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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 Woodcrest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest:
    • 33.650109, -84.280756
    • 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 Woodcrest
  • 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 Woodcrest ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Woodcrest.

There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Woodcrest.

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

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Bibb County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Bibb County and lies 59 miles [95 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Woodcrest.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Jefferson County and lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the west of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Woodcrest.
    • California
      • Riverside County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Riverside County and lies 1,890 miles [3,041.7 km]<1> to the west of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Woodcrest.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Kent County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Woodcrest.
      • New Castle County
      • This Woodcrest is located in New Castle County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km] to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Woodcrest.
    • Illinois
      • Henry County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Henry County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Woodcrest.
      • Saint Clair County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Saint Clair County and lies 468 miles [753.2 km] to the northwest of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Woodcrest.
      • Winnebago County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Winnebago County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km] to the north northwest of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Woodcrest.
    • Indiana
      • Morgan County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Morgan County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Woodcrest.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Woodcrest is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Woodcrest.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Woodcrest.
      • Frederick County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Frederick County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km] to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Woodcrest.
      • Harford County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Harford County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Woodcrest.
    • Mississippi
      • Monroe County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Monroe County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<1> to the west of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Woodcrest.
    • New Jersey
      • Camden County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Camden County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Woodcrest.
    • North Carolina
      • Davidson County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Davidson County and lies 273 miles [439.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Woodcrest.
      • Stanly County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Stanly County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km] to the east northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stanly County community of Woodcrest.
      • Wake County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Wake County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km] to the east northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Woodcrest.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Chester County
      • This Woodcrest is located in Chester County and lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodcrest that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Woodcrest.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodcrest ...

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.

  • Cedar Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in DeKalb County
  • Cedar Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Valley
    • Cedar Valley is located in DeKalb County
  • Cherokee Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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 DeKalb County
  • Cherry Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Ridge
    • Cherry Ridge is located in DeKalb County
  • Cherrywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in DeKalb County
  • Chimney Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Ridge
    • Chimney Ridge is located in DeKalb County
  • Creek Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Cove
    • Creek Cove is located in Henry County
  • Elizabeth Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Park
    • Elizabeth Park is located in Clayton County
  • Ellenwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Fay ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fay
    • Fay is located in Henry County
  • Forest Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Ridge
    • Forest Ridge is located in DeKalb County
  • Haven Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Park
    • Haven Park is located in Clayton County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Lincolndale
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolndale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolndale
      • Lincolndale is located in DeKalb County
    • Millrun
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millrun have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrun
      • Millrun is located in Clayton County
    • Moonlight Forest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moonlight Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moonlight Forest
      • Moonlight Forest is located in DeKalb County
    • Panthersville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panthersville
      • Panthersville is located in DeKalb County
    • River Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Run
      • River Run is located in DeKalb County
    • Riverchase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverchase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverchase
      • Riverchase is located in DeKalb County
    • Rolling Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
      • Rolling Meadows is located in Clayton County
    • Royal Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in DeKalb County
    • Skyline Forest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Forest
      • Skyline Forest is located in DeKalb County
    • Strawberry Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Hills
      • Strawberry Hills is located in Henry County
    • Wishing Well Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wishing Well Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wishing Well Hills
      • Wishing Well Hills is located in DeKalb County

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

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

  • Decatur, which is the Seat of DeKalb County, lies just to the North.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could walk a straight line from Woodcrest to Atlanta, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 541 miles [870.7 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 31 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,439 miles [10,362.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,141 miles [11,492.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,019 miles [8,077.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for DeKalb County: www.co.dekalb.ga.us/

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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Woodcrest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodcrest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6501, Longitude: -84.2808       In this case, the coordinates for Woodcrest 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Woodcrest 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 312.186 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.586 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.269 degrees.









 

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