Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in River Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to River Oaks and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for River Oaks
- 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 River Oaks:
- 32.556531, -92.115968
- 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 River Oaks
- 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 parish-by-parish basis. We have selected Ouachita Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Ouachita Parish
- Since River Oaks is near Union Parish and also Morehouse Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Union Parish
- eBird sighting report for Morehouse Parish
- 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 River Oaks ...
We found 22 communities that share the name River Oaks.
There are three communities within Louisiana that are also named River Oaks.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Louisiana ...
- Caddo Parish
- This River Oaks is located in Caddo Parish and lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the west of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of River Oaks.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This River Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 158 miles [254.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of River Oaks.
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This River Oaks is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of River Oaks.
- Caddo Parish
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Colbert County
- This River Oaks is located in Colbert County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of River Oaks.
- California
- San Benito County
- This River Oaks is located in San Benito County and lies 1,692 miles [2,723 km]<1> to the west northwest of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Benito County community of River Oaks.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This River Oaks is located in Hillsborough County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of River Oaks.
- Georgia
- Camden County
- This River Oaks is located in Camden County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km]<1> to the east of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of River Oaks.
- Chatham County
- This River Oaks is located in Chatham County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km] to the east of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of River Oaks.
- Cherokee County
- This River Oaks is located in Cherokee County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km] to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of River Oaks.
- Illinois
- Will County
- This River Oaks is located in Will County and lies 669 miles [1,076.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of River Oaks.
- Indiana
- LaGrange County
- This River Oaks is located in LaGrange County and lies 731 miles [1,176.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaGrange County community of River Oaks.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- This River Oaks is located in Spartanburg County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of River Oaks.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This River Oaks is located in Hamilton County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of River Oaks.
- Shelby County
- This River Oaks is located in Shelby County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km] to the northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of River Oaks.
- Texas
- Brazos County
- Although located in Brazos County, we don't know the location within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazos County community of River Oaks.
- Dallas County
- This River Oaks is located in Dallas County and lies 279 miles [449 km]<1> to the west of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of River Oaks.
- 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 River Oaks [Harris County].
- Tarrant County
- This River Oaks is located in Tarrant County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km] to the west of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of River Oaks.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This River Oaks is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,227 miles [1,974.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of River Oaks.
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- This River Oaks is located in Fairfax County and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of River Oaks.
- Goochland County
- This River Oaks is located in Goochland County and lies 884 miles [1,422.7 km] to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of River Oaks.
- Norfolk City
- This River Oaks is located in Norfolk City and lies 948 miles [1,525.7 km] to the east northeast of the River Oaks that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of River Oaks.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near River Oaks ...
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.
- Cypress Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
- Cypress Point is located in Ouachita Parish
- Edgewater
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Fish Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fish Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Creek
- Fish Creek is located in Ouachita Parish
- Forest Home
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Home
- Forest Home is located in Ouachita Parish
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Ouachita Parish
- Green Springs
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Springs
- Green Springs is located in Ouachita Parish
- Lakeshore
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Lakeview Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
- Lakeview Park is located in Ouachita Parish
- Leisure Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Village
- Leisure Village is located in Ouachita Parish
- Magenta
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Oliver
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Pecan Bayou
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Bayou have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Bayou
- Pecan Bayou is located in Ouachita Parish
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- Pine Terrace
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
- Pine Terrace is located in Ouachita Parish
- Rockthrow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Spanish City
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spanish City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish City
- Spanish City is located in Ouachita Parish
- Sunshine Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Heights
- Sunshine Heights is located in Ouachita Parish
- Treasure Island
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treasure Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Island
- Treasure Island is located in Ouachita Parish
- Pine Terrace
How Far From River Oaks 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 River Oaks to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in River Oaks and extending to:
- Monroe, which is the Seat of Ouachita Parish, lies just to the South.
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 156 miles [251.1 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from River Oaks to Baton Rouge, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 950 miles [1,528.9 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 38 days and walking would take 54 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,815 miles [10,967.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,536 miles [12,128 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,411 miles [8,708.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for River Oaks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Ouachita Parish: www.oppj.org/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
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- River Oaks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in River Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.5565, Longitude: -92.1160 In this case, the coordinates for River Oaks 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 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 River Oaks 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 parish. 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 River Oaks 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 316.871 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.866 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.655 degrees. |