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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Springbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Springbrook 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 Springbrook:
    • 33.824828, -84.672990
    • 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 Springbrook
  • 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 Springbrook ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Springbrook.

Within Georgia, the name Springbrook is unique.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, ten are located in the United States and six are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Springbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 170 miles [273.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Springbrook.
    • Alberta
      • This Springbrook lies 1,921 miles [3,091.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
    • Iowa
      • Jackson County
      • This Springbrook is located in Jackson County and lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Springbrook.
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Springbrook is located in Montgomery County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Springbrook.
    • North Dakota
      • Williams County
      • This Springbrook is located in Williams County and lies 1,389 miles [2,235.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williams County community of Springbrook.
    • Ohio
      • Erie County
      • This Springbrook is located in Erie County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km]<1> to the north of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Springbrook.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Springbrook.
    • Oregon
      • Yamhill County
      • This Springbrook is located in Yamhill County and lies 2,161 miles [3,477.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yamhill County community of Springbrook.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Springbrook lies 1,411 miles [2,270.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
    • Quebec
      • This Springbrook lies 1,136 miles [1,828.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
    • South Carolina
      • Oconee County
      • This Springbrook is located in Oconee County and lies 113 miles [181.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Springbrook.
    • Tennessee
      • Blount County
      • This Springbrook is located in Blount County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Springbrook.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Springbrook is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,568 miles [2,523.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Springbrook.
    • Wisconsin
      • Washburn County
      • This Springbrook is located in Washburn County and lies 915 miles [1,472.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Cobb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washburn County community of Springbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Springbrook ...

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.

  • Cherokee Trail
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Trail
    • Cherokee Trail is located in Cobb County
  • County Line Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for County Line Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for County Line Heights
    • County Line Heights is located in Douglas County
  • County Line Place
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for County Line Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for County Line Place
    • County Line Place is located in Douglas County
  • Creelwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creelwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creelwood
    • Creelwood is located in Cobb County
  • Deer Run
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
    • Deer Run is located in Paulding County
  • English Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Heights
    • English Heights is located in Douglas County
  • Forest Glen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
    • Forest Glen is located in Cobb County
  • Forkwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkwood
    • Forkwood is located in Paulding County
  • Furniture City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furniture City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furniture City
    • Furniture City is located in Cobb County
  • Greenfield Chase
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Chase
    • Greenfield Chase is located in Paulding County
  • Harpers Lake
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Lake
    • Harpers Lake is located in Paulding County
  • Heritage Square
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Square
    • Heritage Square is located in Douglas County
  • Continue List   (22 more) ...
    • Hickory Forest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Forest
      • Hickory Forest is located in Douglas County
    • Hickory Glen
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Glen
      • Hickory Glen is located in Paulding County
    • High Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
      • High Point is located in Douglas County
    • Indian Rose
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Rose
      • Indian Rose is located in Paulding County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,241 people
    • Ivy Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Point
      • Ivy Point is located in Cobb County
    • James Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James Heights
      • James Heights is located in Cobb County
    • Kennedy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy
      • Kennedy is located in Cobb County
    • Merlin Meadows
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merlin Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merlin Meadows
      • Merlin Meadows is located in Douglas County
    • Park Forest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Forest
      • Park Forest is located in Douglas County
    • Pine Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Creek
      • Pine Creek is located in Cobb County
    • Pine Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Oaks
      • Pine Oaks is located in Cobb County
    • Pleasant Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
      • Pleasant Hills is located in Paulding County
    • Powder Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Ridge
      • Powder Ridge is located in Cobb County
    • Powder Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Powder Springs Chase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Springs Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Springs Chase
      • Powder Springs Chase is located in Cobb County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 15,758 people
    • Quails Nest
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quails Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quails Nest
      • Quails Nest is located in Cobb County
    • Rocky Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hills
      • Rocky Hills is located in Douglas County
    • Skyview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyview
      • Skyview is located in Douglas County
    • Songwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Songwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Songwood
      • Songwood is located in Cobb County
    • Steeplechase
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeplechase
      • Steeplechase is located in Cobb County
    • Stoneybrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneybrook
      • Stoneybrook is located in Douglas County
    • Trail Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trail Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trail Creek
      • Trail Creek is located in Douglas County

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

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

  • Marietta, which is the Seat of Cobb County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Springbrook to Marietta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 550 miles [885.1 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 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,447 miles [10,375.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,151 miles [11,508.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,029 miles [8,093.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Springbrook. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Springbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Springbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.8248, Longitude: -84.6730       In this case, the coordinates for Springbrook 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Springbrook 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 Springbrook 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 312.424 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.885 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.381 degrees.









 

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