Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Flat Rock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Flat Rock and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Flat Rock
- 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 Flat Rock:
- 42.097283, -83.290773
- 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 Flat Rock
- 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 county-by-county basis. We have selected Monroe County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Monroe County
- Since Flat Rock is near Wayne County and also Washtenaw County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Wayne County
- eBird sighting report for Washtenaw County
- 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 Flat Rock ...
We found 45 communities that share the name Flat Rock.
There are three communities within Michigan that are also named Flat Rock.
Beyond Michigan, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 44 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Michigan ...
- Alcona County
- Delta County
- Wayne County
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Flat Rock.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clay County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Flat Rock [Clay County].
- Conecuh County
- This Flat Rock is located in Conecuh County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Flat Rock.
- Jackson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Jackson County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km] to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Flat Rock.
- Lawrence County
- This Flat Rock is located in Lawrence County and lies 569 miles [915.7 km] to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Flat Rock.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Greene 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 Georgia community of Flat Rock [Greene County].
- Muscogee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Muscogee County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<2> to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Flat Rock.
- Putnam County
- This Flat Rock is located in Putnam County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km] to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Flat Rock.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Butler County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Butler County].
- Caldwell County
- This Flat Rock is located in Caldwell County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Flat Rock.
- McCreary County
- This Flat Rock is located in McCreary County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCreary County community of Flat Rock.
- Menifee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Menifee County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menifee County community of Flat Rock.
- Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Pulaski County].
- Rockcastle County
- This Flat Rock is located in Rockcastle County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km] to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockcastle County community of Flat Rock.
- Simpson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Simpson County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Flat Rock.
- Mississippi
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Flat Rock lies 1,533 miles [2,467.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- North Carolina
- Henderson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Henderson County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km]<2> to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Flat Rock.
- Stokes County
- This Flat Rock is located in Stokes County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km] to the south southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stokes County community of Flat Rock.
- Surry County
- This Flat Rock is located in Surry County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the south southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of Flat Rock.
- Vance County
- This Flat Rock is located in Vance County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km] to the southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vance County community of Flat Rock.
- Ohio
- Belmont County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Belmont County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Flat Rock.
- Paulding County
- This community is historic and although located in Paulding County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Flat Rock.
- Seneca County
- This Flat Rock is located in Seneca County and lies 63 miles [101.4 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Flat Rock.
- Pennsylvania
- Centre County
- This Flat Rock is located in Centre County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of Flat Rock.
- Fayette County
- This Flat Rock is located in Fayette County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km] to the southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Flat Rock.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Anderson County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<2> to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Flat Rock.
- Kershaw County
- This Flat Rock is located in Kershaw County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km] to the south southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Flat Rock.
- Union 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 Flat Rock [Union County].
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Davidson County].
- Lewis 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 Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Lewis County].
- Morgan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Morgan County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Flat Rock.
- Smith County
- This Flat Rock is located in Smith County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Flat Rock.
- Wilson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wilson County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Flat Rock.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Powhatan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Powhatan County and lies 428 miles [688.8 km]<2> to the southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Powhatan County community of Flat Rock.
- Scott County
- This Flat Rock is located in Scott County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km] to the south of the Flat Rock that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Flat Rock.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Flat Rock ...
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.
- Cherry Island
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Island
- Cherry Island is located in Wayne County
- Edgewater Beach
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Beach
- French Landing
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Landing
- French Landing is located in Wayne County
- Glen Eden
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Eden
- Hand
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north) - Maple Beach
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Beach
- Maple Beach is located in Wayne County
- Martinsville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsville
- Martinsville is located in Wayne County
- Riverview
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
- Riverview is located in Wayne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverview <5>
- Rockwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
- Rockwood is located in Wayne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,146 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <5>
- Stony Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Creek
- Stony Creek is located in Monroe County
- Stony Point
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Point
- Stony Point is located in Monroe County
- Sunset Beach
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Beach
- Willow
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Willow Beach
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Beach
How Far From Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Flat Rock and extending to:
- Monroe, which is the Seat of Monroe County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Flat Rock to Monroe, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Lansing, which is the State Capital of Michigan, lies 77 miles [123.9 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 395 miles [635.7 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 16 days and walking would take 23 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,009 miles [9,670.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,740 miles [10,847 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,618 miles [7,432 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Flat Rock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Monroe County: www.co.monroe.mi.us/
The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Flat Rock 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. |
| <2> | 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- Flat Rock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Flat Rock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0973, Longitude: -83.2908 In this case, the coordinates for Flat Rock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Flat Rock, 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> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Flat Rock 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 311.591 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.128 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.376 degrees. |