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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 Quail Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Quail Valley 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 Quail Valley:
    • 33.394012, -88.812554
    • 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 Quail Valley
  • 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 Quail Valley ...

We found eight communities that share the name Quail Valley.

Within Mississippi, the name Quail Valley is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,331 miles [2,142 km]<1> to the west of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Quail Valley.
    • Arkansas
      • Independence County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Independence County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Independence County community of Quail Valley.
    • California
      • Riverside County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Riverside County and lies 1,630 miles [2,623.2 km]<1> to the west of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Quail Valley.
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Clayton County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the east of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Quail Valley.
      • Newton County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Newton County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the east of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Quail Valley.
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Montgomery County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Quail Valley.
    • Texas
      • Fort Bend County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Fort Bend County and lies 476 miles [766 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fort Bend County community of Quail Valley.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Quail Valley is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,358 miles [2,185.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Quail Valley that is located in Oktibbeha County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Quail Valley.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Quail Valley ...

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.

  • Blackjack
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackjack have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackjack
    • Blackjack is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Cherokee Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Heights
    • Cherokee Heights is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Green Acres
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Green Oaks
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Oaks
    • Green Oaks is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Heritage Colony
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Colony
    • Heritage Colony is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Hillbrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillbrook
    • Hillbrook is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Hillcrest
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillcrest is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Rosedale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
    • Rosedale is located in Oktibbeha County
  • Starkville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Stonegate
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
      • Stonegate is located in Oktibbeha County
    • Sunset
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset
      • Sunset is located in Oktibbeha County
    • Tanglewood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Oktibbeha County
    • Timbercove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timbercove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timbercove
      • Timbercove is located in Oktibbeha County
    • University Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Heights
      • University Heights is located in Oktibbeha County
    • Whispering Pines
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
      • Whispering Pines is located in Oktibbeha County

How Far From Quail Valley 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 Quail Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Starkville, which is the Seat of Oktibbeha County, lies just to the North.
  • Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 109 miles [175.4 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Quail Valley to Jackson, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 757 miles [1,218.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 30 days and walking would take 43 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,640 miles [10,686 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,354 miles [11,835.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,230 miles [8,416.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Quail Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Quail Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3940, Longitude: -88.8126       In this case, the coordinates for Quail Valley 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 Quail Valley 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 314.889 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.674 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.138 degrees.









 

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