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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 Rocky Ford, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rocky Ford and the surrounding area.
- 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 Rocky Ford:
- 28.000800, -82.581500
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Rocky Ford
- 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:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Rocky Ford is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- Open the 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Rocky Ford
Communities Also Named Rocky Ford ...
We found 30 communities that are also named Rocky Ford.
Within Florida, the name Rocky Ford is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of 30 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Greene County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Greene County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Rocky Ford.
- Arkansas
- Madison County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Madison County and lies 862 miles [1,387.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Rocky Ford.
- Marion County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Marion County and lies 803 miles [1,292.3 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Rocky Ford.
- Perry County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Perry County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Rocky Ford.
- Randolph County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Randolph County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Rocky Ford.
- Colorado
- Otero County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Otero County and lies 1,403 miles [2,257.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otero County community of Rocky Ford.
- Georgia
- Screven County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Screven County and lies 325 miles [523 km]<1> to the north of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Screven County community of Rocky Ford.
- Illinois
- Cumberland County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Cumberland County and lies 844 miles [1,358.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Rocky Ford.
- Indiana
- Warren County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Warren County and lies 897 miles [1,443.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Rocky Ford.
- Kansas
- Clay 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 Rocky Ford [Clay County].
- Greenwood County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Greenwood County and lies 1,031 miles [1,659.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Rocky Ford.
- Riley County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Riley County and lies 1,115 miles [1,794.4 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riley County community of Rocky Ford.
- Wabaunsee 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 Rocky Ford [Wabaunsee County].
- Mississippi
- Clay County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Clay County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Rocky Ford.
- Pontotoc County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Pontotoc County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pontotoc County community of Rocky Ford.
- Union County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Union County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Rocky Ford.
- Missouri
- Vernon 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 Missouri community of Rocky Ford [Vernon County].
- North Carolina
- Franklin County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Franklin County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Rocky Ford.
- Ohio
- Wood County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Wood County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Rocky Ford.
- Oklahoma
- Comanche 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 Oklahoma community of Rocky Ford [Comanche County].
- Delaware County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Delaware County and lies 914 miles [1,470.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Rocky Ford.
- Grady County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Grady County and lies 1,026 miles [1,651.2 km] to the west northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grady County community of Rocky Ford.
- Oregon
- Klamath County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Klamath County and lies 2,389 miles [3,844.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klamath County community of Rocky Ford.
- Malheur County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Malheur County and lies 2,187 miles [3,519.6 km] to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Malheur County community of Rocky Ford.
- South Dakota
- Fall River County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Fall River County and lies 1,574 miles [2,533.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fall River County community of Rocky Ford.
- Tennessee
- Campbell County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Campbell County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km]<1> to the north of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Rocky Ford.
- Virginia
- Bedford County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Bedford County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Rocky Ford.
- Brunswick County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Brunswick County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km] to the north northeast of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of Rocky Ford.
- Frederick County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Frederick County and lies 817 miles [1,314.8 km] to the north northeast of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Rocky Ford.
- West Virginia
- Upshur County
- This Rocky Ford is located in Upshur County and lies 767 miles [1,234.4 km]<1> to the north of the Rocky Ford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Rocky Ford.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Rocky Ford ...
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.
- Canal Shores
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Canal Shores is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canal Shores
- Copperfield
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
- Crestridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Crestridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestridge
- Cypress Tree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Cypress Tree is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Tree
- Dana Shores
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Dana Shores is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana Shores
- Edgewater Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Edgewater Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Place
- Fountain Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Fountain Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Park
- Holiday Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Holiday Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Village
- Holly Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Holly Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Park
- Jane Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Jane Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jane Terrace
- Lane Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lane Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Farms
- Meadow Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Meadow Brook is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
- Continue List (19 more) ...
- Oak Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
- Ocean Harbor
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
- Palm Bay
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Palm Bay is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Bay
- Pebblebrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Pebblebrook is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebblebrook
- Pelican Island
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Pelican Island is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Island
- Rainbow Court
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Rainbow Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Court
- Rocky Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Rocky Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Creek
- Rocky Point Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Rocky Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point Village
- Sandpiper
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Sandpiper is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpiper
- Sweetwater
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Sweetwater is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
- Sweetwater Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Sweetwater Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Creek
- Sweetwater Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Sweetwater Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Farms
- Sweetwater Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Sweetwater Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Terrace
- Tarpon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
- Town Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
- Twelve Oaks Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Twelve Oaks Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks Village
- Venetian Shores
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Venetian Shores is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Shores
- Waterfront Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Waterfront Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfront Cove
- Wood Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Wood Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Lake
How Far From Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Rocky Ford and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Rocky Ford 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 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 6,622 miles [10,657.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,292 miles [11,735.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,190 miles [8,352.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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- Rocky Ford) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Rocky Ford to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rocky Ford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0008, Longitude: -82.5815 In this case, the coordinates for Rocky Ford have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.898 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.312 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.92 degrees. |
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