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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 Spring Lake, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake:
    • 32.544584, -84.933265
    • 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 Spring Lake
  • 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 Spring Lake ...

We found 35 communities that share the name Spring Lake.

There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Spring Lake.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 34 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Rabun County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Rabun County and lies 192 miles [309 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rabun County community of Spring Lake.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alberta
      • This Spring Lake lies 2,040 miles [3,283.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
    • Arkansas
      • Garland 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 Spring Lake [Garland County].
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Sussex County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Spring Lake.
    • Florida
      • Hernando County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Hernando County and lies 320 miles [515 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hernando County community of Spring Lake.
      • Highlands County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Spring Lake [Highlands County].
    • Illinois
      • Champaign County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Spring Lake [Champaign County].
      • DuPage 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 Illinois community of Spring Lake [DuPage County].
      • Tazewell 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 Illinois community of Spring Lake [Tazewell County].
    • Indiana
      • Hancock County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Hancock County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<1> to the north of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Spring Lake.
    • Kansas
      • Meade County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Spring Lake [Meade County].
      • Pottawatomie 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 Spring Lake [Pottawatomie County].
      • Riley 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 Spring Lake [Riley County].
    • Louisiana
      • Claiborne Parish
      • This Spring Lake is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the west of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Spring Lake.
    • Maine
      • Somerset County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Somerset County and lies 1,174 miles [1,889.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Spring Lake.
    • Michigan
      • Ottawa County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Ottawa County and lies 730 miles [1,174.8 km]<1> to the north of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Spring Lake.
    • Minnesota
      • Isanti County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Isanti County and lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Isanti County community of Spring Lake.
      • Itasca County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Itasca County and lies 1,142 miles [1,837.9 km] to the north northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Itasca County community of Spring Lake.
      • Scott County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Scott County and lies 956 miles [1,538.5 km] to the north northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Spring Lake.
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Spring Lake [Monmouth County].
    • New York
      • Cayuga County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Cayuga County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cayuga County community of Spring Lake.
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Cumberland County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Spring Lake.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km] to the northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Spring Lake.
      • Wilson County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Wilson County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km] to the east northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Spring Lake.
    • Ohio
      • Williams County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Spring Lake [Williams County].
    • Oregon
      • Klamath County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Spring Lake [Klamath County].
    • Rhode Island
      • Kent County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Kent County and lies 966 miles [1,554.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Spring Lake.
    • South Carolina
      • Kershaw County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Kershaw County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Spring Lake.
      • Lexington County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Lexington County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km] to the east northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Spring Lake.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Spartanburg County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km] to the northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Spring Lake.
      • Sumter County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Sumter County and lies 278 miles [447.4 km] to the east northeast of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Spring Lake.
    • South Dakota
      • Kingsbury County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Spring Lake [Kingsbury County].
    • Tennessee
      • Shelby County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Shelby County and lies 338 miles [544 km]<1> to the northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Spring Lake.
    • Utah
      • Utah County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Utah County and lies 1,571 miles [2,528.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Utah County community of Spring Lake.
    • Wisconsin
      • Waushara County
      • This Spring Lake is located in Waushara County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Spring Lake that is located in Muscogee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waushara County community of Spring Lake.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Spring Lake ...

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.

  • Camelot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Muscogee County
  • Candlestick
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlestick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlestick
    • Candlestick is located in Muscogee County
  • Charter Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charter Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oaks
    • Charter Oaks is located in Muscogee County
  • Double Churches
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Churches have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Churches
    • Double Churches is located in Muscogee County
  • Fox Chapel
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chapel
    • Fox Chapel is located in Muscogee County
  • Foxfire
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxfire have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfire
    • Foxfire is located in Muscogee County
  • Hearthstone
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hearthstone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hearthstone
    • Hearthstone is located in Muscogee County
  • Hidden Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Hills is located in Muscogee County
  • Hunters Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Court
    • Hunters Court is located in Muscogee County
  • Leesburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
    • Leesburg is located in Muscogee County
  • Lincoln Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Hills
    • Lincoln Hills is located in Muscogee County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 833 people
  • Peppertree
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peppertree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peppertree
    • Peppertree is located in Muscogee County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Ranch Forest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranch Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranch Forest
      • Ranch Forest is located in Muscogee County
    • Spring Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Muscogee County
    • Twin Chapel
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Chapel
      • Twin Chapel is located in Muscogee County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 1,701 people
    • Victory Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory Heights
      • Victory Heights is located in Muscogee County

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

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

  • Columbus, which is the Seat of Muscogee County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could drive a straight line from Spring Lake to Atlanta, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 622 miles [1,001 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,518 miles [10,489.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,217 miles [11,614.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,097 miles [8,202.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

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 from Point A (ie- Spring Lake) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Spring Lake. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.5446, Longitude: -84.9333       In this case, the coordinates for Spring Lake have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Spring Lake, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Spring Lake 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.
<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 Spring Lake 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 312.513 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.808 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.777 degrees.




 

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