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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 Cumberland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cumberland and the surrounding area.
- 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 Cumberland:
- 33.850674, -83.462662
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Cumberland
- 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 Oconee County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Oconee County
- Since Cumberland is near Clarke County and also Morgan County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Clarke County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Morgan 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Cumberland
Communities Also Named Cumberland ...
We found 31 communities that are also named Cumberland.
There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Cumberland.
Beyond Georgia, we know of 29 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 27 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Camden County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Cumberland [Camden County].
- Cobb County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Cumberland [Cobb County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Pope County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Cumberland [Pope County].
- British Columbia
- This Cumberland lies 2,362 miles [3,801.3 km]<3> to the northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- Illinois
- Clark County
- This Cumberland is located in Clark County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Cumberland.
- Cook County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Cumberland [Cook County].
- Indiana
- Hancock County
- This Cumberland is located in Hancock County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Cumberland.
- Iowa
- Cass County
- This Cumberland is located in Cass County and lies 806 miles [1,297.1 km]<3> to the northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Cumberland.
- Kansas
- Labette County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Cumberland [Labette County].
- Thomas 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 Cumberland [Thomas County].
- Kentucky
- Harlan County
- This Cumberland is located in Harlan County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<3> to the north of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harlan County community of Cumberland.
- Maine
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 986 miles [1,586.8 km]<3> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Maryland
- Allegany County
- This Cumberland is located in Allegany County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Cumberland.
- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Massachusetts community of Cumberland [Norfolk County].
- Mississippi
- Webster County
- This Cumberland is located in Webster County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<3> to the west of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Cumberland.
- Nevada
- Humboldt County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Humboldt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Cumberland.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<3> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Guilford County
- This Cumberland is located in Guilford County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km] to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Cumberland.
- Ohio
- Guernsey County
- This Cumberland is located in Guernsey County and lies 426 miles [685.6 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Cumberland.
- Oklahoma
- Marshall County
- This Cumberland is located in Marshall County and lies 752 miles [1,210.2 km]<3> to the west of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Cumberland.
- Ontario
- This Cumberland lies 911 miles [1,466.1 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Cumberland lies 1,362 miles [2,191.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- This Cumberland is located in Providence County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<3> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Cumberland.
- Saskatchewan
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- South Carolina
- Georgetown County
- This Cumberland is located in Georgetown County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km]<3> to the east of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Cumberland.
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Cumberland [Sumner County].
- Virginia
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km]<3> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Washington
- King County
- This Cumberland is located in King County and lies 2,192 miles [3,527.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Cumberland.
- Wisconsin
- Barron County
- This Cumberland is located in Barron County and lies 924 miles [1,487 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barron County community of Cumberland.
- Wyoming
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Cumberland.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Cumberland ...
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.
- Bishop
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Crossties
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Crossties is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossties
- Elder Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Elder Heights is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elder Heights
- Elder Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Elder Ridge is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elder Ridge
- High Shoals
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Hillcrest
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Hillcrest is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
- Indian Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Indian Hills is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Laurel Chase
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Laurel Chase is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Chase
- Paradise Falls
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Paradise Falls is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Falls
- Quail Run
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Quail Run is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
- Stonebridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Stonebridge is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebridge
- Summit Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Summit Grove is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Grove
- Windy Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Windy Creek is located in Oconee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Creek
How Far From Cumberland 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 Cumberland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Cumberland and extending to:
- Watkinsville, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies just to the East Northeast.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 53 miles [85.3 km]<3> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from Cumberland to Atlanta, with an average speed<5> 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 498 miles [801.5 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 29 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,395 miles [10,291.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,095 miles [11,418.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,974 miles [8,004.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Cumberland 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. |
| <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 Cumberland, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Cumberland) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Cumberland to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cumberland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.8507, Longitude: -83.4627 In this case, the coordinates for Cumberland have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.716 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.073 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.901 degrees. |
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