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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 Pleasant Plains, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains:
    • 40.003451, -74.213476
    • 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 Pleasant Plains
  • 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 Pleasant Plains ...

We found twelve communities that share the name Pleasant Plains.

There are two communities within New Jersey that are also named Pleasant Plains.

Beyond New Jersey, we know of another ten communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In New Jersey ...
    • Middlesex County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Middlesex County and lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Pleasant Plains.
    • Morris County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Morris County and lies 50 miles [80.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Pleasant Plains.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Henry 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 Alabama community of Pleasant Plains [Henry County].
      • Houston County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Houston County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<1> to the southwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Pleasant Plains.
    • Arkansas
      • Independence County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Independence County and lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Independence County community of Pleasant Plains.
    • Illinois
      • Sangamon County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Sangamon County and lies 830 miles [1,335.8 km]<1> to the west of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Pleasant Plains.
    • Kansas
      • Republic 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 Pleasant Plains [Republic County].
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Pleasant Plains.
    • New York
      • Dutchess County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Dutchess County and lies 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the north of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Pleasant Plains.
      • Richmond County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Richmond County and lies 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Pleasant Plains.
    • North Carolina
      • Columbus County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Columbus County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbus County community of Pleasant Plains.
      • Hertford County
      • This Pleasant Plains is located in Hertford County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km] to the south southwest of the Pleasant Plains that is located in Ocean County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hertford County community of Pleasant Plains.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pleasant Plains ...

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.

  • Anchorage
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anchorage have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anchorage
    • Anchorage is located in Ocean County
  • Camelot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Ocean County
  • Cedar Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Ocean County
  • Evergreen Shores
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Shores
    • Evergreen Shores is located in Ocean County
  • Holiday City
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday City
    • Holiday City is located in Ocean County
  • Holiday Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Heights
    • Holiday Heights is located in Ocean County
  • Island Beach Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Beach Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Beach Heights
    • Island Beach Heights is located in Ocean County
  • Leisure Knoll
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Knoll
    • Leisure Knoll is located in Ocean County
  • Maple Shade
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Shade
    • Maple Shade is located in Ocean County
  • Pine Terrace
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • 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 Ocean County
  • Seven Stars
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Stars have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Stars
    • Seven Stars is located in Ocean County
  • Silver Bay
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Bay
    • Silver Bay is located in Ocean County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Silver Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Ridge
      • Silver Ridge is located in Ocean County
    • Snug Harbor
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Harbor
      • Snug Harbor is located in Ocean County
    • Spruce Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spruce Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spruce Gardens
      • Spruce Gardens is located in Ocean County
    • Suburban Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburban Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban Park
      • Suburban Park is located in Ocean County
    • Toms River
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toms River
      • Toms River is located in Ocean County

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

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

  • Toms River, which is the Seat of Ocean County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could walk a straight line from Pleasant Plains to Trenton, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 168 miles [270.4 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,731 miles [9,223.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,434 miles [10,354.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,312 miles [6,939.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>

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

The official website for Ocean County: www.oceancountygov.com/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Pleasant Plains) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pleasant Plains. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0035, Longitude: -74.2135       In this case, the coordinates for Pleasant Plains 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 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 Pleasant Plains 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>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 Pleasant Plains 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 306.139 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.626 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.067 degrees.




 

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