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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 Northwoods, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Northwoods 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 Northwoods:
    • 28.043000, -82.349500
    • 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 Northwoods
  • 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 Northwoods ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Northwoods.

Within Florida, the name Northwoods is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Apache County
      • This Northwoods is located in Apache County and lies 1,650 miles [2,655.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Apache County community of Northwoods.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Northwoods is located in Bibb County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Northwoods.
      • DeKalb County
      • This Northwoods is located in DeKalb County and lies 418 miles [672.7 km] to the north northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Northwoods.
    • Illinois
      • DeKalb 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 Illinois community of Northwoods [DeKalb County].
      • Madison 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 Illinois community of Northwoods [Madison County].
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • This Northwoods is located in Caddo Parish and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Northwoods.
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Northwoods is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 548 miles [881.9 km] to the west northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Northwoods.
    • Mississippi
      • Rankin County
      • This Northwoods is located in Rankin County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Northwoods.
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Northwoods is located in Saint Louis County and lies 865 miles [1,392.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Northwoods.
    • North Carolina
      • Wake County
      • This Northwoods is located in Wake County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Northwoods.
    • Ohio
      • Franklin County
      • This Northwoods is located in Franklin County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<1> to the north of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Northwoods.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This Northwoods is located in Hamilton County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Northwoods.
    • Virginia
      • Henrico County
      • This Northwoods is located in Henrico County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Northwoods.
    • Washington
      • Skamania County
      • This Northwoods is located in Skamania County and lies 2,479 miles [3,989.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Northwoods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skamania County community of Northwoods.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Northwoods ...

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.

  • Arabian Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arabian Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arabian Acres
    • Arabian Acres is located in Hillsborough County
  • Clarkwild
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarkwild have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkwild
    • Clarkwild is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
    • Cypress Point is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harris Landings
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Landings have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Landings
    • Harris Landings is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Creek
    • Hidden Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pilgrims Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrims Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrims Place
    • Pilgrims Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • River Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Run
    • River Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Riveredge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riveredge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riveredge
    • Riveredge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Royal Greens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Greens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Greens
    • Royal Greens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rustic Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Village
    • Rustic Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sam Mills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sam Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sam Mills
    • Sam Mills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Heights
    • Temple Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Temple Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hills
      • Temple Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Oaks
      • Temple Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Park
      • Temple Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Highlands
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Highlands
      • Terrace Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Hill
      • Terrace Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Oaks
      • Terrace Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace River
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace River
      • Terrace River is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Walk
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Walk
      • Terrace Walk is located in Hillsborough County
    • Thousand Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thousand Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thousand Oaks
      • Thousand Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Square
      • University Square is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Northwoods to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Northwoods to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Northwoods 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 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 809 miles [1,302 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,610 miles [10,637.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,278 miles [11,712.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,178 miles [8,333.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Northwoods. 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Northwoods) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Northwoods. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0430, Longitude: -82.3495       In this case, the coordinates for Northwoods 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 Northwoods 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>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.
<4>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.
<5>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 Northwoods to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.778 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.18 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.837 degrees.




 

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