Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Waterford, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Waterford and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Waterford
- 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 Waterford:
- 27.913500, -82.353300
- 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 Waterford
- 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 Waterford is near Pinellas County and also Manatee County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- eBird sighting report for Manatee 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 Waterford ...
We found 43 communities that share the name Waterford.
Within Florida, the name Waterford is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 43 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 43 communities, 39 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- California
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Clarke County
- This Waterford is located in Clarke County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Waterford.
- Cobb County
- This Waterford is located in Cobb County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km] to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Waterford.
- DeKalb County
- This Waterford is located in DeKalb County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Waterford.
- Hall County
- This Waterford is located in Hall County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km] to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Waterford.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Elkhart County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Waterford [Elkhart County].
- LaPorte County
- This Waterford is located in LaPorte County and lies 983 miles [1,582 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaPorte County community of Waterford.
- Kansas
- Grant County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Waterford [Grant County].
- Stevens 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 Waterford [Stevens County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Waterford is located in Frederick County and lies 843 miles [1,356.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Waterford.
- Howard County
- This Waterford is located in Howard County and lies 838 miles [1,348.6 km] to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Waterford.
- Prince George's County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Waterford [Prince George's County].
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Oakland County
- This Waterford is located in Oakland County and lies 1,022 miles [1,644.7 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Waterford.
- Wayne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Waterford [Wayne County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- New Brunswick
- This Waterford lies 1,539 miles [2,476.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- This Waterford is located in Forsyth County and lies 571 miles [918.9 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Waterford.
- Wilson County
- This Waterford is located in Wilson County and lies 599 miles [964 km] to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Waterford.
- Nova Scotia
- This Waterford lies 1,461 miles [2,351.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Ohio
- Columbiana County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Columbiana County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Waterford.
- Knox County
- This Waterford is located in Knox County and lies 872 miles [1,403.3 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Waterford.
- Washington County
- This Waterford is located in Washington County and lies 804 miles [1,293.9 km] to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Waterford.
- Ontario
- This Waterford lies 1,043 miles [1,678.5 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Pennsylvania
- Erie County
- This Waterford is located in Erie County and lies 977 miles [1,572.3 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Waterford.
- Westmoreland County
- This Waterford is located in Westmoreland County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km] to the north of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Waterford.
- York County
- This Waterford is located in York County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km] to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Waterford.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Waterford lies 1,640 miles [2,639.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Waterford ...
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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
- Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Bunchville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunchville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunchville
- Bunchville is located in Hillsborough County
- Eagle Watch
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Watch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Watch
- Eagle Watch is located in Hillsborough County
- Eucalyptus Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eucalyptus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eucalyptus Park
- Eucalyptus Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Everett
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Faith Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faith Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith Park
- Faith Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Fishers Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishers Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers Farms
- Fishers Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Gallery Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
- Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Gold Rush
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Hickory Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
- Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Kingstowne Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstowne Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstowne Place
- Kingstowne Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Kingswood Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
- Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
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- Lake Fantasia
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Fantasia have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Fantasia
- Lake Fantasia is located in Hillsborough County
- Legacy Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legacy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legacy Park
- Legacy Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Lynnhaven
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Mays Greenglades
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Greenglades have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Greenglades
- Mays Greenglades is located in Hillsborough County
- Palm River
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River
- Palm River is located in Hillsborough County
- Peru ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Progress Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Progress Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Progress Village
- Progress Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Providence Lakes
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
- Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Providence Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Oaks
- Providence Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Random Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Random Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Oaks
- Random Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- River Walk
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Walk
- River Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Riverview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
- Riverview is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverview <5>
- Scenic Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
- Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Hollow
- Shady Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Sixmile Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sixmile Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixmile Creek
- Sixmile Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Speedway Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Speedway Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedway Park
- Speedway Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Starlite
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Still Waters Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Waters Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Waters Landing
- Still Waters Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Tanglewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Vineyards
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Lake Fantasia
How Far From Waterford 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 Waterford to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Waterford and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the West Northwest.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Waterford to Tallahassee, with an average speed<6>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 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 817 miles [1,314.8 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Waterford. 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- Waterford) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waterford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9135, Longitude: -82.3533 In this case, the coordinates for Waterford 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 Waterford, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Waterford 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. |
| <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 Waterford 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 310.77 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.153 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.865 degrees. |