Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Sandy Plains, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sandy Plains and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Sandy Plains
- 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 Sandy Plains:
- 34.013156, -84.495487
- 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 Sandy Plains
- 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 Cobb County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cobb County
- Since Sandy Plains is near Cherokee County and also Fulton County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cherokee County
- eBird sighting report for Fulton 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Sandy Plains ...
We found three communities that share the name Sandy Plains.
Within Georgia, the name Sandy Plains is unique.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- North Carolina
- Cleveland County
- This Sandy Plains is located in Cleveland County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sandy Plains that is located in Cobb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Sandy Plains.
- Polk County
- This Sandy Plains is located in Polk County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km] to the east northeast of the Sandy Plains that is located in Cobb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Sandy Plains.
- Pennsylvania
- Washington County
- This Sandy Plains is located in Washington County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sandy Plains that is located in Cobb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Sandy Plains.
- North Carolina
Curious and Interesting Names Near Sandy Plains ...
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.
- Boulder Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Creek
- Boulder Creek is located in Fulton County
- Cherokee Forest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
- Cherokee Forest is located in Cherokee County
- Chestnut Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Cobb County
- Chimney Lakes
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Lakes
- Chimney Lakes is located in Cobb County
- Colony Springs
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Springs
- Colony Springs is located in Cherokee County
- Coventry Downs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry Downs
- Coventry Downs is located in Cobb County
- Creek View
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
- Creek View is located in Cherokee County
- Crossgate
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Elizabeth
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Falcon Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Hills
- Falcon Hills is located in Cobb County
- Glenforest
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenforest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenforest
- Glenforest is located in Cobb County
- Heartwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Continue List (23 more) ...
- Hedgerow
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast) - Heritage Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Farms
- Heritage Farms is located in Cobb County
- Heritage Glen
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Glen
- Heritage Glen is located in Cobb County
- Holly Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Oaks
- Holly Oaks is located in Cobb County
- Estimated population in 2019: 15,442 people
- Indian Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Cobb County
- Kings Crossing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Crossing
- Kings Crossing is located in Cobb County
- Knotts Landing
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knotts Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knotts Landing
- Knotts Landing is located in Cherokee County
- Knotts Pointe
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knotts Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knotts Pointe
- Knotts Pointe is located in Cherokee County
- Lake Colony
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Colony
- Lake Colony is located in Cobb County
- Misty Mountain
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Mountain
- Misty Mountain is located in Cherokee County
- Mountain Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Creek
- Mountain Creek is located in Cobb County
- Mountain Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Ridge
- Mountain Ridge is located in Cherokee County
- Noonday
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Oak Chase
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Pioneer Crossing
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Crossing
- Pioneer Crossing is located in Cherokee County
- Plantation Place
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Place
- Plantation Place is located in Cobb County
- Rocky Springs
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Springs
- Rocky Springs is located in Cherokee County
- Seven Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Springs
- Seven Springs is located in Cobb County
- Skyridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the north) - Sun Valley
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
- Sun Valley is located in Cobb County
- Trickum Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trickum Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trickum Hills
- Trickum Hills is located in Cherokee County
- Waterfront
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfront have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfront
- Waterfront is located in Cobb County
- Willow Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
- Willow Creek is located in Cobb County
- Hedgerow
How Far From Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sandy Plains and extending to:
- Marietta, which is the Seat of Cobb County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Sandy Plains to Atlanta, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 533 miles [857.8 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,431 miles [10,349.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,135 miles [11,482.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,013 miles [8,067.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sandy Plains. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cobb County: www.cobbcounty.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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sandy Plains) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sandy Plains. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.0132, Longitude: -84.4955 In this case, the coordinates for Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains 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 312.328 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.80 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.265 degrees. |