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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 Klondike, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Klondike 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 Klondike:
    • 33.645653, -84.126865
    • 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 Klondike
  • 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 Klondike ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Klondike.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Klondike.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 31 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Hall County
      • This Klondike is located in Hall County and lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Klondike.
    • Houston County
      • This Klondike is located in Houston County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Klondike.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Klondike is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km]<1> to the west of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Klondike.
      • Walker 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 Alabama community of Klondike [Walker County].
    • Arkansas
      • Saline 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 Arkansas community of Klondike [Saline County].
    • California
      • San Bernardino County
      • This Klondike is located in San Bernardino County and lies 1,815 miles [2,921 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Klondike.
    • Illinois
      • Alexander County
      • This Klondike is located in Alexander County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexander County community of Klondike.
      • Lake County
      • This Klondike is located in Lake County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km] to the north northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Klondike.
    • Indiana
      • Tippecanoe County
      • This Klondike is located in Tippecanoe County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippecanoe County community of Klondike.
    • Iowa
      • Lyon County
      • This Klondike is located in Lyon County and lies 947 miles [1,524 km]<1> to the northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Klondike.
    • Kentucky
      • Montgomery County
      • This Klondike is located in Montgomery County and lies 302 miles [486 km]<1> to the north of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Klondike.
    • Maryland
      • Allegany County
      • This Klondike is located in Allegany County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Klondike.
    • Michigan
      • Oceana 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 Klondike [Oceana County].
      • Schoolcraft 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 Klondike [Schoolcraft County].
    • Mississippi
      • Kemper County
      • This Klondike is located in Kemper County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kemper County community of Klondike.
    • Missouri
      • Jasper County
      • This Klondike is located in Jasper County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Klondike.
      • Saint Charles County
      • This Klondike is located in Saint Charles County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km] to the northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Charles County community of Klondike.
    • Nevada
      • Esmeralda 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 Nevada community of Klondike [Esmeralda County].
    • Ohio
      • Delaware 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 Ohio community of Klondike [Delaware County].
      • Trumbull County
      • This Klondike is located in Trumbull County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of Klondike.
    • Oregon
      • Sherman County
      • This Klondike is located in Sherman County and lies 2,086 miles [3,357.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sherman County community of Klondike.
    • Pennsylvania
      • McKean County
      • This Klondike is located in McKean County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Klondike.
      • Tioga 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 Pennsylvania community of Klondike [Tioga County].
      • Westmoreland 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 Pennsylvania community of Klondike [Westmoreland County].
    • South Carolina
      • Horry County
      • This Klondike is located in Horry County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km]<1> to the east of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Klondike.
    • Tennessee
      • Hawkins County
      • This Klondike is located in Hawkins County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hawkins County community of Klondike.
    • Texas
      • Dawson County
      • This Klondike is located in Dawson County and lies 1,032 miles [1,660.8 km]<1> to the west of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dawson County community of Klondike.
      • Delta County
      • This Klondike is located in Delta County and lies 669 miles [1,076.7 km] to the west of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delta County community of Klondike.
    • West Virginia
      • Monongalia County
      • This Klondike is located in Monongalia County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monongalia County community of Klondike.
    • Wisconsin
      • Kenosha County
      • This Klondike is located in Kenosha County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Klondike.
      • Oconto County
      • This Klondike is located in Oconto County and lies 817 miles [1,314.8 km] to the north northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconto County community of Klondike.
    • Yukon
      • This Klondike lies 3,115 miles [5,013.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Klondike that is located in DeKalb County.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Klondike ...

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.

  • Blossom ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blossom have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blossom
    • Blossom is located in Rockdale County
  • Bramblewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bramblewood
    • Bramblewood is located in DeKalb County
  • Chapel Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 DeKalb County
  • Chapel Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Mill
    • Chapel Mill is located in DeKalb County
  • Hidden Lakes
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lakes
    • Hidden Lakes is located in Henry County
  • Honey Creek ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Creek
    • Honey Creek is located in Rockdale County
  • Kings Row
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Row have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Row
    • Kings Row is located in DeKalb County
  • Knob ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob
    • Knob is located in Henry County
  • Miners Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miners Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miners Creek
    • Miners Creek is located in DeKalb County
  • Orleans ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orleans have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orleans
    • Orleans is located in Rockdale County
  • Pine Mountain
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Mountain
    • Pine Mountain is located in DeKalb County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 1,417 people
  • Pinecrest
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
    • Pinecrest is located in Henry County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Raiders Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raiders Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raiders Ridge
      • Raiders Ridge is located in DeKalb County
    • Royal Oaks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in DeKalb County
    • Snapfinger
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snapfinger have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snapfinger
      • Snapfinger is located in DeKalb County
    • Strawberry Hills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Hills
      • Strawberry Hills is located in Henry County
    • Swan Lake
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swan Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Lake
      • Swan Lake is located in Henry County
    • Willowcreek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowcreek
      • Willowcreek is located in DeKalb County
    • Woodstream
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodstream have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstream
      • Woodstream is located in DeKalb County

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

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

  • Decatur, which is the Seat of DeKalb County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Klondike to Decatur, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest (WNW). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 535 miles [861 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 21 days and walking would take 31 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,433 miles [10,352.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,134 miles [11,481.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,013 miles [8,067.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Klondike) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Klondike. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6457, Longitude: -84.1269    
<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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Klondike 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 Klondike, 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 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 Klondike to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.096 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.482 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.21 degrees.