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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 Hillside, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hillside 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 Hillside:
    • 46.911221, -106.400152
    • 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 Hillside
  • 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 Hillside ...

We found 53 communities that share the name Hillside.

Within Montana, the name Hillside is unique.

Beyond Montana, we know of another 53 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 53 communities, 49 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Hillside [Yavapai County].
    • Arkansas
      • Greene County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Hillside [Greene County].
    • California
      • Madera County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Hillside [Madera County].
      • Santa Clara 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 Hillside [Santa Clara County].
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe County
      • This Hillside is located in Arapahoe County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<3> to the south of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arapahoe County community of Hillside.
      • Fremont County
      • This Hillside is located in Fremont County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km] to the south of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Hillside.
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield 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 Connecticut community of Hillside [Fairfield County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Hillside is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,846 miles [2,970.8 km]<3> to the southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hillside.
    • Georgia
      • Dougherty County
      • This Hillside is located in Dougherty County and lies 1,582 miles [2,546 km]<3> to the southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Hillside.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Hillside is located in Cook County and lies 974 miles [1,567.5 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Hillside.
      • Kankakee 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 Hillside [Kankakee County].
    • Indiana
      • LaPorte County
      • This Hillside is located in LaPorte County and lies 1,037 miles [1,668.9 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaPorte County community of Hillside.
    • Kansas
      • Sedgwick 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 Hillside [Sedgwick County].
    • Kentucky
      • Muhlenberg County
      • This Hillside is located in Muhlenberg County and lies 1,185 miles [1,907.1 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muhlenberg County community of Hillside.
      • Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Hillside [Pulaski County].
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Hillside is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,402 miles [2,256.3 km]<3> to the southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Hillside.
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This Hillside is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,759 miles [2,830.8 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Hillside.
    • Maryland
      • Carroll County
      • This Hillside is located in Carroll County and lies 1,553 miles [2,499.3 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hillside.
      • Harford County
      • This Hillside is located in Harford County and lies 1,593 miles [2,563.7 km] to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Hillside.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Hillside is located in Prince George's County and lies 1,579 miles [2,541.2 km] to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Hillside.
    • Minnesota
      • Saint Louis 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 Hillside [Saint Louis County].
    • Mississippi
      • Tishomingo 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 Mississippi community of Hillside [Tishomingo County].
    • Nebraska
      • Washington County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Washington County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Hillside.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Hillside lies 1,950 miles [3,138.2 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
    • New Jersey
      • Union County
      • This Hillside is located in Union County and lies 1,646 miles [2,649 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Hillside.
    • New Mexico
      • Colfax 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 Mexico community of Hillside [Colfax County].
    • New York
      • Bronx 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 Hillside [Bronx County].
      • Columbia 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 New York community of Hillside [Columbia County].
      • Oneida County
      • This Hillside is located in Oneida County and lies 1,520 miles [2,446.2 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Hillside.
      • Queens County
      • This Hillside is located in Queens County and lies 1,667 miles [2,682.8 km] to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queens County community of Hillside.
      • Ulster County
      • This Hillside is located in Ulster County and lies 1,620 miles [2,607.1 km] to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of Hillside.
    • Nova Scotia
      • 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 Nova Scotia community of Hillside.
    • Ontario
      • This Hillside lies 1,304 miles [2,098.6 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
    • Oregon
      • Washington County
      • This Hillside is located in Washington County and lies 805 miles [1,295.5 km]<3> to the west of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Hillside.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lehigh County
      • This Hillside is located in Lehigh County and lies 1,585 miles [2,550.8 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lehigh County community of Hillside.
      • Luzerne County
      • This Hillside is located in Luzerne County and lies 1,549 miles [2,492.9 km] to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Hillside.
      • Montgomery County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Hillside [Montgomery County].
      • Schuylkill 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 Pennsylvania community of Hillside [Schuylkill County].
      • Westmoreland County
      • This Hillside is located in Westmoreland County and lies 1,421 miles [2,286.9 km] to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Hillside.
    • Quebec
      • This Hillside lies 1,606 miles [2,584.6 km]<3> to the east of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston County
      • This Hillside is located in Charleston County and lies 1,692 miles [2,723 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Hillside.
      • Darlington County
      • This Hillside is located in Darlington County and lies 1,634 miles [2,629.7 km] to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Hillside.
      • Lexington County
      • This Hillside is located in Lexington County and lies 1,587 miles [2,554 km] to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Hillside.
    • South Dakota
      • Douglas County
      • This Hillside is located in Douglas County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Hillside.
    • Tennessee
      • Weakley 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 Tennessee community of Hillside [Weakley County].
    • Texas
      • Culberson County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Culberson County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Culberson County community of Hillside.
      • McLennan 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 Hillside [McLennan County].
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Hillside is located in Davis County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<3> to the southwest of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Hillside.
      • Utah County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Hillside [Utah County].
    • Washington
      • Pierce County
      • This Hillside is located in Pierce County and lies 760 miles [1,223.1 km]<3> to the west of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Hillside.
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Hillside is located in Dane County and lies 889 miles [1,430.7 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Hillside that is located in Garfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Hillside.
      • Florence 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 Wisconsin community of Hillside [Florence County].
      • Iowa 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 Wisconsin community of Hillside [Iowa County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hillside ...

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.

  • Allen ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
    • Allen is located in Garfield County
  • Crow Rock
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crow Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow Rock
    • Crow Rock is located in Prairie County
  • Freedom ‑ Historic
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom
    • Freedom is located in Garfield County
  • Paris ‑ Historic
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
    • Paris is located in McCone County
  • Purewater ‑ Historic
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purewater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purewater
    • Purewater is located in Garfield County
  • Rock Springs
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Springs
    • Rock Springs is located in Rosebud County

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

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

  • Jordan, which is the Seat of Garfield County, lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<3> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Hillside to Jordan, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • Helena, which is the State Capital of Montana, lies 266 miles [428.1 km] to the west (W). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,573 miles [2,531.5 km] to the east (E). Driving would take most of three days, a buggy would take 62 days and walking would take 90 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,494 miles [10,451.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,262 miles [11,687.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,245 miles [8,441 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Hillside, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Hillside 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>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Hillside) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hillside. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.9112, Longitude: -106.4002    
<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 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.
<6>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 Hillside to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 328.066 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 327.573 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 317.785 degrees.









 

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