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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 South Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to South Park 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 South Park:
    • 41.400881, -85.721099
    • 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 South Park
  • 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 South Park ...

We found 27 communities that share the name South Park.

Within Indiana, the name South Park is unique.

Beyond Indiana, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This South Park is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<1> to the south of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of South Park.
    • 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 South Park [Los Angeles County].
      • Riverside County
      • This South Park is located in Riverside County and lies 1,787 miles [2,875.9 km]<1> to the west of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of South Park.
      • San Diego County
      • This South Park is located in San Diego County and lies 1,819 miles [2,927.4 km] to the west of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of South Park.
      • Sonoma 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 South Park [Sonoma County].
    • 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 South Park [Cook County].
      • Kane County
      • This South Park is located in Kane County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km]<1> to the west of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of South Park.
    • Kansas
      • Johnson 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 South Park [Johnson County].
      • Wyandotte 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 Kansas community of South Park [Wyandotte County].
    • Kentucky
      • Jefferson County
      • This South Park is located in Jefferson County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the south of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of South Park.
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of South Park [Caddo Parish].
      • Rapides Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of South Park [Rapides Parish].
    • Michigan
      • Saint Clair County
      • This South Park is located in Saint Clair County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of South Park.
    • Minnesota
      • Dakota 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 Minnesota community of South Park [Dakota County].
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This South Park is located in Burlington County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km]<1> to the east of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of South Park.
    • New York
      • Erie 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 South Park [Erie County].
    • Ohio
      • Cuyahoga 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 Ohio community of South Park [Cuyahoga County].
      • Montgomery 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 Ohio community of South Park [Montgomery County].
      • Wyandot County
      • This South Park is located in Wyandot County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandot County community of South Park.
    • South Carolina
      • Darlington County
      • This South Park is located in Darlington County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of South Park.
      • Florence County
      • This South Park is located in Florence County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the southeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of South Park.
    • 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 South Park [Harris County].
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This South Park is located in King County and lies 1,834 miles [2,951.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of South Park.
    • West Virginia
      • Kanawha County
      • This South Park is located in Kanawha County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of South Park.
      • Lewis County
      • This South Park is located in Lewis County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km] to the east southeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of South Park.
      • Monongalia County
      • This South Park is located in Monongalia County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km] to the east southeast of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monongalia County community of South Park.
    • Wyoming
      • Teton County
      • This South Park is located in Teton County and lies 1,280 miles [2,060 km]<1> to the west northwest of the South Park that is located in Kosciusko County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Teton County community of South Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near South Park ...

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.

  • Between-The-Lakes Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Between-The-Lakes Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Between-The-Lakes Park
    • Between-The-Lakes Park is located in Kosciusko County
  • Buttermilk Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttermilk Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttermilk Point
    • Buttermilk Point is located in Kosciusko County
  • Cedar Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Point
    • Cedar Point is located in Kosciusko County
  • Eagle Point
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Point
    • Eagle Point is located in Kosciusko County
  • Enchanted Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Hills
    • Enchanted Hills is located in Kosciusko County
  • Forest Glen
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
    • Forest Glen is located in Kosciusko County
  • Highbanks
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highbanks
    • Highbanks is located in Kosciusko County
  • Indian Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
    • Indian Village is located in Noble County
  • Marineland Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marineland Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marineland Gardens
    • Marineland Gardens is located in Kosciusko County
  • Mineral Springs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Springs
    • Mineral Springs is located in Kosciusko County
  • Pickwick Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickwick Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickwick Park
    • Pickwick Park is located in Kosciusko County
  • Shady Banks
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Banks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Banks
    • Shady Banks is located in Kosciusko County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Silver Point
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Point
      • Silver Point is located in Kosciusko County
    • Stony Ridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Ridge
      • Stony Ridge is located in Kosciusko County
    • Sunrise Beach
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Beach
      • Sunrise Beach is located in Kosciusko County
    • Yellowbanks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellowbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellowbanks
      • Yellowbanks is located in Kosciusko County

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

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

  • Warsaw, which is the Seat of Kosciusko County, lies 103 miles [165.8 km]<1> to the south. If you could drive a straight line from South Park to Warsaw, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 4 days.
  • Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 115 miles [185.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 489 miles [787 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,134 miles [9,871.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,867 miles [11,051.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,747 miles [7,639.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Kosciusko County: www.kcgov.com/

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- South Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in South Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.4009, Longitude: -85.7211       In this case, the coordinates for South Park 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 South Park 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 South Park 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 313.184 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.837 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.775 degrees.




 

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