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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 Sun Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sun 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 Sun Valley:
    • 29.640700, -95.234900
    • 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 Sun 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 Sun Valley ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Sun Valley.

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

Beyond Texas, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 26 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Texas ...
    • El Paso 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 Sun Valley [El Paso County].
    • Hidalgo County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Hidalgo County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of Sun Valley.
    • Lamar County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Lamar County and lies 278 miles [447.4 km]<2> to the north of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Sun Valley.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Sun Valley.
    • Arizona
      • Gila County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Gila County and lies 990 miles [1,593.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gila County community of Sun Valley.
      • Navajo County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Navajo County and lies 939 miles [1,511.2 km] to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Navajo County community of Sun Valley.
    • British Columbia
      • This Sun Valley lies 1,976 miles [3,180.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,388 miles [2,233.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Sun Valley.
    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Palm Beach County and lies 943 miles [1,517.6 km]<2> to the east of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of Sun Valley.
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Clayton County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Sun Valley.
      • Cobb County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Cobb County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km] to the east northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Sun Valley.
      • Fulton County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Fulton County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km] to the east northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Sun Valley.
    • Idaho
      • Blaine County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Blaine County and lies 1,428 miles [2,298.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blaine County community of Sun Valley.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 1,244 miles [2,002 km]<2> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Sun Valley.
      • Carroll County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 1,231 miles [1,981.1 km] to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Sun Valley.
    • Nevada
      • Washoe County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Washoe County and lies 1,547 miles [2,489.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Sun Valley.
    • New Mexico
      • Lincoln County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Lincoln County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Sun Valley.
    • North Carolina
      • Nash County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Nash County and lies 1,091 miles [1,755.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nash County community of Sun Valley.
    • Ohio
      • Clark County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Clark County and lies 960 miles [1,545 km]<2> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Sun Valley.
      • Franklin 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 Ohio community of Sun Valley [Franklin County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Monroe County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Monroe County and lies 1,357 miles [2,183.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Sun Valley.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Sun Valley lies 1,545 miles [2,486.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
    • Tennessee
      • Putnam County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Putnam County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Sun Valley.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Fairfax County and lies 1,205 miles [1,939.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Sun Valley.
      • Roanoke County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Roanoke County and lies 1,026 miles [1,651.2 km] to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Sun Valley.
    • West Virginia
      • Hancock County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Hancock County and lies 1,112 miles [1,789.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Sun Valley.
      • Harrison County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Harrison County and lies 1,071 miles [1,723.6 km] to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Sun Valley.
      • Kanawha County
      • This Sun Valley is located in Kanawha County and lies 973 miles [1,565.9 km] to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Sun Valley.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sun 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.

  • Dixie Hollow
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Hollow
    • Dixie Hollow is located in Brazoria County
  • Gloverdale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloverdale
    • Gloverdale is located in Harris County
  • Greenway Place
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway Place
    • Greenway Place is located in Harris County
  • Gulf Palms
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gulf Palms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf Palms
    • Gulf Palms is located in Harris County
  • Harrisburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisburg
    • Harrisburg is located in Harris County
  • Heritage Green
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Green
    • Heritage Green is located in Brazoria County
  • Highland Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
    • Highland Meadows is located in Harris County
  • Humble Camp
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humble Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humble Camp
    • Humble Camp is located in Harris County
  • Kings Court
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
    • Kings Court is located in Harris County
  • Meadow Creek Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Creek Village
    • Meadow Creek Village is located in Harris County
  • Pecan Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Park
    • Pecan Park is located in Harris County
  • Pineshadows
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineshadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineshadows
    • Pineshadows is located in Brazoria County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Red Bluff
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bluff
      • Red Bluff is located in Harris County
    • Regency Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Park
      • Regency Park is located in Brazoria County
    • Scarsdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
      • Scarsdale is located in Harris County
    • Skyscraper Shadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyscraper Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyscraper Shadows
      • Skyscraper Shadows is located in Harris County
    • Sleepy Hollow
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
      • Sleepy Hollow is located in Brazoria County
    • Tarrytown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarrytown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarrytown
      • Tarrytown is located in Harris County

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

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

  • Houston, which is the Seat of Harris County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Sun Valley to Houston, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 156 miles [251.1 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,215 miles [1,955.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 48 days and walking would take 69 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> 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).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,808 miles [12,565.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,683 miles [9,145.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sun 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Sun 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sun Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sun Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.6407, Longitude: -95.2349       In this case, the coordinates for Sun Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Sun Valley 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 318.486 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.374 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.314 degrees.




 

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