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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 Pine Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley:
    • 29.702500, -95.320500
    • 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 Pine Valley
  • 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 Pine Valley ...

We found 33 communities that share the name Pine Valley.

There are three communities within Texas that are also named Pine Valley.

Beyond Texas, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 31 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Texas ...
    • Angelina 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 Texas community of Pine Valley [Angelina County].
    • San Jacinto 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 Texas community of Pine Valley [San Jacinto County].
    • Walker County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Walker County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<2> to the north of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Pine Valley.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Independence 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 Arkansas community of Pine Valley [Independence County].
    • British Columbia
      • This Pine Valley lies 2,196 miles [3,534.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
    • California
      • San Diego County
      • This Pine Valley is located in San Diego County and lies 1,268 miles [2,040.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Pine Valley.
    • Colorado
      • Douglas County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Douglas County and lies 863 miles [1,388.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Pine Valley.
    • Georgia
      • Cook County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Cook County and lies 711 miles [1,144.2 km]<2> to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Pine Valley.
      • Richmond 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 Georgia community of Pine Valley [Richmond County].
      • Ware County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Ware County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km] to the east of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ware County community of Pine Valley.
    • Illinois
      • Lake County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Lake County and lies 950 miles [1,528.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Pine Valley.
    • Indiana
      • Allen 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 Pine Valley [Allen County].
      • Orange County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Orange County and lies 789 miles [1,269.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Pine Valley.
    • Kentucky
      • Letcher 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 Pine Valley [Letcher County].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore 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 Maryland community of Pine Valley [Baltimore County].
      • Howard County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Howard County and lies 1,232 miles [1,982.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Pine Valley.
    • Mississippi
      • Yalobusha County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Yalobusha County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yalobusha County community of Pine Valley.
    • Missouri
      • Reynolds 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 Missouri community of Pine Valley [Reynolds County].
    • Nevada
      • Elko County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Pine Valley.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough 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 New Hampshire community of Pine Valley [Hillsborough County].
    • New York
      • Cattaraugus 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 New York community of Pine Valley [Cattaraugus County].
      • Chemung County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Chemung County and lies 1,341 miles [2,158.1 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chemung County community of Pine Valley.
      • Saratoga County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Saratoga County and lies 1,516 miles [2,439.8 km] to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Pine Valley.
      • Suffolk County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Suffolk County and lies 1,485 miles [2,389.9 km] to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Pine Valley.
    • North Carolina
      • New Hanover 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 North Carolina community of Pine Valley [New Hanover County].
    • Ohio
      • Jefferson County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,094 miles [1,760.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Pine Valley.
    • Ontario
      • This Pine Valley lies 1,478 miles [2,378.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
    • Oregon
      • Union 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 Oregon community of Pine Valley [Union County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Warren County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Warren County and lies 1,220 miles [1,963.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Pine Valley.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Aiken County and lies 829 miles [1,334.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Pine Valley.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Kershaw County and lies 903 miles [1,453.2 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Pine Valley.
      • Richland County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Richland County and lies 886 miles [1,425.9 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Pine Valley.
    • Utah
      • Washington County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Washington County and lies 1,171 miles [1,884.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Pine Valley.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pine Valley ...

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.

  • Gloverdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloverdale
    • Gloverdale is located in Harris County
  • Greenway Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway Place
    • Greenway Place is located in Harris County
  • Harrisburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisburg
    • Harrisburg is located in Harris County
  • Kings Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
    • Kings Court is located in Harris County
  • Magnolia Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
    • Magnolia Park is located in Harris County
  • Pecan Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Park
    • Pecan Park is located in Harris County
  • Riverview
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
    • Riverview is located in Harris County
  • Sunny Side
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Side have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Side
    • Sunny Side is located in Harris County
  • Sunnyside Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Gardens
    • Sunnyside Gardens is located in Harris County
  • University Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Oaks
    • University Oaks is located in Harris County

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

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

  • Houston, which is the Seat of Harris County, lies just to the North Northwest.
  • Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<2> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Pine Valley to Austin, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,217 miles [1,958.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 48 days and walking would take 70 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,088 miles [11,407 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,809 miles [12,567.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,684 miles [9,147.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Harris County: www.co.harris.tx.us/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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 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 Pine Valley 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Pine Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pine Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.7025, Longitude: -95.3205       In this case, the coordinates for Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley, 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 Pine Valley 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 318.55 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.458 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.343 degrees.




 

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