Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Sunset, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sunset and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Sunset
- 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 Sunset:
- 45.359843, -122.630092
- 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 Sunset
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Clackamas County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Clackamas County
- Since Sunset is near Multnomah County and also Washington County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Multnomah County
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- 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 Sunset ...
We found 51 communities that share the name Sunset.
There is one other community in Oregon which is also named Sunset.
Beyond Oregon, we know of another 50 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 50 communities, 50 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Oregon ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Graham County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Sunset [Graham County].
- Navajo County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Sunset [Navajo County].
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- This Sunset is located in Crittenden County and lies 1,830 miles [2,945.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crittenden County community of Sunset.
- Washington County
- This Sunset is located in Washington County and lies 1,627 miles [2,618.4 km] to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Sunset.
- British Columbia
- This Sunset lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<1> to the north of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- California
- Humboldt County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Sunset [Humboldt County].
- San Francisco 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 California community of Sunset [San Francisco County].
- Sutter County
- This Sunset is located in Sutter County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<1> to the south of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sutter County community of Sunset.
- Colorado
- Boulder County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Sunset [Boulder County].
- Pueblo County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Sunset [Pueblo County].
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Sunset is located in Hillsborough County and lies 2,495 miles [4,015.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Sunset.
- Miami-Dade County
- This Sunset is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 2,693 miles [4,334 km] to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Sunset.
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Morton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Sunset [Morton County].
- Republic 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 Kansas community of Sunset [Republic County].
- Seward 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 Kansas community of Sunset [Seward County].
- Sumner 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 Kansas community of Sunset [Sumner County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Covington County
- This Sunset is located in Covington County and lies 1,998 miles [3,215.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington County community of Sunset.
- Oktibbeha County
- This Sunset is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 1,962 miles [3,157.5 km] to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Sunset.
- Missouri
- Montana
- Deer Lodge County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Sunset [Deer Lodge County].
- Missoula County
- This Sunset is located in Missoula County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Missoula County community of Sunset.
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Butler County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Sunset [Butler County].
- Lebanon County
- This Sunset is located in Lebanon County and lies 2,331 miles [3,751.4 km]<1> to the east of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Sunset.
- Washington 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 Pennsylvania community of Sunset [Washington County].
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Carter County
- This Sunset is located in Carter County and lies 2,172 miles [3,495.5 km]<1> to the east of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Sunset.
- Grainger County
- This Sunset is located in Grainger County and lies 2,112 miles [3,398.9 km] to the east of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grainger County community of Sunset.
- Pickett County
- This Sunset is located in Pickett County and lies 2,026 miles [3,260.5 km] to the east of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickett County community of Sunset.
- Texas
- Knox County
- This Sunset is located in Knox County and lies 1,465 miles [2,357.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Sunset.
- Lubbock County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Sunset [Lubbock County].
- Montague County
- This Sunset is located in Montague County and lies 1,550 miles [2,494.5 km] to the east southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montague County community of Sunset.
- Starr County
- This Sunset is located in Starr County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km] to the southeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Starr County community of Sunset.
- Utah
- Washington
- Skagit County
- This Sunset is located in Skagit County and lies 220 miles [354.1 km]<1> to the north of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Sunset.
- Walla Walla County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Sunset [Walla Walla County].
- Whitman County
- This Sunset is located in Whitman County and lies 274 miles [441 km] to the east northeast of the Sunset that is located in Clackamas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitman County community of Sunset.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Sunset ...
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.
- Bolton
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Christie ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christie
- Christie is located in Clackamas County
- Fern Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Ridge
- Fern Ridge is located in Clackamas County
- Glen Echo
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Jennings Lodge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings Lodge
- Jennings Lodge is located in Clackamas County
- Johns Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johns Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johns Landing
- Johns Landing is located in Multnomah County
- Marylhurst
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marylhurst
- Marylhurst is located in Clackamas County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marylhurst <5>
- Mount Pleasant
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Clackamas County
- Oak Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
- Oak Grove is located in Clackamas County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <5>
- Oatfield
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Pulp
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Stringtown ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
- Stringtown is located in Clackamas County
How Far From Sunset to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Sunset to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sunset and extending to:
- Oregon City, which is the Seat of Clackamas County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Salem, which is the State Capital of Oregon, lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could walk a straight line from Sunset to Salem, with an average speed<6> 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 about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,344 miles [3,772.3 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 92 days and walking would take 134 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,924 miles [11,143.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,687 miles [12,371 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,798 miles [9,331 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sunset. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Clackamas County: www.co.clackamas.or.us/
The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.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 from Point A (ie- Sunset) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunset. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.3598, Longitude: -122.6301 In this case, the coordinates for Sunset have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Sunset, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Sunset 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. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Sunset 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 341.002 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.467 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 328.10 degrees. |