Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Mills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mills and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Mills
- 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 Mills:
- 27.962200, -82.404100
- 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 Mills
- 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 Mills is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- eBird sighting report for Pasco 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 Mills ...
We found 30 communities that share the name Mills.
Within Florida, the name Mills is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Colusa County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Mills [Colusa County].
- Sacramento 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 California community of Mills [Sacramento County].
- San Francisco 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 California community of Mills [San Francisco County].
- Sonoma County
- This Mills is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,424 miles [3,901 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mills that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Mills.
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Meade County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Mills [Meade County].
- Rush 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 Mills [Rush County].
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Houghton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Mills [Houghton County].
- Iosco 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 Michigan community of Mills [Iosco County].
- Sanilac 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 Michigan community of Mills [Sanilac County].
- Nebraska
- Keya Paha County
- This Mills is located in Keya Paha County and lies 1,404 miles [2,259.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mills that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Keya Paha County community of Mills.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Mills [Washington County].
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Mills.
- Ottawa County
- This Mills is located in Ottawa County and lies 949 miles [1,527.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mills that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Mills.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Mills [Allegheny County].
- Potter County
- This Mills is located in Potter County and lies 1,001 miles [1,611 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mills that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Potter County community of Mills.
- Texas
- Freestone County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Mills [Freestone County].
- Grayson County
- This Mills is located in Grayson County and lies 926 miles [1,490.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mills that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Mills.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Mills is located in Davis County and lies 1,889 miles [3,040.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mills that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Mills.
- Juab 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 Utah community of Mills [Juab County].
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Curious and Interesting Names Near Mills ...
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.
- Archer
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Berryhill
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Betty Jean Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betty Jean Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betty Jean Heights
- Betty Jean Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Big Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Bonita
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Bonniehaven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonniehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonniehaven
- Bonniehaven is located in Hillsborough County
- Bryans
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Buffalo Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
- Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Bunchville
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunchville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunchville
- Bunchville is located in Hillsborough County
- Cairo
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Canning
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Central Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
- Central Village is located in Hillsborough County
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- Cones
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Eastern Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Heights
- Eastern Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Easy Way
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Edgewater Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Park
- Edgewater Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Elizabeth
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Emma Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma Heights
- Emma Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Enterprise
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
- Enterprise is located in Hillsborough County
- Erin Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Place
- Erin Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Estuary
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Eucalyptus Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eucalyptus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eucalyptus Park
- Eucalyptus Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Everett
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Faith Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faith Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith Park
- Faith Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Florence Villa
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Villa
- Florence Villa is located in Hillsborough County
- Friendship
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Hillsborough County
- Gardenville
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
- Gardenville is located in Hillsborough County
- Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Garytown
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Geneva
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Georgia Terrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
- Georgia Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Glovers
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Gold Rush
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Golden Ring Groves
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ring Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ring Groves
- Golden Ring Groves is located in Hillsborough County
- Grove Hill Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Hill Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill Heights
- Grove Hill Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Hawks
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Hazard
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - High Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
- High Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- High School Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High School Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High School Heights
- High School Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Highland View
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
- Highland View is located in Hillsborough County
- Homestead
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Jessie Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessie Heights
- Jessie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Kings Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Forest
- Kings Forest is located in Hillsborough County
- La Petite
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Lewis Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Heights
- Lewis Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Little Cuba
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cuba
- Little Cuba is located in Hillsborough County
- Lucky Strike
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucky Strike have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucky Strike
- Lucky Strike is located in Hillsborough County
- Lukes
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Lullaby Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lullaby Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lullaby Pines
- Lullaby Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Marie Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie Heights
- Marie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Michigan Broadway
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Broadway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Broadway
- Michigan Broadway is located in Hillsborough County
- Missouri Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Missouri Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Missouri Park
- Missouri Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Murray
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Oak Tree
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Orient Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient Park
- Orient Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Palm River
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River
- Palm River is located in Hillsborough County
- Panama
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Peeler Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peeler Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeler Heights
- Peeler Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Prince
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Rainbow Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Heights
- Rainbow Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Salmon
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Sandy Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
- Sandy Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Rest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
- Shady Rest is located in Hillsborough County
- Silver Moon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Moon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Moon
- Silver Moon is located in Hillsborough County
- Sixmile Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sixmile Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixmile Creek
- Sixmile Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Sparkman Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparkman Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparkman Place
- Sparkman Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Spillers
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Sugarcreek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarcreek
- Sugarcreek is located in Hillsborough County
- Sultana Glade
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sultana Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sultana Glade
- Sultana Glade is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunnyside
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Sunray Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Hills
- Sunray Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Thrashers
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Tradewinds
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tradewinds have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
- Tradewinds is located in Hillsborough County
- Triangle
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Watch Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Zephyr Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zephyr Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zephyr Grove
- Zephyr Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Zion Height
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion Height have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Height
- Zion Height is located in Hillsborough County
- Cones
How Far From Mills 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 community such as Mills to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mills and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the West.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Mills to Tallahassee, with an average speed<5>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 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mills. 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/
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Mills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9622, Longitude: -82.4041 In this case, the coordinates for Mills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Mills 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. |
| <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 Mills, 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 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. |
| <6> | 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 Mills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.801 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.195 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.871 degrees. |