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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 Eastwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Eastwood 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 Eastwood:
    • 35.771540, -78.600558
    • 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 Eastwood
  • 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 Eastwood ...

We found 40 communities that share the name Eastwood.

There are five communities within North Carolina that are also named Eastwood.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 36 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Eastwood, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Lenoir County
      • This Eastwood is located in Lenoir County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Eastwood.
    • Moore County
      • This Eastwood is located in Moore County and lies 59 miles [95 km]<1> to the southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Eastwood.
    • Orange County
      • This Eastwood is located in Orange County and lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Eastwood.
    • Pitt County
      • This Eastwood is located in Pitt County and lies 71 miles [114.3 km]<1> to the east of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Eastwood.
    • Wilson County
      • This Eastwood is located in Wilson County and lies 41 miles [66 km]<1> to the east of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Eastwood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Baldwin County
      • This Eastwood is located in Baldwin County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baldwin County community of Eastwood.
      • Blount County
      • This Eastwood is located in Blount County and lies 462 miles [743.5 km] to the west southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Eastwood.
      • Calhoun County
      • This Eastwood is located in Calhoun County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the west southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Eastwood.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Eastwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km] to the west southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Eastwood.
    • Arkansas
      • Jefferson County
      • This Eastwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 771 miles [1,240.8 km]<1> to the west of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Eastwood.
    • Colorado
      • Pueblo 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 Colorado community of Eastwood [Pueblo County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Eastwood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Eastwood.
      • Polk County
      • This Eastwood is located in Polk County and lies 564 miles [907.7 km] to the south southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Eastwood.
    • Georgia
      • DeKalb 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 Georgia community of Eastwood [DeKalb 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 Eastwood [Cook County].
    • Kansas
      • Bourbon 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 Eastwood [Bourbon County].
    • Kentucky
      • Jefferson County
      • This Eastwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Eastwood.
    • Louisiana
      • Bossier Parish
      • This Eastwood is located in Bossier Parish and lies 882 miles [1,419.4 km]<1> to the west of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bossier Parish community of Eastwood.
    • Michigan
      • Kalamazoo County
      • This Eastwood is located in Kalamazoo County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kalamazoo County community of Eastwood.
      • Saginaw 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 Michigan community of Eastwood [Saginaw County].
    • Missouri
      • Carter County
      • This Eastwood is located in Carter County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<1> to the west of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Eastwood.
      • Jackson County
      • This Eastwood is located in Jackson County and lies 899 miles [1,446.8 km] to the west northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Eastwood.
    • New York
      • Onondaga County
      • This Eastwood is located in Onondaga County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Eastwood.
    • Ohio
      • Brown County
      • This Eastwood is located in Brown County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Eastwood.
      • Franklin County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Eastwood.
    • Ontario
      • This Eastwood lies 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
    • Oregon
      • Douglas 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 Oregon community of Eastwood [Douglas County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Eastwood is located in Allegheny County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Eastwood.
      • Westmoreland County
      • This Eastwood is located in Westmoreland County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km] to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Eastwood.
    • Tennessee
      • Knox County
      • This Eastwood is located in Knox County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km]<1> to the west of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Eastwood.
      • Putnam County
      • This Eastwood is located in Putnam County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km] to the west of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Eastwood.
      • Rutherford County
      • This Eastwood is located in Rutherford County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km] to the west of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Eastwood.
    • Texas
      • El Paso 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 Eastwood [El Paso County].
      • Harris County
      • This Eastwood is located in Harris County and lies 1,055 miles [1,697.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Eastwood.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Eastwood is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,822 miles [2,932.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Eastwood.
    • Virginia
      • Newport News City
      • This Eastwood is located in Newport News City and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of Eastwood.
    • Washington
      • Kitsap County
      • This Eastwood is located in Kitsap County and lies 2,376 miles [3,823.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Eastwood.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Australia
      • - New South Wales
      • Distance: 9,638 miles [15,510.9 km]<1> to the west southwest
      • - South Australia
      • Distance: 10,344 miles [16,647.1 km] to the west
    • England
      • Distance: 3,794 miles [6,105.9 km]<1> to the northeast

Curious and Interesting Names Near Eastwood ...

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.

  • Cloverdale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    • Cloverdale is located in Wake County
  • Eagle Chase
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Chase
    • Eagle Chase is located in Wake County
  • Emerald Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Village
    • Emerald Village is located in Wake County
  • Georgetown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
    • Georgetown is located in Wake County
  • Golden Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Forest
    • Golden Forest is located in Wake County
  • Heatherbrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrook
    • Heatherbrook is located in Wake County
  • Hickory Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Meadows
    • Hickory Meadows is located in Wake County
  • Isle Forest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isle Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isle Forest
    • Isle Forest is located in Wake County
  • Little Lake Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Lake Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Lake Hill
    • Little Lake Hill is located in Wake County
  • Longview
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Longview is located in Wake County
  • Maplewood Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood Forest
    • Maplewood Forest is located in Wake County
  • Queen Pines
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Pines
    • Queen Pines is located in Wake County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Rollingwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
      • Rollingwood is located in Wake County
    • Skycrest Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skycrest Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skycrest Village
      • Skycrest Village is located in Wake County
    • Summit Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Ridge
      • Summit Ridge is located in Wake County
    • Timberlake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
      • Timberlake is located in Wake County
    • Woods Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Creek
      • Woods Creek is located in Wake County

How Far From Eastwood to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Eastwood to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Raleigh, which is the Seat of Wake County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies just to the west northwest (WNW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could drive a straight line from Eastwood to White House, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,099 miles [9,815.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,794 miles [10,933.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,675 miles [7,523.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Wake County: www.wakegov.com/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Eastwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Eastwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7715, Longitude: -78.6006       In this case, the coordinates for Eastwood 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 Eastwood 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>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 Eastwood, 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 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 Eastwood 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 308.93 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.153 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.461 degrees.









 

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