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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 University Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to University Park 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 University Park:
    • 45.576228, -122.728709
    • 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 University Park
  • 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 University Park ...

We found 22 communities that share the name University Park.

Within Oregon, the name University Park is unique.

Beyond Oregon, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Madison County
      • This University Park is located in Madison County and lies 2,026 miles [3,260.5 km]<1> to the east of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of University Park.
    • California
      • Orange 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 University Park [Orange County].
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe 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 University Park [Arapahoe County].
      • Denver County
      • This University Park is located in Denver County and lies 987 miles [1,588.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Denver County community of University Park.
    • Florida
      • Duval 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 Florida community of University Park [Duval County].
      • Miami-Dade County
      • This University Park is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 2,699 miles [4,343.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of University Park.
      • Orange County
      • This University Park is located in Orange County and lies 2,534 miles [4,078.1 km] to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of University Park.
      • Palm Beach County
      • This University Park is located in Palm Beach County and lies 2,681 miles [4,314.7 km] to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of University Park.
    • Illinois
      • Will County
      • This University Park is located in Will County and lies 1,762 miles [2,835.7 km]<1> to the east of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of University Park.
    • Iowa
      • Mahaska County
      • This University Park is located in Mahaska County and lies 1,529 miles [2,460.7 km]<1> to the east of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mahaska County community of University Park.
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • This University Park is located in Caddo Parish and lies 1,788 miles [2,877.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of University Park.
    • Maryland
      • Prince George's County
      • This University Park is located in Prince George's County and lies 2,350 miles [3,782 km]<1> to the east of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of University Park.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This University Park is located in Worcester County and lies 2,500 miles [4,023.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of University Park.
    • Missouri
      • 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 Missouri community of University Park [Saint Louis County].
    • New Mexico
      • Dona Ana County
      • This University Park is located in Dona Ana County and lies 1,251 miles [2,013.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dona Ana County community of University Park.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Centre County
      • This University Park is located in Centre County and lies 2,253 miles [3,625.9 km]<1> to the east of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of University Park.
    • South Carolina
      • Dorchester County
      • This University Park is located in Dorchester County and lies 2,408 miles [3,875.3 km]<1> to the east of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of University Park.
    • Texas
      • Bexar 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 University Park [Bexar County].
      • Dallas County
      • This University Park is located in Dallas County and lies 1,631 miles [2,624.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of University Park.
      • Harris County
      • This University Park is located in Harris County and lies 1,856 miles [2,986.9 km] to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of University Park.
      • Wichita 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 Texas community of University Park [Wichita County].
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This University Park is located in Weber County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the University Park that is located in Multnomah County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of University Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near University Park ...

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.

  • Bethany
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany
    • Bethany is located in Washington County
  • Blurock Landing
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blurock Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blurock Landing
    • Blurock Landing is located in Clark County (WA)
  • Bonny Slope
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonny Slope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonny Slope
    • Bonny Slope is located in Multnomah County
  • Bridlemile
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridlemile have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridlemile
    • Bridlemile is located in Multnomah County
  • Champ
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champ have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
    • Champ is located in Multnomah County
  • Fir
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fir have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fir
    • Fir is located in Multnomah County
  • Graham
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graham have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
    • Graham is located in Multnomah County
  • Green Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
    • Green Hills is located in Multnomah County
  • Kings Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Heights
    • Kings Heights is located in Multnomah County
  • Ladds Circle
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ladds Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladds Circle
    • Ladds Circle is located in Multnomah County
  • Minnehaha
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnehaha have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnehaha
    • Minnehaha is located in Clark County (WA)
  • Officers Row
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Officers Row have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Officers Row
    • Officers Row is located in Clark County (WA)
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • River Junction
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Junction
      • River Junction is located in Multnomah County
    • Sentinel Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sentinel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sentinel Hill
      • Sentinel Hill is located in Multnomah County
    • United Junction
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for United Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for United Junction
      • United Junction is located in Multnomah County
    • Vermont Hills
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vermont Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vermont Hills
      • Vermont Hills is located in Multnomah County

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

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

  • Portland, which is the Seat of Multnomah County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Salem, which is the State Capital of Oregon, lies 46 miles [74 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from University Park to Salem, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,348 miles [3,778.7 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,912 miles [11,123.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,674 miles [12,350.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,788 miles [9,314.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>

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

The official website for Multnomah County: www.co.multnomah.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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- University Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in University Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.5762, Longitude: -122.7287       In this case, the coordinates for University Park 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 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 University Park 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 University Park 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 341.097 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.588 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 328.152 degrees.




 

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