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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 Brower, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brower 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 Brower:
    • 40.630503, -111.959104
    • 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 Brower
  • 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 Brower ...

We found four communities that share the name Brower.

Within Utah, the name Brower is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these four communities, three are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Brower is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,890 miles [3,041.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Brower that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Brower.
    • Ontario
      • This Brower lies 1,616 miles [2,600.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Brower that is located in Salt Lake County.
    • Oregon
      • Multnomah 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 Oregon community of Brower [Multnomah County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Berks 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 Pennsylvania community of Brower [Berks County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Brower ...

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.

  • Angle View
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angle View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angle View
    • Angle View is located in Salt Lake County
  • Best View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Best View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Best View
    • Best View is located in Salt Lake County
  • Bowling Green
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
    • Bowling Green is located in Salt Lake County
  • Cobblestone
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblestone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone
    • Cobblestone is located in Salt Lake County
  • Coral Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coral Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Heights
    • Coral Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crystal Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Hills
    • Crystal Hills is located in Salt Lake County
  • Diamondville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamondville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamondville
    • Diamondville is located in Salt Lake County
  • Dixie Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Valley
    • Dixie Valley is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fox Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hills
    • Fox Hills is located in Salt Lake County
  • Georgetown ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
    • Georgetown is located in Salt Lake County
  • Green Tree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
    • Green Tree is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hall View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall View
    • Hall View is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (24 more) ...
    • Happy Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Valley
      • Happy Valley is located in Salt Lake County
    • Heatherglen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherglen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherglen
      • Heatherglen is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hector Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hector Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Heights
      • Hector Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Horizon
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horizon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon
      • Horizon is located in Salt Lake County
    • Kingsgate
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsgate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsgate
      • Kingsgate is located in Salt Lake County
    • Landings at Riverbend
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landings at Riverbend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landings at Riverbend
      • Landings at Riverbend is located in Salt Lake County
    • Ledgewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ledgewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledgewood
      • Ledgewood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Little Trieste
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Trieste have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Trieste
      • Little Trieste is located in Salt Lake County
    • Majestic Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Village
      • Majestic Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Marian Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marian Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marian Meadows
      • Marian Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Meadow View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
      • Meadow View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Park Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Heights
      • Park Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Purple Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purple Hills
      • Purple Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Quailstone
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quailstone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailstone
      • Quailstone is located in Salt Lake County
    • Riverbend
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverbend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
      • Riverbend is located in Salt Lake County
    • Royal Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Meadows
      • Royal Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Skyview
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyview
      • Skyview is located in Salt Lake County
    • Spring Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Salt Lake County
    • Summerwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwood
      • Summerwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Twin Willows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Willows
      • Twin Willows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Valley High
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley High have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley High
      • Valley High is located in Salt Lake County
    • Valley Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
      • Valley Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow Bay
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bay
      • Willow Bay is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow Run Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run Park
      • Willow Run Park is located in Salt Lake County

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

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

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Brower to Salt Lake City, 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.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,845 miles [2,969.2 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 7,008 miles [11,278.3 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 7,776 miles [12,514.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,755 miles [9,261.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Brower. 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 '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- Brower) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brower. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6305, Longitude: -111.9591       In this case, the coordinates for Brower 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 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 Brower 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>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 Brower 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 331.965 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.523 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.817 degrees.









 

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