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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 J-R Manor, we use the following websites to find information relevant to J-R 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 J-R Manor:
    • 28.027700, -82.554600
    • 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 J-R 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near J-R 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.

  • Casa Blanca
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casa Blanca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casa Blanca
    • Casa Blanca is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cedarwood Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Village
    • Cedarwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Copperfield
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
    • Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
  • Country Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
    • Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Crestridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • 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
  • Cypress Glen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Glen
    • Cypress Glen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Tree
    • Cypress Tree is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Willows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Willows
    • Cypress Willows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eagle Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
    • Eagle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Edgewater Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Place
    • Edgewater Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fairway Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
    • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fountain Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Park
    • Fountain Park is located in Hillsborough County
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    • Grove Point Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
      • Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hidden Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
      • Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Holiday Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Indian Lakes
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
      • Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
    • Indian Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
      • Indian Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jasmine Pond
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasmine Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasmine Pond
      • Jasmine Pond is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kirby Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
      • Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lane Farms
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Lynn Lake
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
      • Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadow Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
      • Meadow Brook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadowglen
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowglen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
      • Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Trace
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
      • Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ocean Harbor
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
      • Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
    • Paddock Trail
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
      • Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pebblebrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebblebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebblebrook
      • Pebblebrook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pine Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
      • Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
    • Quail Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rainbow Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Rocky Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Rose Harbor
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Harbor
      • Rose Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sandpiper
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandpiper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpiper
      • Sandpiper is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shadberry Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
      • Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Springwood Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
      • Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweetwater Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Tarpon
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarpon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
      • Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Town Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
      • Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Twelve Oaks Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twelve Oaks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks Village
      • Twelve Oaks Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Villager Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villager Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villager Place
      • Villager Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Waterfront Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Whispering Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
      • Whispering Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wood Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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 J-R Manor 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 J-R Manor to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in J-R Manor and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from J-R Manor 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 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,620 miles [10,653.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,289 miles [11,730.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,188 miles [8,349.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- J-R Manor) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in J-R Manor. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0277, Longitude: -82.5546       In this case, the coordinates for J-R Manor have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 J-R 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 310.885 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.302 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.906 degrees.