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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 Briggs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Briggs 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 Briggs:
- 40.888278, -111.870215
- 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 Briggs
- 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 Davis County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Davis County
- Since Briggs is near Salt Lake County and also Summit County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Summit 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 Briggs
Communities Also Named Briggs ...
We found 21 communities that are also named Briggs.
Within Utah, the name Briggs is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of 21 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Cochise County
- This Briggs is located in Cochise County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<1> to the south of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cochise County community of Briggs.
- Yavapai County
- This Briggs is located in Yavapai County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km] to the south of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yavapai County community of Briggs.
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Briggs [Los Angeles County].
- Ventura County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Briggs [Ventura County].
- Florida
- Volusia 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 Florida community of Briggs [Volusia County].
- Idaho
- Blaine 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 Idaho community of Briggs [Blaine County].
- Illinois
- Mason 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 Briggs [Mason County].
- Indiana
- Whitley County
- This Briggs is located in Whitley County and lies 1,370 miles [2,204.8 km]<1> to the east of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitley County community of Briggs.
- Kansas
- Geary 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 Briggs [Geary County].
- Montana
- Missoula 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 Montana community of Briggs [Missoula County].
- Nebraska
- Douglas County
- This Briggs is located in Douglas County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<1> to the east of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Briggs.
- New York
- Saint Lawrence County
- This Briggs is located in Saint Lawrence County and lies 1,867 miles [3,004.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Lawrence County community of Briggs.
- Ohio
- Cuyahoga 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 Briggs [Cuyahoga County].
- Washington County
- This Briggs is located in Washington County and lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km]<1> to the east of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Briggs.
- Oklahoma
- Cherokee County
- This Briggs is located in Cherokee County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Briggs.
- South Carolina
- Pickens 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 South Carolina community of Briggs [Pickens County].
- Tennessee
- Humphreys 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 Tennessee community of Briggs [Humphreys County].
- Unicoi 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 Tennessee community of Briggs [Unicoi County].
- Texas
- Burnet County
- This Briggs is located in Burnet County and lies 1,039 miles [1,672.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burnet County community of Briggs.
- Dallas 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 Texas community of Briggs [Dallas County].
- Virginia
- Clarke County
- This Briggs is located in Clarke County and lies 1,783 miles [2,869.5 km]<1> to the east of the Briggs that is located in Davis County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Briggs.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Briggs ...
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.
- Birdland
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Birdland is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdland
- Bountiful
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Bountiful is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bountiful
- Population from the 2020 Census: 43,921 people
- Former names for Bountiful:
- Calls Settlement
- North Canyon Settlement
- North Canyon Ward
- North Mill Creek Canyon Ward
- Sessions Settlement
- Stoker
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bountiful <4>
- Centerville
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Centerville is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,530 people
- Former names for Centerville:
- Cherry Settlement
- Deuel Creek
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <4>
- Chapel
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Chapel is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel
- Cherry Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cherry Circle is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Circle
- Cherry Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Cherry Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
- Cinnamon Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cinnamon Ridge is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Ridge
- Colonial
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Colonial is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial
- Cottonwood Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cottonwood Acres is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Acres
- Cottonwood Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cottonwood Heights is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Heights
- Emerald Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Emerald Hills is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Hills
- Evergreen
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Evergreen is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
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- Feller Drive
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Feller Drive is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Feller Drive
- Forest Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Forest Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Gale
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Gale is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gale
- Gold
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Gold is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold
- Granada Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Granada Hills is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granada Hills
- Green Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Green Meadows is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Hillside
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Hillside is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
- Hilltop
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hilltop is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
- Hilltop Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hilltop Gardens is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop Gardens
- Hogan Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Hogan Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hogan Park
- Island View
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Island View is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island View
- Jensen
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Jensen is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen
- Judge Holbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Judge Holbrook is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judge Holbrook
- Lakeview Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Lakeview Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
- Lynnhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Lynnhaven is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnhaven
- Major
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Major is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Major
- Maple Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Maple Crest is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Crest
- Maple Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Maple Glen is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Glen
- Maple Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Maple Hills is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hills
- Maple Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Maple Springs is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Springs
- Meadowlane
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Meadowlane is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlane
- Mountain Aire
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Mountain Aire is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Aire
- Mountain Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Mountain Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Park
- Nelson
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Nelson is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
- Oak Way
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Oak Way is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Way
- Orchard Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Orchard Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
- Orchard Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Orchard Place is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Place
- Paradise Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Paradise Hills is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
- Placid Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Placid Cove is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Placid Cove
- Pleasant
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Pleasant is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant
- Quailbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Quailbrook is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailbrook
- Rainbow Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Rainbow Hills is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Hills
- Randall Way
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Randall Way is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall Way
- Reed
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Reed is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed
- Shamrock Drive
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Shamrock Drive is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock Drive
- Stone Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Stone Creek is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
- Summertree
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Summertree is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertree
- Sunny Slope
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sunny Slope is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Slope
- Sunshine
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Sunshine is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
- Susie Ranch
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Susie Ranch is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susie Ranch
- Twin Hollows
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Twin Hollows is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Hollows
- Valerie
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Valerie is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valerie
- Vineyard
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Vineyard is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
- Vistaview
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Vistaview is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vistaview
- Woods Cross
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
How Far From Briggs 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 Briggs to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Briggs and extending to:
- Farmington, which is the Seat of Davis County, lies just to the North Northwest.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the south (S).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,838 miles [2,958 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Briggs 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 6,990 miles [11,249.3 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 7,758 miles [12,485.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,739 miles [9,236 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Briggs) 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Briggs 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 Briggs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Briggs 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 Briggs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.8883, Longitude: -111.8702 In this case, the coordinates for Briggs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.92 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.491 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.746 degrees. |
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