Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Lake Brandon, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lake Brandon and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Lake Brandon

• 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 Lake Brandon:
  • 27.915300, -82.328800
  • 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 Lake Brandon

• 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
  • Since Lake Brandon is near Pinellas County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
  • eBird sighting report for Polk 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lake Brandon ...

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.

• Breezy Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
  • Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
• Dixie View
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie View
  • Dixie View is located in Hillsborough County
• Faith Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faith Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith Park
  • Faith Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Fishers Farms
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishers Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers Farms
  • Fishers Farms is located in Hillsborough County
• Gallery Gardens
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
  • Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Garden Oaks
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
  • Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
• Hickory Creek
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
  • Hickory Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Hickory Hammock
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
  • Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
• Hickory Highlands
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
  • Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
• Hickory Lakes
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
  • Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
• Hickory Woods
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
  • Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
• Hidden Forest
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
  • Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Holiday Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holiday Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunter Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Place
    • Hunter Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Keebler
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keebler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keebler
    • Keebler is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingstowne Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstowne Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstowne Place
    • Kingstowne Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Gardens
    • Kingsway Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Heights
    • Kingsway Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingswood Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
    • Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Krebs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Krebs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krebs
    • Krebs is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Fantasia
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Fantasia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Fantasia
    • Lake Fantasia is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lawndale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
    • Lawndale is located in Hillsborough County
  • Legacy Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legacy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legacy Park
    • Legacy Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lynnhaven
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynnhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnhaven
    • Lynnhaven is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mays Greenglades
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Greenglades have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Greenglades
    • Mays Greenglades is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Landing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
    • Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
  • Peru ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peru have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru
    • Peru is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ponderosa
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponderosa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
    • Ponderosa is located in Hillsborough County
  • Progress Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Progress Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Progress Village
    • Progress Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Providence Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
    • Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Providence Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Oaks
    • Providence Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Random Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Random Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Oaks
    • Random Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ridge Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
    • Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • River Walk
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Walk
    • River Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rivers Edge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers Edge
    • Rivers Edge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Riverview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
    • Riverview is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverview <2>
  • Rolling Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
    • Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Royal Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
    • Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Scenic Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
    • Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Hollow
    • Shady Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Oaks Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
    • Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Speedway Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Speedway Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedway Park
    • Speedway Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Starlite
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Starlite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starlite
    • Starlite is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tangelo
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangelo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangelo
    • Tangelo is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tanglewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
    • Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Timber Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Creek
    • Timber Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Timber Pond
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Pond
    • Timber Pond is located in Hillsborough County
  • Vineyards
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyards have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyards
    • Vineyards is located in Hillsborough County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Lake Brandon and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the West Northwest.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 210 miles [338 km]<3> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Lake Brandon 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 9 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 816 miles [1,313.2 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 6,614 miles [10,644.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,282 miles [11,719.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,182 miles [8,339.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lake Brandon. 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: https://www.myflorida.com/