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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 Russell, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Russell 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 Russell:
- 40.980132, -93.200482
- 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 Russell
- 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 Russell ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Russell.
Within Iowa, the name Russell is unique.
Beyond Iowa, we know of another 44 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 44 communities, 40 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Mobile County
- This Russell is located in Mobile County and lies 738 miles [1,187.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Russell.
- Arkansas
- White County
- This Russell is located in White County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Russell.
- California
- Alameda 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 Russell [Alameda County].
- Solano County
- This Russell is located in Solano County and lies 1,541 miles [2,480 km]<1> to the west of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Solano County community of Russell.
- Colorado
- Costilla County
- This Russell is located in Costilla County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Costilla County community of Russell.
- Florida
- Clay County
- This Russell is located in Clay County and lies 989 miles [1,591.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Russell.
- Georgia
- Barrow County
- This Russell is located in Barrow County and lies 709 miles [1,141 km]<1> to the southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barrow County community of Russell.
- Illinois
- Clay 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 Russell [Clay County].
- Lake County
- This Russell is located in Lake County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Russell.
- Kansas
- Lyon 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 Russell [Lyon County].
- Russell County
- This Russell is located in Russell County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Russell.
- Kentucky
- Greenup County
- This Russell is located in Greenup County and lies 582 miles [936.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenup County community of Russell.
- Manitoba
- This Russell lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- Massachusetts
- Hampden County
- This Russell is located in Hampden County and lies 1,051 miles [1,691.4 km]<1> to the east of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampden County community of Russell.
- Michigan
- Alcona 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 Russell [Alcona County].
- Delta 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 Michigan community of Russell [Delta County].
- Dickinson 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 Michigan community of Russell [Dickinson County].
- Isabella 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 Michigan community of Russell [Isabella County].
- Minnesota
- Lyon County
- This Russell is located in Lyon County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Russell.
- Mississippi
- Lauderdale County
- This Russell is located in Lauderdale County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Russell.
- Missouri
- Howard 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 Missouri community of Russell [Howard County].
- Laclede County
- This Russell is located in Laclede County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the south of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laclede County community of Russell.
- Shannon 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 Missouri community of Russell [Shannon County].
- Montana
- Chouteau County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Russell [Chouteau County].
- Nebraska
- Frontier County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Frontier County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frontier County community of Russell.
- New Brunswick
- This Russell lies 1,425 miles [2,293.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- This Russell is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,101 miles [1,771.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Russell.
- New York
- Saint Lawrence County
- This Russell is located in Saint Lawrence County and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Lawrence County community of Russell.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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 Newfoundland and Labrador community of Russell.
- North Carolina
- Rowan 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 Russell [Rowan County].
- North Dakota
- Bottineau County
- This Russell is located in Bottineau County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bottineau County community of Russell.
- LaMoure 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 Dakota community of Russell [LaMoure County].
- Ohio
- Highland County
- This Russell is located in Highland County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<1> to the east of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Highland County community of Russell.
- Morrow County
- This Russell is located in Morrow County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km] to the east of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Russell.
- Oklahoma
- Craig 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 Oklahoma community of Russell [Craig County].
- Greer County
- This Russell is located in Greer County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greer County community of Russell.
- Ontario
- This Russell lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- Pennsylvania
- Warren County
- This Russell is located in Warren County and lies 730 miles [1,174.8 km]<1> to the east of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Russell.
- South Carolina
- Oconee County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Russell [Oconee County].
- Texas
- Leon County
- This Russell is located in Leon County and lies 679 miles [1,092.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leon County community of Russell.
- Virginia
- Russell County
- This Russell is located in Russell County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Russell.
- Suffolk City
- This Russell is located in Suffolk City and lies 939 miles [1,511.2 km] to the east southeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Russell.
- Washington
- Walla Walla County
- This Russell is located in Walla Walla County and lies 1,301 miles [2,093.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walla Walla County community of Russell.
- Wisconsin
- Trempealeau County
- This Russell is located in Trempealeau County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Russell that is located in Lucas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trempealeau County community of Russell.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Russell ...
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.
- Bethelhem
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethelhem have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethelhem
- Bethelhem is located in Wayne County
- Cloud
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloud have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloud
- Cloud is located in Marion County
- Confidence
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confidence
- Confidence is located in Wayne County
- Derby
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
- Derby is located in Lucas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
- Georgetown
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Georgetown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Monroe County
- Lucas
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucas
- Lucas is located in Lucas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
- Purdy
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
- Purdy is located in Lucas County
- Zero
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Zero. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zero
- Zero is located in Lucas County
How Far From Russell 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 city such as Russell to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Russell and extending to:
- Chariton, which is the Seat of Lucas County, lies just to the West Northwest.
- Des Moines, which is the State Capital of Iowa, lies 47 miles [75.6 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could walk a straight line from Russell to Des Moines, with an average speed<6> 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 866 miles [1,393.7 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 34 days and walking would take 50 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,426 miles [10,341.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,173 miles [11,543.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,065 miles [8,151.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Russell) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Russell. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9801, Longitude: -93.2005 In this case, the coordinates for Russell 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek 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 Russell 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> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Russell, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Russell to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.176 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 315.491 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.582 degrees. |
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