Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Turkey Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Turkey Creek and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Turkey Creek
- 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 Turkey Creek:
- 27.978078, -82.184811
- 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 Turkey Creek
- 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 Turkey Creek is near Polk County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Polk 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 Turkey Creek ...
We found twelve communities that share the name Turkey Creek.
Within Florida, the name Turkey Creek is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another twelve communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Stone County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Stone County and lies 795 miles [1,279.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stone County community of Turkey Creek.
- Indiana
- Steuben County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Steuben County and lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km]<1> to the north of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Turkey Creek.
- Kansas
- Doniphan 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 Turkey Creek [Doniphan County].
- McPherson 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 Turkey Creek [McPherson County].
- Wallace 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 Turkey Creek [Wallace County].
- Kentucky
- Knox County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Knox County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km]<1> to the north of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Turkey Creek.
- Letcher County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Letcher County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km] to the north of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Letcher County community of Turkey Creek.
- Pike County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Pike County and lies 669 miles [1,076.7 km] to the north of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Turkey Creek.
- Louisiana
- Evangeline Parish
- This Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish and lies 646 miles [1,039.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Evangeline Parish community of Turkey Creek.
- Mississippi
- Yalobusha County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Yalobusha County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yalobusha County community of Turkey Creek.
- Tennessee
- Clay 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 Tennessee community of Turkey Creek [Clay County].
- Moore County
- This Turkey Creek is located in Moore County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Turkey Creek that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Turkey Creek.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Turkey Creek ...
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.
- All Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Angel Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Cedar Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
- Cedar Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Chancey
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Citrus Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Landing
- Citrus Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Critter Lane
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Critter Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Critter Lane
- Critter Lane is located in Hillsborough County
- Destinys Way
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Destinys Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Destinys Way
- Destinys Way is located in Hillsborough County
- Diamond Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Hill
- Diamond Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Dover
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
- Dover is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <5>
- Empire
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Forest Oak
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oak
- Forest Oak is located in Hillsborough County
- Gallagher Lakes
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Lakes
- Gallagher Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
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- Gallagher Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Meadows
- Gallagher Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Graves Orchard
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graves Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graves Orchard
- Graves Orchard is located in Hillsborough County
- Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in Hillsborough County
- Hartline
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Hopewell Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Gardens
- Hopewell Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Kings Mill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Mill
- Kings Mill is located in Hillsborough County
- Lees Ranch
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Ranch
- Lees Ranch is located in Hillsborough County
- Lone Oak Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak Grove
- Lone Oak Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Lone Oak Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak Haven
- Lone Oak Haven is located in Hillsborough County
- Lone Pine
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Lynn Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Marcia Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcia Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcia Oaks
- Marcia Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Martin
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Meadow Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Oaks
- Meadow Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Orchid Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchid Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchid Grove
- Orchid Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Pineapple Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineapple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineapple Hill
- Pineapple Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Piney Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Oaks
- Piney Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Register Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Register Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Register Place
- Register Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Rose Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Valley
- Rose Valley is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Stables
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Stables have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Stables
- Shady Stables is located in Hillsborough County
- Snows Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snows Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snows Corner
- Snows Corner is located in Hillsborough County
- Strawberry Square
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Square
- Strawberry Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Sugar Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
- Sugar Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunny Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
- Sunny Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunset Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
- Sunset Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Turkey Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Hollow
- Turkey Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Twin Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Village Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Place
- Village Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Whisper Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Lake
- Whisper Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Gallagher Meadows
How Far From Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Turkey Creek and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Turkey Creek to Tampa, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 211 miles [339.6 km] to the northwest (NW). 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 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,605 miles [10,629.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,273 miles [11,704.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,173 miles [8,325.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Turkey Creek. 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 from Point A (ie- Turkey Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Turkey Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9781, Longitude: -82.1848 In this case, the coordinates for Turkey Creek 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Turkey Creek to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.686 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.065 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.798 degrees. |