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Communities Also Named Scotch Block ...
We found one communities that share the name Scotch Block.
There is one other community in Ontario which is also named Scotch Block.
Beyond Ontario.
- Communities Located In Ontario ...
- Unknown
- The profile page for Scotch Block #1
- This Scotch Block lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the southeast.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Scotch Block ...
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.
- Burnt Island
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Island came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Island
- Dean Lake
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dean Lake came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dean Lake
- Heather
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Heather. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather
- Iron Bridge
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
- Johnswood
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnswood
- Johnswood is located in Chippewa County (MI)
- Lincoln
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
- Lincoln is located in Chippewa County (MI)
- Livingstone
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingstone came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingstone
- Livingstone Creek
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingstone Creek came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingstone Creek
- Silver Water
(23 miles [37 km] to the east)
How Far From Scotch Block 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 Scotch Block to various places of note, such as Parliament Hill.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Scotch Block and extending to:
- The National Capital at Parliament Hill (Ottawa, ON) is 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Scotch Block to Parliament Hill, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 21 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 15 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,836 miles [9,392.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,578 miles [10,586.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,467 miles [7,188.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Scotch Block. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for Province of Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Scotch Block) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Scotch Block. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.9178, Longitude: -83.3429 |
| <2> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |
| <3> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <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 Scotch Block 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 311.415 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.506 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.007 degrees. |
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