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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 Westgate, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westgate 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 Westgate:
    • 34.258713, -83.871567
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Westgate
  • 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 Hall County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Hall County
    • Since Westgate is near Forsyth County and also Jackson County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Forsyth County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Jackson 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Westgate

Communities Also Named Westgate ...

We found 32 communities that are also named Westgate.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Westgate.

Beyond Georgia, we know of 30 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 31 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Dougherty County
      • This Westgate is located in Dougherty County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km]<1> to the south of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Westgate.
    • Muscogee County
      • This Westgate is located in Muscogee County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Westgate.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Montgomery County
      • This Westgate is located in Montgomery County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Westgate.
    • Alaska
      • This Westgate lies 3,341 miles [5,376.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Westgate is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,967 miles [3,165.6 km]<1> to the west of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Westgate.
      • Santa Clara 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 Westgate [Santa Clara County].
      • Ventura 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 California community of Westgate [Ventura County].
      • Yolo 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 California community of Westgate [Yolo County].
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Westgate is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,225 miles [1,971.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Westgate.
    • Florida
      • Manatee 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 Florida community of Westgate [Manatee County].
      • Miami-Dade County
      • This Westgate is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Westgate.
    • Illinois
      • Williamson 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 Westgate [Williamson County].
    • Iowa
      • Fayette County
      • This Westgate is located in Fayette County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Westgate.
    • Kansas
      • Geary 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 Kansas community of Westgate [Geary County].
    • Louisiana
      • Jefferson Parish
      • This Westgate is located in Jefferson Parish and lies 473 miles [761.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson Parish community of Westgate.
    • Manitoba
      • This Westgate lies 1,551 miles [2,496.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Westgate is located in Montgomery County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Westgate.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Westgate is located in Prince George's County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km] to the northeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Westgate.
    • Michigan
      • Kent 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 Michigan community of Westgate [Kent County].
    • Mississippi
      • Lamar County
      • This Westgate is located in Lamar County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Westgate.
    • New York
      • Monroe 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 New York community of Westgate [Monroe County].
    • North Carolina
      • Onslow County
      • This Westgate is located in Onslow County and lies 366 miles [589 km]<1> to the east of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Westgate.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenwood County
      • This Westgate is located in Greenwood County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the east of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Westgate.
      • Lexington County
      • This Westgate is located in Lexington County and lies 158 miles [254.3 km] to the east of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Westgate.
    • Tennessee
      • Greene County
      • This Westgate is located in Greene County and lies 143 miles [230.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Westgate.
      • Hamblen County
      • This Westgate is located in Hamblen County and lies 133 miles [214 km] to the north of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Westgate.
      • Putnam County
      • This Westgate is located in Putnam County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km] to the northwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Westgate.
    • Texas
      • Harris 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 Texas community of Westgate [Harris County].
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Westgate is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,595 miles [2,566.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Westgate.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Westgate is located in Albemarle County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Westgate.
      • Prince William County
      • This Westgate is located in Prince William County and lies 471 miles [758 km] to the northeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Westgate.
      • Suffolk City
      • This Westgate is located in Suffolk City and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the east northeast of the Westgate that is located in Hall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Westgate.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Westgate ...

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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Cherokee Trail is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Trail
  • Cherrywood
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Cherrywood is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Chicopee
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Chicopee is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chicopee
  • Eaglewood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Eaglewood is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaglewood
  • Flat Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Flat Creek is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Creek
  • Fox Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Fox Trace is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Trace
  • Green Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Green Hills is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
  • Hidden Harbor
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Hidden Harbor is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Harbor
  • Holiday Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Holiday Heights is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Heights
  • Holiday Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Holiday Meadows is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Meadows
  • Holland
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Holland is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
  • Keith Ferry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Keith Ferry is located in Hall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keith Ferry
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Maple Forge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Maple Forge is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Forge
    • Mulberry
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Mulberry is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
    • Pleasant Brook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Pleasant Brook is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Brook
    • Pleasant View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Pleasant View is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
    • Quail Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Quail Run is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
    • Reed
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Reed is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed
    • Serene Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Serene Shores is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Serene Shores
    • Tanner
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Tanner is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner
    • Trudy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Trudy is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trudy
    • Twin Rivers
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Twin Rivers is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Rivers
    • Vista Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Vista Brook is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Brook
    • Wolfs Head
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Wolfs Head is located in Hall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolfs Head

How Far From Westgate to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Westgate to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Gainesville, which is the Seat of Hall County, lies just to the Northeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 45 miles [72.4 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could walk a straight line from Westgate to Atlanta, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 495 miles [796.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 29 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,393 miles [10,288.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,097 miles [11,421.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,975 miles [8,006.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'

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- Westgate) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Westgate 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>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 Westgate to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westgate. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2587, Longitude: -83.8716       In this case, the coordinates for Westgate have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.969 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.422 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.958 degrees.