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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 Salt Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek:
    • 32.449358, -80.728995
    • 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 Salt Creek
  • 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 Salt Creek ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Salt Creek.

Within South Carolina, the name Salt Creek is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Shasta County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Salt Creek [Shasta County].
    • Colorado
      • Pueblo County
      • This Salt Creek is located in Pueblo County and lies 1,397 miles [2,248.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Salt Creek that is located in Beaufort County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pueblo County community of Salt Creek.
    • Illinois
      • DuPage County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Salt Creek [DuPage County].
    • Indiana
      • Porter County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Salt Creek [Porter County].
    • Kansas
      • Leavenworth County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Salt Creek [Leavenworth County].
      • Reno 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 Salt Creek [Reno County].
    • Kentucky
      • Perry County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Salt Creek [Perry County].
    • Missouri
      • Chariton County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Chariton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chariton County community of Salt Creek.
    • Montana
      • Fergus County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Salt Creek [Fergus County].
    • Ohio
      • Holmes County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Holmes County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Salt Creek.
    • Oregon
      • Polk County
      • This Salt Creek is located in Polk County and lies 2,421 miles [3,896.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Salt Creek that is located in Beaufort County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Salt Creek.
    • Virginia
      • Amherst County
      • This Salt Creek is located in Amherst County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Salt Creek that is located in Beaufort County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amherst County community of Salt Creek.
    • Wyoming
      • Natrona County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wyoming community of Salt Creek [Natrona County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Salt Creek ...

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.

  • Forest Fields
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Fields
    • Forest Fields is located in Beaufort County
  • Grays Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Hill
    • Grays Hill is located in Beaufort County
  • Green Pond
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Pond
    • Green Pond is located in Beaufort County
  • Hazel Farm
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazel Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel Farm
    • Hazel Farm is located in Beaufort County
  • Irongate
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irongate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irongate
    • Irongate is located in Beaufort County
  • Mariners Watch
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariners Watch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariners Watch
    • Mariners Watch is located in Beaufort County
  • Mark Island
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mark Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mark Island
    • Mark Island is located in Beaufort County
  • Marsh Harbor
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marsh Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marsh Harbor
    • Marsh Harbor is located in Beaufort County
  • Mink Point Plantation
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mink Point Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mink Point Plantation
    • Mink Point Plantation is located in Beaufort County
  • Partridge Woods
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Partridge Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Partridge Woods
    • Partridge Woods is located in Beaufort County
  • Peace Haven
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peace Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peace Haven
    • Peace Haven is located in Beaufort County
  • Pleasant Farm
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Farm
    • Pleasant Farm is located in Beaufort County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Pleasant Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
      • Pleasant Point is located in Beaufort County
    • Quail Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Beaufort County
    • Red Oak
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Oak
      • Red Oak is located in Beaufort County
    • River Reach
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Reach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Reach
      • River Reach is located in Beaufort County
    • Riverwind
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwind have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwind
      • Riverwind is located in Beaufort County
    • Shell Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shell Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shell Point
      • Shell Point is located in Beaufort County
    • Shell Point park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shell Point park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shell Point park
      • Shell Point park is located in Beaufort County
    • Tanglewood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Beaufort County

How Far From Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Beaufort, which is the Seat of Beaufort County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 108 miles [173.8 km]<2> to the north (N). If you could drive a straight line from Salt Creek to Columbia, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 490 miles [788.6 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,339 miles [10,201.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,024 miles [11,304 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,911 miles [7,903.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Beaufort County: www.co.beaufort.sc.us/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Salt Creek 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Salt Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Salt Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.4494, Longitude: -80.7290       In this case, the coordinates for Salt Creek have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Salt Creek, 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 Salt Creek 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 310.122 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.039 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.246 degrees.




 

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