known as:
    • Normandy Isle
    • Normandy
  • Keystone Islands
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone Islands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone Islands
    • Keystone Islands is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Lemon City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon City
    • Lemon City is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Liberty Square
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Square
    • Liberty Square is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Little River
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River
    • Little River is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Normandy Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy Shores
    • Normandy Shores is located in Miami-Dade County
  • Surfside
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)

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

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

  • Miami, which is the Seat of Miami-Dade County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<2> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Indian Creek to Tallahassee, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 23 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 16 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 916 miles [1,474.2 km] to the north (N). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 36 days and walking would take 52 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,602 miles [10,624.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,250 miles [11,667.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,168 miles [8,317.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Miami-Dade County: www.miamidade.gov/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Indian Creek 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.
<2>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 from Point A (ie- Indian Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Indian Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 25.8781, Longitude: -80.1371       In this case, the coordinates for Indian Creek have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Indian Creek, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Indian Creek to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.484 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.388 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.622 degrees.




 

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