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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 Broad Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Broad Acres 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 Broad Acres:
    • 33.954837, -83.392658
    • 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 Broad Acres
  • 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 Broad Acres ...

We found eight communities that share the name Broad Acres.

Within Georgia, the name Broad Acres is unique.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • Hartford County
      • Although located in Hartford County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartford County community of Broad Acres.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Sussex County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Broad Acres.
    • Michigan
      • Macomb County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Macomb County and lies 594 miles [956 km]<1> to the north of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macomb County community of Broad Acres.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Hillsborough County and lies 884 miles [1,422.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Broad Acres.
    • North Carolina
      • Alamance County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Alamance County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Broad Acres.
      • Cumberland County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Cumberland County and lies 266 miles [428.1 km] to the east northeast of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Broad Acres.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Mercer County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Mercer County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Broad Acres.
    • Tennessee
      • Knox County
      • This Broad Acres is located in Knox County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Broad Acres that is located in Clarke County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Broad Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Broad Acres ...

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.

  • Camelot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Clarke County
  • Crystal Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Hills
    • Crystal Hills is located in Oconee County
  • Elder
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elder have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elder
    • Elder is located in Clarke County
  • Garden Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Hills
    • Garden Hills is located in Clarke County
  • Holly Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
    • Holly Hills is located in Clarke County
  • Ivywood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivywood
    • Ivywood is located in Oconee County
  • Kingswood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood
    • Kingswood is located in Clarke County
  • McNutt Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNutt Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNutt Creek
    • McNutt Creek is located in Clarke County
  • Quailwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quailwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailwood
    • Quailwood is located in Clarke County
  • Rollingwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
    • Rollingwood is located in Clarke County
  • Shoal Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoal Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoal Creek
    • Shoal Creek is located in Clarke County
  • Shoalsview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoalsview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoalsview
    • Shoalsview is located in Clarke County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Skyline Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Park
      • Skyline Park is located in Clarke County
    • Stonemill Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonemill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonemill Run
      • Stonemill Run is located in Clarke County
    • Tanglebrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglebrook
      • Tanglebrook is located in Oconee County
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Clarke County
    • Tee Pee
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tee Pee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tee Pee
      • Tee Pee is located in Oconee County
    • University Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Heights
      • University Heights is located in Clarke County
    • Windy Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hill
      • Windy Hill is located in Clarke County

How Far From Broad Acres 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 Broad Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Athens, which is the Seat of Clarke County, lies just to the East.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 58 miles [93.3 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Broad Acres to Atlanta, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 490 miles [788.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,387 miles [10,278.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,088 miles [11,407 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,966 miles [7,992 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Broad Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Broad Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9548, Longitude: -83.3927       In this case, the coordinates for Broad Acres have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 Broad Acres to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.679 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.045 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.847 degrees.




 

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