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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 Sunset Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills:
    • 33.913714, -84.807994
    • 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 Sunset Hills
  • 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 Sunset Hills ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Sunset Hills.

There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Sunset Hills.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Clayton County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Clayton County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Sunset Hills.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,558 miles [2,507.4 km]<1> to the west of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Sunset Hills.
    • California
      • Los Angeles 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 California community of Sunset Hills [Los Angeles County].
      • San Bernardino County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in San Bernardino County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the west of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Sunset Hills.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Illinois community of Sunset Hills [Cook County].
      • Will County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Will County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Sunset Hills.
    • Maryland
      • Frederick 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 Maryland community of Sunset Hills [Frederick County].
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Saint Louis County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Sunset Hills.
    • North Carolina
      • Catawba 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 North Carolina community of Sunset Hills [Catawba County].
      • Guilford County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Guilford County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Sunset Hills.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 243 miles [391.1 km] to the east northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Sunset Hills.
      • Rockingham County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Rockingham County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the east northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Sunset Hills.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Beaver 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 Pennsylvania community of Sunset Hills [Beaver County].
    • Tennessee
      • Hamblen County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Hamblen County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Sunset Hills.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Sullivan County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Sunset Hills.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Davis County and lies 1,554 miles [2,500.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Sunset Hills.
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,559 miles [2,509 km] to the west northwest of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Sunset Hills.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Fairfax County and lies 540 miles [869 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Sunset Hills.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Sunset Hills is located in Roanoke City and lies 353 miles [568.1 km] to the northeast of the Sunset Hills that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Sunset Hills.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sunset Hills ...

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.

  • Acorn Tree
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acorn Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acorn Tree
    • Acorn Tree is located in Paulding County
  • California
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California
    • California is located in Paulding County
  • Cross Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Creek
    • Cross Creek is located in Paulding County
  • Echo Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Ridge
    • Echo Ridge is located in Paulding County
  • Emerald Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Forest
    • Emerald Forest is located in Paulding County
  • Forest Echo
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Echo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Echo
    • Forest Echo is located in Paulding County
  • Gold Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Creek
    • Gold Creek is located in Paulding County
  • Greenacres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenacres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenacres
    • Greenacres is located in Paulding County
  • Hardy Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy Hills
    • Hardy Hills is located in Paulding County
  • Hart Circle
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hart Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hart Circle
    • Hart Circle is located in Paulding County
  • Hearthwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hearthwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hearthwood
    • Hearthwood is located in Paulding County
  • Hickory Gap
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Gap
    • Hickory Gap is located in Paulding County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hidden Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
      • Hidden Oaks is located in Paulding County
    • Honeysuckle Plantation
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Plantation
      • Honeysuckle Plantation is located in Paulding County
    • Indian Lake
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
      • Indian Lake is located in Paulding County
    • Indian Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
      • Indian Springs is located in Paulding County
    • Lost Meadows
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Meadows
      • Lost Meadows is located in Paulding County
    • Meadow Lark
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Lark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Lark
      • Meadow Lark is located in Paulding County
    • Mountain Trace
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Trace
      • Mountain Trace is located in Paulding County
    • Musket Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Musket Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Musket Ridge
      • Musket Ridge is located in Paulding County
    • Powder Creek Crossing
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Creek Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Creek Crossing
      • Powder Creek Crossing is located in Paulding County
    • Quail Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
      • Quail Run is located in Paulding County
    • Spanish Trails
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spanish Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish Trails
      • Spanish Trails is located in Paulding County
    • Timberchase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberchase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberchase
      • Timberchase is located in Paulding County
    • Twelve Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twelve Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks
      • Twelve Oaks is located in Paulding County
    • Wood Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Valley
      • Wood Valley is located in Paulding County

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

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

  • Dallas, which is the Seat of Paulding County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Sunset Hills to Atlanta, with an average speed<4> 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 551 miles [886.7 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 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,449 miles [10,378.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,154 miles [11,513.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,031 miles [8,096.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Paulding County: www.paulding.gov/

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sunset Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunset Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9137, Longitude: -84.8080       In this case, the coordinates for Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills 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 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.
<5>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 Sunset Hills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.508 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.994 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.413 degrees.




 

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