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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
    • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
    • The National Weather Service forecast for Bountiful Peak Summer Home 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 Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area:
    • 40.973278, -111.808548
    • 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 Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area ...

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.

  • Benchmark Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benchmark Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benchmark Village
    • Benchmark Village is located in Davis County
  • Cave Hollow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Hollow
    • Cave Hollow is located in Davis County
  • Center Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Village
    • Center Village is located in Davis County
  • Centerville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Centerville is located in Davis County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,530 people
    • Former names for Centerville:
    • Cherry Settlement
    • Deuel Creek
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <2>
  • Cinnamon Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Ridge
    • Cinnamon Ridge is located in Davis County
  • Evergreen
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Davis County
  • Forest Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Davis County
  • Green Meadows
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Davis County
  • Hillcrest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillcrest is located in Davis County
  • Hillside
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
    • Hillside is located in Davis County
  • Hillside Meadow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Meadow
    • Hillside Meadow is located in Davis County
  • Island View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island View
    • Island View is located in Davis County
  • Continue List   (25 more) ...
    • Lakeview Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Hills
      • Lakeview Hills is located in Davis County
    • Major
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Major have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Major
      • Major is located in Davis County
    • Meadow Springs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Springs
      • Meadow Springs is located in Davis County
    • Meadowbrook
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
      • Meadowbrook is located in Davis County
    • Moon Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moon Park
      • Moon Park is located in Davis County
    • Mountainside
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountainside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountainside
      • Mountainside is located in Davis County
    • Oak Lane
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Lane
      • Oak Lane is located in Davis County
    • Orchard View
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard View
      • Orchard View is located in Davis County
    • Panorama
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panorama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama
      • Panorama is located in Davis County
    • Pheasantbrook
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasantbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasantbrook
      • Pheasantbrook is located in Davis County
    • Placid Cove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Placid Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Placid Cove
      • Placid Cove is located in Davis County
    • Quail Cove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Cove
      • Quail Cove is located in Davis County
    • Quail Run
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
      • Quail Run is located in Davis County
    • Quailbrook
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quailbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailbrook
      • Quailbrook is located in Davis County
    • Randall Way
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randall Way have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall Way
      • Randall Way is located in Davis County
    • Rockwood Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Gardens
      • Rockwood Gardens is located in Davis County
    • Rolling Hills Meadows
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills Meadows
      • Rolling Hills Meadows is located in Davis County
    • Rosedale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Davis County
    • Stoney Brook
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Brook
      • Stoney Brook is located in Davis County
    • Summer Wood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Wood
      • Summer Wood is located in Davis County
    • Sunset Heights
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
      • Sunset Heights is located in Davis County
    • Sunset Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Davis County
    • Twin Hollows
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Hollows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Hollows
      • Twin Hollows is located in Davis County
    • Willow View
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow View
      • Willow View is located in Davis County
    • Woodland Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Springs
      • Woodland Springs is located in Davis County

How Far From Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area 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 Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area and extending to:

  • Coalville, which is the Seat of Summit County, lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area to Coalville, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,834 miles [2,951.5 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of three days, a buggy would take 72 days and walking would take 105 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,983 miles [11,238 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 7,752 miles [12,475.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,732 miles [9,224.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Summit County: www.co.summit.ut.us/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9733, Longitude: -111.8085       In this case, the coordinates for Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Bountiful Peak Summer Home Area 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 331.879 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.451 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.704 degrees.









 

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