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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 Rolling Meadows, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows:
    • 27.903400, -82.288500
    • 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 Rolling Meadows
  • 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 Rolling Meadows ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name Rolling Meadows.

Within Florida, the name Rolling Meadows is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these seventeen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Madison County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Madison County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Alberta
      • This Rolling Meadows lies 2,385 miles [3,838.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Kent County and lies 869 miles [1,398.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Clayton County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Rolling Meadows.
      • Richmond County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Richmond County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km] to the north of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Cook County and lies 1,030 miles [1,657.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Rolling Meadows.
      • McDonough 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 Rolling Meadows [McDonough County].
    • Maryland
      • Wicomico County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Wicomico County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Mississippi
      • Hinds County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Hinds County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • New York
      • Ulster County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Ulster County and lies 1,073 miles [1,726.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • North Carolina
      • Pitt County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Pitt County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Tennessee
      • Putnam County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Putnam County and lies 604 miles [972 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Rolling Meadows.
      • Williamson County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Williamson County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km] to the north northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Texas
      • Gregg County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Gregg County and lies 809 miles [1,302 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gregg County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,896 miles [3,051.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • Virginia
      • Stafford County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Stafford County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Rolling Meadows.
    • West Virginia
      • Putnam County
      • This Rolling Meadows is located in Putnam County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the north of the Rolling Meadows that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Rolling Meadows.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Rolling Meadows ...

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.

  • Breezy Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
    • Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chickasaw Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
    • Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gallery Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
    • Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Garden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
    • Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvest Field
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Field
    • Harvest Field is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Hammock
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
    • Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Highlands
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
    • Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
    • Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
    • Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
    • Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Holiday Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holiday Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunter Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Place
    • Hunter Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Kingswood Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
      • Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
      • Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ponderosa
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponderosa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
      • Ponderosa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Providence Lakes
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
      • Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
    • Random Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Random Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Oaks
      • Random Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
      • Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Dale
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Dale
      • Ridge Dale is located in Hillsborough County
    • Royal Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Scenic Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
      • Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Oaks Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
      • Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tanglewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vineyards
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyards have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyards
      • Vineyards is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Rolling Meadows to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 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 6,613 miles [10,642.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,281 miles [11,717.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,181 miles [8,338 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rolling Meadows. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Rolling Meadows) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rolling Meadows. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9034, Longitude: -82.2885       In this case, the coordinates for Rolling Meadows 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 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 Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows 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 310.735 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.111 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.846 degrees.




 

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