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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 Lanes Corner, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lanes Corner 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 Lanes Corner:
    • 28.046300, -82.216600
    • 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 Lanes Corner
  • 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 Lanes Corner ...

We found three communities that share the name Lanes Corner.

Within Florida, the name Lanes Corner is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Virginia
      • Greensville County
      • This Lanes Corner is located in Greensville County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lanes Corner that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greensville County community of Lanes Corner.
      • Hanover County
      • This Lanes Corner is located in Hanover County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km] to the north northeast of the Lanes Corner that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Lanes Corner.
      • Spotsylvania County
      • This Lanes Corner is located in Spotsylvania County and lies 744 miles [1,197.4 km] to the north northeast of the Lanes Corner that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spotsylvania County community of Lanes Corner.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lanes Corner ...

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.

  • All Green
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for All Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for All Green
    • All Green is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ancient Oak
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Oak
    • Ancient Oak is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cooks Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooks Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks Cove
    • Cooks Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Destinys Way
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Destinys Way have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Destinys Way
    • Destinys Way is located in Hillsborough County
  • Dickey
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickey
    • Dickey is located in Hillsborough County
  • Flint Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Lake
    • Flint Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Flowers
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowers
    • Flowers is located in Hillsborough County
  • Four Pine Estates
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Pine Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Pine Estates
    • Four Pine Estates is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gator Trail
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gator Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gator Trail
    • Gator Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Green Pastures
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Pastures have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Pastures
    • Green Pastures is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hawk Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawk Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawk Woods
    • Hawk Woods is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kenny
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenny have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenny
    • Kenny is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Lazy Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lazy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lazy Oaks
      • Lazy Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lone Pine
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Pine
      • Lone Pine is located in Hillsborough County
    • Long Fritzke
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Fritzke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Fritzke
      • Long Fritzke is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lynn Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Oaks
      • Lynn Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marcia Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcia Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcia Oaks
      • Marcia Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mark Hall Acres
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mark Hall Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mark Hall Acres
      • Mark Hall Acres is located in Hillsborough County
    • Martin Ranch
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Ranch
      • Martin Ranch is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marys Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marys Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marys Woods
      • Marys Woods is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadow Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Oaks
      • Meadow Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Michaelangelo
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaelangelo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaelangelo
      • Michaelangelo is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pondside Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pondside Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pondside Gardens
      • Pondside Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Resting Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Resting Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Resting Place
      • Resting Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Riverleaf
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverleaf
      • Riverleaf is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shepherd
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherd have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd
      • Shepherd is located in Hillsborough County
    • Stonelake Ranch
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonelake Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonelake Ranch
      • Stonelake Ranch is located in Hillsborough County
    • Stoney Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Creek
      • Stoney Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunny Slopes
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Slopes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Slopes
      • Sunny Slopes is located in Hillsborough County
    • Windcall
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windcall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windcall
      • Windcall is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Lanes Corner 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 Lanes Corner to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Lanes Corner to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 206 miles [331.5 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 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 806 miles [1,297.1 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 6,603 miles [10,626.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,272 miles [11,703.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,171 miles [8,321.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lanes Corner. 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- Lanes Corner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lanes Corner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0463, Longitude: -82.2166       In this case, the coordinates for Lanes Corner 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 Lanes Corner 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 310.708 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.10 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.794 degrees.









 

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