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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 Woodlake, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodlake and the surrounding area.
- 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 Woodlake:
- 34.179823, -83.979072
- 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 Woodlake
- 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 Woodlake ...
We found nine communities that share the name Woodlake.
There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Woodlake.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Richmond County
- This Woodlake is located in Richmond County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Woodlake.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- San Joaquin County
- This Woodlake is located in San Joaquin County and lies 2,081 miles [3,349 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Joaquin County community of Woodlake.
- Tulare County
- This Woodlake is located in Tulare County and lies 1,974 miles [3,176.8 km] to the west northwest of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tulare County community of Woodlake.
- Illinois
- Will County
- This Woodlake is located in Will County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Woodlake.
- Kentucky
- Franklin County
- This Woodlake is located in Franklin County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km]<1> to the north of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Woodlake.
- Mississippi
- Rankin County
- This Woodlake is located in Rankin County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Woodlake.
- Tennessee
- Wilson County
- This Woodlake is located in Wilson County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Woodlake.
- Texas
- Brazos County
- Although located in Brazos County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazos County community of Woodlake.
- Trinity County
- This Woodlake is located in Trinity County and lies 678 miles [1,091.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodlake that is located in Hall County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trinity County community of Woodlake.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodlake ...
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.
- Beard
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beard
- Beard is located in Hall County
- Flowery Branch
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Hall County
- Gay Lan
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gay Lan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gay Lan
- Gay Lan is located in Hall County
- Estimated population in 2019: 81 people
- Green Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Crossing
- Green Crossing is located in Hall County
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Hall County
- Hammer
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammer
- Hammer is located in Hall County
- Holiday Meadows
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Meadows
- Holiday Meadows is located in Hall County
- Lights Ferry
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lights Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lights Ferry
- Lights Ferry is located in Forsyth County
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- Misty Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Cove
- Misty Cove is located in Hall County
- Oscarville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oscarville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oscarville
- Oscarville is located in Forsyth County
- Pebble Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Brook
- Pebble Brook is located in Gwinnett County
- Reed
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reed have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed
- Reed is located in Hall County
- Rest Haven
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rest Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rest Haven
- Rest Haven is located in Gwinnett County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
- Roberts Crossroads
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Crossroads
- Roberts Crossroads is located in Hall County
How Far From Woodlake 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 Woodlake to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Woodlake and extending to:
- Gainesville, which is the Seat of Hall County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Woodlake to Gainesville, with an average speed<4> 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 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 504 miles [811.1 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 29 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,402 miles [10,303 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,105 miles [11,434.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,983 miles [8,019.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Woodlake. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for Hall County: www.hallcounty.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' (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- Woodlake) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodlake. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1798, Longitude: -83.9791 In this case, the coordinates for Woodlake 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 Woodlake 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 312.03 degrees. |
<7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.48 degrees. |
<8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.02 degrees. |
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