Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Oak Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Oak Springs and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Oak Springs
- 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 Oak Springs:
- 28.030200, -82.442600
- 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 Oak Springs
- 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 Oak Springs is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pasco County
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 Oak Springs ...
We found four communities that share the name Oak Springs.
Within Florida, the name Oak Springs is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Apache County
- This Oak Springs is located in Apache County and lies 1,643 miles [2,644.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Oak Springs that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Apache County community of Oak Springs.
- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- This Oak Springs is located in Montgomery County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Oak Springs that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oak Springs.
- Nevada
- Nye County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Oak Springs [Nye County].
- Oregon
- Wasco County
- This Oak Springs is located in Wasco County and lies 2,416 miles [3,888.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Oak Springs that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wasco County community of Oak Springs.
- Arizona
Curious and Interesting Names Near Oak Springs ...
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.
- Castle Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
- Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- College Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
- College Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Crest Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Place
- Crest Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Elizabeth Court
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Court
- Elizabeth Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Evelyn City
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evelyn City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evelyn City
- Evelyn City is located in Hillsborough County
- Fannypryde
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fannypryde have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannypryde
- Fannypryde is located in Hillsborough County
- Fern Cliff
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Cliff
- Fern Cliff is located in Hillsborough County
- Golden
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Greentree
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Harmony Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Heights
- Harmony Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Harris Branch
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Branch
- Harris Branch is located in Hillsborough County
- Harvey Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
- Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
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- Hiawatha Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiawatha Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiawatha Highlands
- Hiawatha Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Hill Top Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top Heights
- Hill Top Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Independence Square
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
- Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Indian Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Karen Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Heights
- Karen Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Kathryn Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kathryn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kathryn Park
- Kathryn Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Kelly Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Ridge
- Kelly Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Linda Court
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Court
- Linda Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Log Cabin Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
- Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Manor Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Heights
- Manor Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Manor Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hills
- Manor Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Otterman
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Palm
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Plumnelly
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Riverbend
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Shady Nook
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Nook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Nook
- Shady Nook is located in Hillsborough County
- Spring View
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring View
- Spring View is located in Hillsborough County
- Sulphur Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Hill
- Sulphur Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Sulphur Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
- Sulphur Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Susieanna
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Temple Bluff
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Bluff
- Temple Bluff is located in Hillsborough County
- Temple Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Crest
- Temple Crest is located in Hillsborough County
- Temple Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Highlands
- Temple Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Temple Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Knoll
- Temple Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
- Terrace Gables
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gables have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gables
- Terrace Gables is located in Hillsborough County
- Tuxedo Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Springs
- Tuxedo Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Tuxedo Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
- Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Vine Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Hiawatha Highlands
How Far From Oak Springs 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 Oak Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Oak Springs and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 199 miles [320.3 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Oak Springs 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 812 miles [1,306.8 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 6,615 miles [10,645.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Oak Springs. 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Oak Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oak Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0302, Longitude: -82.4426 In this case, the coordinates for Oak Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Oak Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Oak Springs 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 310.826 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.234 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.869 degrees. |