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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 Blackburn, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Blackburn 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 Blackburn:
- 40.664670, -111.811877
- 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 Blackburn
- 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:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
- Since Blackburn is near Summit County and also Davis County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Summit County
- Open the 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Blackburn
Communities Also Named Blackburn ...
We found 21 communities that are also named Blackburn.
Within Utah, the name Blackburn is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of 21 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 21 communities, nineteen are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Lauderdale County
- This Blackburn is located in Lauderdale County and lies 1,371 miles [2,206.4 km]<1> to the east of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Blackburn.
- Limestone County
- This Blackburn is located in Limestone County and lies 1,406 miles [2,262.7 km] to the east of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Blackburn.
- Arkansas
- Washington County
- This Blackburn is located in Washington County and lies 1,008 miles [1,622.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Blackburn.
- Colorado
- Custer 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 Colorado community of Blackburn [Custer County].
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Blackburn is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,877 miles [3,020.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Blackburn.
- Illinois
- Christian 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 Illinois community of Blackburn [Christian County].
- Kansas
- Harper 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 Blackburn [Harper County].
- Kentucky
- Estill County
- Although located in Estill County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Blackburn.
- Union County
- This Blackburn is located in Union County and lies 1,280 miles [2,060 km]<1> to the east of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Blackburn.
- Louisiana
- Claiborne Parish
- This Blackburn is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 1,159 miles [1,865.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Blackburn.
- Missouri
- Saline County
- This Blackburn is located in Saline County and lies 975 miles [1,569.1 km]<1> to the east of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Blackburn.
- Nevada
- Eureka 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 Nevada community of Blackburn [Eureka County].
- North Carolina
- Catawba County
- This Blackburn is located in Catawba County and lies 1,682 miles [2,706.9 km]<1> to the east of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catawba County community of Blackburn.
- Ohio
- Columbiana 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 Ohio community of Blackburn [Columbiana County].
- Hocking 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 Ohio community of Blackburn [Hocking County].
- Morgan County
- This community is historic and although located in Morgan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Blackburn.
- Oklahoma
- Pawnee County
- This Blackburn is located in Pawnee County and lies 872 miles [1,403.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pawnee County community of Blackburn.
- Ontario
- This Blackburn lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- Pennsylvania
- Westmoreland 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 Pennsylvania community of Blackburn [Westmoreland County].
- Quebec
- This Blackburn lies 2,002 miles [3,221.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- West Virginia
- Gilmer County
- This Blackburn is located in Gilmer County and lies 1,647 miles [2,650.6 km]<1> to the east of the Blackburn that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gilmer County community of Blackburn.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Blackburn ...
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)
- Blue Spruce is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Spruce
- Bonnie Brae
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Bonnie Brae is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
- Bonnie View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Bonnie View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie View
- Boulevard
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Boulevard is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulevard
- Cottonwood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Cottonwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
- Cottonwood Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Cottonwood Acres is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Acres
- Cottonwood Glade
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Cottonwood Glade is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Glade
- Cottonwood Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cottonwood Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Hills
- Cottonwood Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Cottonwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Meadows
- Crown Colony
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Crown Colony is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown Colony
- Fawn Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Fawn Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Gardens
- Flamingo Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Flamingo Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamingo Hills
- Continue List (26 more) ...
- Florence Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Florence Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Hollow
- Green Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Green Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Haven Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Haven Place is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Place
- Heather Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Heather Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Circle
- International Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- International Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for International Gardens
- Jo Lynn
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Jo Lynn is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jo Lynn
- Knight
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Knight is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knight
- Lincoln Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Lincoln Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
- Locust Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Locust Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
- Mount Olympus
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Mount Olympus is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus
- Mount Olympus Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Mount Olympus Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Cove
- Mount Olympus Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Mount Olympus Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Hills
- Mount Olympus Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Mount Olympus Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Park
- Nathan Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Nathan Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nathan Circle
- Orchard Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Orchard Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Gardens
- Peony Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Peony Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peony Gardens
- Ridge Road
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Ridge Road is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Road
- Shadow Mountain
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Shadow Mountain is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Mountain
- Sleepy Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Spring Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Spring Creek is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
- Spring Run
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Spring Run is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Run
- Sycamore Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Sycamore Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
- Vegas
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Vegas is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vegas
- Wander Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Wander Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wander Village
- Wildwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Wildwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
- Woodside Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Woodside Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Heights
How Far From Blackburn 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 Blackburn to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Blackburn 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 Blackburn to White House, with an average speed<4>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<5> 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).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,771 miles [12,506.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,749 miles [9,252.1 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Blackburn) 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn, 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6647, Longitude: -111.8119 In this case, the coordinates for Blackburn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.853 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.393 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.729 degrees. |
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