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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Big Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Big Creek 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 Big Creek:
    • 33.658721, -84.608821
    • 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 Big Creek
  • 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 Big Creek ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Big Creek.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Big Creek.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 30 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Forsyth County
      • This Big Creek is located in Forsyth County and lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Big Creek.
    • Gilmer County
      • This Big Creek is located in Gilmer County and lies 76 miles [122.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gilmer County community of Big Creek.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Houston County
      • This Big Creek is located in Houston County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Big Creek.
    • Arkansas
      • Cleveland 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 Arkansas community of Big Creek [Cleveland County].
    • British Columbia
      • This Big Creek lies 2,275 miles [3,661.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
    • California
      • Fresno County
      • This Big Creek is located in Fresno County and lies 1,953 miles [3,143 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fresno County community of Big Creek.
    • Idaho
      • Valley County
      • This Big Creek is located in Valley County and lies 1,805 miles [2,904.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Valley County community of Big Creek.
    • Indiana
      • Jefferson 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 Indiana community of Big Creek [Jefferson County].
    • Kansas
      • Bourbon 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 Big Creek [Bourbon County].
      • Ellis 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 Big Creek [Ellis County].
    • Kentucky
      • Clay County
      • This Big Creek is located in Clay County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Big Creek.
    • Louisiana
      • Franklin Parish
      • This Big Creek is located in Franklin Parish and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<1> to the west of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin Parish community of Big Creek.
      • Richland Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Big Creek [Richland Parish].
    • Michigan
      • Marquette 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 Michigan community of Big Creek [Marquette County].
      • Oscoda 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 Michigan community of Big Creek [Oscoda County].
    • Mississippi
      • Calhoun County
      • This Big Creek is located in Calhoun County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the west of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Big Creek.
    • Missouri
      • Texas County
      • This Big Creek is located in Texas County and lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Texas County community of Big Creek.
    • Nevada
      • Lander County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lander County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Big Creek.
    • New York
      • Steuben County
      • This Big Creek is located in Steuben County and lies 712 miles [1,145.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Big Creek.
    • North Carolina
      • Stokes 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 North Carolina community of Big Creek [Stokes County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Carbon County
      • This Big Creek is located in Carbon County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carbon County community of Big Creek.
    • South Carolina
      • Edgefield 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 South Carolina community of Big Creek [Edgefield County].
      • Saluda County
      • This Big Creek is located in Saluda County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km]<1> to the east of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saluda County community of Big Creek.
    • Tennessee
      • Giles County
      • This Big Creek is located in Giles County and lies 186 miles [299.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Giles County community of Big Creek.
      • Hancock County
      • This Big Creek is located in Hancock County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km] to the north northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Big Creek.
      • Hawkins County
      • This Big Creek is located in Hawkins County and lies 215 miles [346 km] to the north northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hawkins County community of Big Creek.
      • Monroe County
      • This Big Creek is located in Monroe County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km] to the north of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Big Creek.
      • Sullivan 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 Big Creek [Sullivan County].
    • Texas
      • Burleson County
      • This Big Creek is located in Burleson County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burleson County community of Big Creek.
      • Liberty County
      • This Big Creek is located in Liberty County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km] to the west southwest of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Big Creek.
    • West Virginia
      • Logan County
      • This Big Creek is located in Logan County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Big Creek that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Big Creek.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Big 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.

  • Carmel Chase
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmel Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmel Chase
    • Carmel Chase is located in Douglas County
  • Cedar Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Fulton County
  • Chapel Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
    • Chapel Hill is located in Douglas County
  • Chestnut Log
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Log have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Log
    • Chestnut Log is located in Douglas County
  • Corn Creek Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corn Creek Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corn Creek Cove
    • Corn Creek Cove is located in Fulton County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 4,683 people
  • Creek Indian
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek Indian have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Indian
    • Creek Indian is located in Douglas County
  • Doublegate
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doublegate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doublegate
    • Doublegate is located in Douglas County
  • Fireside
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fireside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fireside
    • Fireside is located in Fulton County
  • Granada
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granada have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granada
    • Granada is located in Fulton County
  • Holly Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Brook
    • Holly Brook is located in Fulton County
  • Lester
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lester have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lester
    • Lester is located in Fulton County
  • Meadowview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
    • Meadowview is located in Douglas County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Rebel Trail
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rebel Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebel Trail
      • Rebel Trail is located in Douglas County
    • Red Oak
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Red Wing Cove
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Wing Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Wing Cove
      • Red Wing Cove is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,604 people
    • Sandtown ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandtown
      • Sandtown is located in Fulton County
    • Stonewall
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
      • Stonewall is located in Fulton County
    • Sunrise
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
      • Sunrise is located in Fulton County
    • Tell
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tell
      • Tell is located in Fulton County
    • Union City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union City <5>

How Far From Big Creek to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Big Creek to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Atlanta, which is the Seat of Fulton County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Big Creek to Atlanta, 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 four to five hours.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east northeast (ENE). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 555 miles [893.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,452 miles [10,383.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,155 miles [11,514.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,033 miles [8,099.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Big Creek. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Fulton County: www.co.fulton.ga.us/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

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 drawn from Point A (ie- Big Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Big Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6587, Longitude: -84.6088       In this case, the coordinates for Big 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 Big 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 Big 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 Big 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 312.379 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.81 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.395 degrees.









 

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