Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Ballard, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ballard and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Ballard
- 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 Ballard:
- 40.675781, -111.812433
- 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 Ballard
- 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 Salt Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
- Since Ballard is near Summit County and also Davis County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Summit County
- eBird sighting report for Davis 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Ballard ...
We found eighteen communities that share the name Ballard.
There is one other community in Utah which is also named Ballard.
Beyond Utah, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Utah ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Anderson County
- This Ballard is located in Anderson County and lies 1,439 miles [2,315.8 km]<1> to the east of the Ballard that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Ballard.
- Menifee County
- This Ballard is located in Menifee County and lies 1,506 miles [2,423.7 km] to the east of the Ballard that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menifee County community of Ballard.
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Ballard ...
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.
- Blue Spruce
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Spruce have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Spruce
- Blue Spruce is located in Salt Lake County
- Bonnie Brae
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Brae have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
- Bonnie Brae is located in Salt Lake County
- Bonnie View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie View
- Bonnie View is located in Salt Lake County
- Boulevard
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Cottonwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
- Cottonwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Hills
- Cottonwood Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Meadows
- Cottonwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Fawn Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fawn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Gardens
- Fawn Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Flamingo Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flamingo Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamingo Hills
- Flamingo Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Florence Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Hollow
- Florence Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Green Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Haven Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Place
- Haven Place is located in Salt Lake County
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- Heather Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Circle
- Heather Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jo Lynn
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Juniper
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Knight
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Lincoln Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
- Lincoln Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Locust Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
- Locust Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Mount Olympus
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Olympus have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus
- Mount Olympus is located in Salt Lake County
- Mount Olympus Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Olympus Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Cove
- Mount Olympus Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Mount Olympus Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Olympus Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Hills
- Mount Olympus Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Mount Olympus Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Olympus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Park
- Mount Olympus Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Nathan Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nathan Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nathan Circle
- Nathan Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Orchard Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Gardens
- Orchard Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Park Central
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Central have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Central
- Park Central is located in Salt Lake County
- Peony Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peony Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peony Gardens
- Peony Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Ridge Road
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Road have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Road
- Ridge Road is located in Salt Lake County
- Shadow Mountain
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Mountain
- Shadow Mountain is located in Salt Lake County
- Sleepy Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Spring Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
- Spring Creek is located in Salt Lake County
- Sycamore Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
- Sycamore Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Vegas
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Wander Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wander Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wander Village
- Wander Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Woodside Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Heights
- Woodside Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Young Haven Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Young Haven Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Haven Circle
- Young Haven Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Heather Circle
How Far From Ballard to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Ballard to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Ballard and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the Northwest.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the northwest (NW).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Ballard to White House, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 105 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 72 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,002 miles [11,268.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,770 miles [12,504.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,748 miles [9,250.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ballard. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Salt Lake County: www.slco.org/
The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Ballard) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ballard. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6758, Longitude: -111.8124 In this case, the coordinates for Ballard 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 Ballard 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 Ballard, 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 Ballard 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 331.854 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.395 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.728 degrees. |