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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 Springbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Springbrook 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 Springbrook:
    • 34.666767, -82.962926
    • 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 Springbrook
  • 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 Springbrook ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Springbrook.

Within South Carolina, the name Springbrook is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, ten are located in the United States and six are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Springbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Springbrook.
    • Alberta
      • This Springbrook lies 1,941 miles [3,123.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
    • Georgia
      • Cobb County
      • This Springbrook is located in Cobb County and lies 113 miles [181.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Springbrook.
    • Iowa
      • Jackson County
      • This Springbrook is located in Jackson County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Springbrook.
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Springbrook is located in Montgomery County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Springbrook.
    • North Dakota
      • Williams County
      • This Springbrook is located in Williams County and lies 1,407 miles [2,264.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williams County community of Springbrook.
    • Ohio
      • Erie County
      • This Springbrook is located in Erie County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the north of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Springbrook.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Springbrook.
    • Oregon
      • Yamhill County
      • This Springbrook is located in Yamhill County and lies 2,213 miles [3,561.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yamhill County community of Springbrook.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Springbrook lies 1,300 miles [2,092.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
    • Quebec
      • This Springbrook lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
    • Tennessee
      • Blount County
      • This Springbrook is located in Blount County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Springbrook.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Springbrook is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,633 miles [2,628.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Springbrook.
    • Wisconsin
      • Washburn County
      • This Springbrook is located in Washburn County and lies 903 miles [1,453.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Springbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washburn County community of Springbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Springbrook ...

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.

  • Bent Tree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Oconee County
  • Bounty Land
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bounty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bounty Land
    • Bounty Land is located in Oconee County
  • Cove Inlet
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cove Inlet have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Inlet
    • Cove Inlet is located in Oconee County
  • Doris Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doris Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doris Heights
    • Doris Heights is located in Oconee County
  • Fox Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Oconee County
  • Friendship
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Oconee County
  • Grover Square
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grover Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grover Square
    • Grover Square is located in Oconee County
  • Hicks Store
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Store have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Store
    • Hicks Store is located in Oconee County
  • Indian Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Oconee County
  • Indian Oaks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
    • Indian Oaks is located in Oconee County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Oconee County
  • Normandy Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy Shores
    • Normandy Shores is located in Oconee County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Return
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Return have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Return
      • Return is located in Oconee County
    • Ridgeview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeview
      • Ridgeview is located in Oconee County
    • Singing Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singing Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singing Pines
      • Singing Pines is located in Oconee County
    • Thriftwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thriftwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thriftwood
      • Thriftwood is located in Oconee County
    • Village Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Creek
      • Village Creek is located in Oconee County
    • Vista Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Grove
      • Vista Grove is located in Oconee County
    • Walnut Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
      • Walnut Grove is located in Oconee County

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

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

  • Walhalla, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 119 miles [191.5 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Springbrook to Columbia, with an average speed<4>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 438 miles [704.9 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 18 days and walking would take 25 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,336 miles [10,196.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,038 miles [11,326.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,917 miles [7,913.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Oconee County: www.oconeesc.com/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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- Springbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Springbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6668, Longitude: -82.9629       In this case, the coordinates for Springbrook 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 Springbrook 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 Springbrook 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 311.448 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.88 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.494 degrees.




 

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