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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 Monterey, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Monterey and the surrounding area.
- 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 Monterey:
- 36.146864, -85.266999
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Monterey
- 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 Putnam County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Putnam County
- Since Monterey is near Overton County and also Cumberland County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Overton County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Cumberland 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Monterey
Communities Also Named Monterey ...
We found 35 communities that are also named Monterey.
Within Tennessee, the name Monterey is unique.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of 35 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Butler County
- This Monterey is located in Butler County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Monterey.
- Arkansas
- Cross County
- This Monterey is located in Cross County and lies 302 miles [486 km]<1> to the west of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cross County community of Monterey.
- California
- Monterey County
- This Monterey is located in Monterey County and lies 2,024 miles [3,257.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monterey County community of Monterey.
- 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 Monterey [Duval County].
- Georgia
- Fulton County
- This Monterey is located in Fulton County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Monterey.
- Illinois
- Fulton County
- This Monterey is located in Fulton County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Monterey.
- Indiana
- Pulaski County
- This Monterey is located in Pulaski County and lies 352 miles [566.5 km]<1> to the north of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Monterey.
- Iowa
- Davis County
- This Monterey is located in Davis County and lies 503 miles [809.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Monterey.
- Kansas
- Riley 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 Kansas community of Monterey [Riley County].
- Kentucky
- Bourbon County
- This Monterey is located in Bourbon County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bourbon County community of Monterey.
- Owen County
- This Monterey is located in Owen County and lies 158 miles [254.3 km] to the north of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Owen County community of Monterey.
- Louisiana
- Concordia Parish
- This Monterey is located in Concordia Parish and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Concordia Parish community of Monterey.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Monterey is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 514 miles [827.2 km] to the southwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Monterey.
- Massachusetts
- Berkshire County
- This Monterey is located in Berkshire County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkshire County community of Monterey.
- Michigan
- Allegan 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 Michigan community of Monterey [Allegan County].
- Minnesota
- Martin 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 Minnesota community of Monterey [Martin County].
- Mississippi
- Rankin County
- This Monterey is located in Rankin County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Monterey.
- Missouri
- Reynolds County
- This Monterey is located in Reynolds County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Reynolds County community of Monterey.
- Nebraska
- Cuming County
- This Monterey is located in Cuming County and lies 730 miles [1,174.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuming County community of Monterey.
- New Mexico
- Otero County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Otero County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otero County community of Monterey.
- New York
- Schuyler County
- This Monterey is located in Schuyler County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuyler County community of Monterey.
- Ohio
- Clermont County
- This Monterey is located in Clermont County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clermont County community of Monterey.
- Hamilton County
- This Monterey is located in Hamilton County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the north of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Monterey.
- Mercer County
- This Monterey is located in Mercer County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km] to the north of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Monterey.
- Pennsylvania
- Adams 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 Pennsylvania community of Monterey [Adams County].
- Berks County
- This Monterey is located in Berks County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Monterey.
- Clarion County
- This Monterey is located in Clarion County and lies 453 miles [729 km] to the northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarion County community of Monterey.
- Franklin County
- This Monterey is located in Franklin County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km] to the east northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Monterey.
- Lancaster County
- This Monterey is located in Lancaster County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km] to the east northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Monterey.
- South Carolina
- Abbeville 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 South Carolina community of Monterey [Abbeville County].
- Texas
- Angelina County
- This Monterey is located in Angelina County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Angelina County community of Monterey.
- Hill County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Hill County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Monterey.
- Marion County
- This Monterey is located in Marion County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km] to the west southwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Monterey.
- Virginia
- Highland County
- This Monterey is located in Highland County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Highland County community of Monterey.
- Wisconsin
- Waukesha County
- This Monterey is located in Waukesha County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Monterey that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Monterey.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Monterey ...
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.
- Beaver Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Bushing ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Bushing is located in Overton County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushing
- Cedar Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Cedar Spring is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Spring
- Cliff Springs
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Cliff Springs is located in Overton County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliff Springs
- Dug Hill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Dug Hill is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dug Hill
- Green Pond
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Green Pond is located in Overton County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Pond
- Lovejoy
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Mayland
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Mayland is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayland
- Mineral Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Mineral Springs is located in Overton County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Springs
- Mountain Meadows
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Mountain Meadows is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Meadows
- Obey City
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Obey City is located in Overton County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Obey City
- Pinhook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Pinhook is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinhook
- Continue List (6 more) ...
- Pleasant Ridge
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Pleasant Ridge is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
- Rays
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Rays is located in Overton County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rays
- Rocky Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Rocky Point is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point
- Sand Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Sand Springs is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Springs
- Shady Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Shady Grove is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
- Standingstone
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Standingstone is located in Putnam County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Standingstone
How Far From Monterey 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 town such as Monterey to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Monterey and extending to:
- Cookeville, which is the Seat of Putnam County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Monterey to Cookeville, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 84 miles [135.2 km] to the west (W). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 488 miles [785.4 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,364 miles [10,241.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,078 miles [11,390.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,954 miles [7,972.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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- Monterey) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Monterey 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> | 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 Monterey, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Monterey to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Monterey. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.1469, Longitude: -85.2670 |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.864 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.718 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.049 degrees. |
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