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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 Riverside Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Riverside Estates 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 Riverside Estates:
    • 33.609836, -83.904074
    • 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 Riverside Estates
  • 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 Riverside Estates ...

We found eight communities that share the name Riverside Estates.

Within Georgia, the name Riverside Estates is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Jefferson County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km]<1> to the west of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Riverside Estates.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Hillsborough County and lies 396 miles [637.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Riverside Estates.
    • Maryland
      • Howard County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Howard County and lies 547 miles [880.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Riverside Estates.
    • North Carolina
      • Transylvania County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Transylvania County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Transylvania County community of Riverside Estates.
    • Saskatchewan
      • 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 Saskatchewan community of Riverside Estates.
    • Texas
      • Hidalgo County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,004 miles [1,615.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of Riverside Estates.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Fairfax County and lies 518 miles [833.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Riverside Estates.
      • Roanoke County
      • This Riverside Estates is located in Roanoke County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km] to the northeast of the Riverside Estates that is located in Newton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Riverside Estates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Riverside Estates ...

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.

  • Abide Awhile
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abide Awhile have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abide Awhile
    • Abide Awhile is located in Newton County
  • Airport Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Grove
    • Airport Grove is located in Newton County
  • Beaver Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
    • Beaver Creek is located in Newton County
  • Cedar Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
    • Cedar Creek is located in Newton County
  • Cedar Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Ridge
    • Cedar Ridge is located in Newton County
  • Dialtown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dialtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dialtown
    • Dialtown is located in Newton County
  • Fieldstone
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fieldstone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fieldstone
    • Fieldstone is located in Newton County
  • Forest Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Mill
    • Forest Mill is located in Newton County
  • Fox Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Meadows
    • Fox Meadows is located in Newton County
  • Hidden Pines
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Pines
    • Hidden Pines is located in Newton County
  • Horseshoe Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horseshoe Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horseshoe Springs
    • Horseshoe Springs is located in Newton County
  • Knights Landing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knights Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knights Landing
    • Knights Landing is located in Newton County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Marble Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Valley
      • Marble Valley is located in Newton County
    • Meadow View
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
      • Meadow View is located in Newton County
    • Murphy Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy Hills
      • Murphy Hills is located in Newton County
    • Plum Orchard
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Orchard
      • Plum Orchard is located in Newton County
    • Porterdale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Porterdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porterdale
      • Porterdale is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,475 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Porterdale <4>
    • River North
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River North have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River North
      • River North is located in Newton County
    • Rogers Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Heights
      • Rogers Heights is located in Newton County
    • Settlers Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Grove
      • Settlers Grove is located in Newton County
    • Slades Mill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slades Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slades Mill
      • Slades Mill is located in Newton County
    • Spring Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Newton County
    • Twin Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Newton County

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

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

  • Covington, which is the Seat of Newton County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could walk a straight line from Riverside Estates to Atlanta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 528 miles [849.7 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 30 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,425 miles [10,340 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,125 miles [11,466.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,004 miles [8,053.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Newton County: www.co.newton.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Riverside Estates) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Riverside Estates. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6098, Longitude: -83.9041       In this case, the coordinates for Riverside Estates 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 Riverside Estates 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 Riverside Estates 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 311.965 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.325 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.132 degrees.




 

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