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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 Lake Forest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest:
    • 34.149545, -83.999073
    • 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 Lake Forest
  • 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 Lake Forest ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Lake Forest.

There are three communities within Georgia that are also named Lake Forest.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Cherokee County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Cherokee County and lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the west of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Lake Forest.
    • Gwinnett County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Gwinnett County and lies less than 2 miles<1> to the west of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Lake Forest.
    • Oconee County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Oconee County and lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Lake Forest.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Baldwin 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 Lake Forest [Baldwin County].
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Lake Forest.
    • California
      • Orange County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Orange County and lies 1,922 miles [3,093.2 km]<1> to the west of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Lake Forest.
      • Placer County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Placer County and lies 2,016 miles [3,244.4 km] to the west northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Lake Forest.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Broward County and lies 608 miles [978.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Lake Forest.
      • Duval County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Duval County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the south southeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Lake Forest.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Hillsborough County and lies 428 miles [688.8 km] to the south southeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Lake Forest.
    • Illinois
      • Lake County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Lake County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Lake Forest.
    • Louisiana
      • Jefferson 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 Lake Forest [Jefferson Parish].
      • Orleans Parish
      • This Lake Forest is located in Orleans Parish and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans Parish community of Lake Forest.
    • Manitoba
      • This Lake Forest lies 1,318 miles [2,121.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Lake Forest.
    • Michigan
      • Antrim 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 Lake Forest [Antrim County].
    • Mississippi
      • Warren County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Warren County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Lake Forest.
    • New Jersey
      • Morris 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 New Jersey community of Lake Forest [Morris County].
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Lake Forest.
      • New Hanover County
      • This Lake Forest is located in New Hanover County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km] to the east of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Lake Forest.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenville County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Greenville County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Lake Forest.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Spartanburg County and lies 134 miles [215.7 km] to the east northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Lake Forest.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Hamilton County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the north of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Lake Forest.
    • Texas
      • Harris 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 Texas community of Lake Forest [Harris County].
      • Tarrant County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Tarrant County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<1> to the west of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Lake Forest.
    • Virginia
      • Suffolk City
      • This Lake Forest is located in Suffolk City and lies 457 miles [735.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Lake Forest.
    • Wisconsin
      • Waukesha County
      • This Lake Forest is located in Waukesha County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Lake Forest.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lake Forest ...

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.

  • Beard
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beard
    • Beard is located in Hall County
  • Flowery Branch
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Forest Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Hall County
  • Frontier Forest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frontier Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frontier Forest
    • Frontier Forest is located in Gwinnett County
  • Gay Lan
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gay Lan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gay Lan
    • Gay Lan is located in Hall County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 81 people
  • Green Crossing
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Crossing
    • Green Crossing is located in Hall County
  • Hammer
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammer
    • Hammer is located in Hall County
  • Hickory Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Gwinnett County
  • Lights Ferry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lights Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lights Ferry
    • Lights Ferry is located in Forsyth County
  • Misty Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Cove
    • Misty Cove is located in Hall County
  • Pebble Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Brook
    • Pebble Brook is located in Gwinnett County
  • Rest Haven
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rest Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rest Haven
    • Rest Haven is located in Gwinnett County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Roberts Crossroads
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Crossroads
      • Roberts Crossroads is located in Hall County
    • Sugar Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Sugar Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Ridge
      • Sugar Ridge is located in Gwinnett County
    • Woodlake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Hall County

How Far From Lake Forest to ...

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

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

  • Gainesville, which is the Seat of Hall County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Lake Forest to Gainesville, with an average speed<5> 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 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 506 miles [814.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over 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 6,404 miles [10,306.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,107 miles [11,437.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,985 miles [8,022.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Hall County: www.hallcounty.org/

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 from Point A (ie- Lake Forest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lake Forest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1495, Longitude: -83.9991       In this case, the coordinates for Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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>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.
<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 Lake Forest 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 312.041 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.488 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.036 degrees.




 

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