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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 Carr, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Carr 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 Carr:
    • 41.259388, -111.912718
    • 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 Carr
  • 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 Carr ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Carr.

Within Utah, the name Carr is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, twelve are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Poinsett County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Carr [Poinsett County].
    • California
      • Santa Barbara County
      • This Carr is located in Santa Barbara County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<2> to the southwest of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Barbara County community of Carr.
    • Colorado
      • Weld County
      • This Carr is located in Weld County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<2> to the east of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weld County community of Carr.
    • Florida
      • Calhoun County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Carr [Calhoun County].
    • Michigan
      • Mason County
      • This Carr is located in Mason County and lies 1,322 miles [2,127.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Carr.
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Carr [Saint Louis County].
      • Stone 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 Missouri community of Carr [Stone County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Carr lies 2,218 miles [3,569.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
    • New Mexico
      • Cibola County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Cibola County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cibola County community of Carr.
      • DeBaca County
      • This community is historic and although located in DeBaca County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeBaca County community of Carr.
    • North Carolina
      • Orange County
      • This Carr is located in Orange County and lies 1,784 miles [2,871.1 km]<2> to the east of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Carr.
    • Ontario
      • This Carr lies 1,632 miles [2,626.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
    • Texas
      • Titus County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Carr [Titus County].
      • Victoria County
      • This Carr is located in Victoria County and lies 1,214 miles [1,953.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Carr that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Victoria County community of Carr.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Carr ...

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.

  • Chamberlains
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamberlains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlains
    • Chamberlains is located in Weber County
  • Cinnamon Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Park
    • Cinnamon Park is located in Weber County
  • Cross
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross
    • Cross is located in Weber County
  • Downs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs
    • Downs is located in Weber County
  • Dundee Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee Place
    • Dundee Place is located in Weber County
  • Esquire
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esquire have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esquire
    • Esquire is located in Weber County
  • Green Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Weber County
  • Greenfield
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
    • Greenfield is located in Weber County
  • Heritage Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Grove
    • Heritage Grove is located in Weber County
  • Hermitage
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hermitage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermitage
    • Hermitage is located in Weber County
  • Hunters
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters
    • Hunters is located in Weber County
  • Jillville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jillville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jillville
    • Jillville is located in Weber County
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Jumpoff Canyon
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jumpoff Canyon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumpoff Canyon
      • Jumpoff Canyon is located in Weber County
    • Lynn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
      • Lynn is located in Weber County
      • Former names for Lynn:
      • Bingham Fort
      • Five Points
      • Fort Bingham
      • Lynne
    • Maple Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hills
      • Maple Hills is located in Weber County
    • Meadowlark Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark Meadows
      • Meadowlark Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Melody Lane
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melody Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melody Lane
      • Melody Lane is located in Weber County
    • Mountain Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Crest
      • Mountain Crest is located in Weber County
    • Mystic Mountain
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Mountain
      • Mystic Mountain is located in Weber County
    • Packer Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Packer Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packer Place
      • Packer Place is located in Weber County
    • Pearwood Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearwood Park
      • Pearwood Park is located in Weber County
    • Purdy
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in Weber County
    • Quail Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
      • Quail Run is located in Weber County
    • Riders
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riders have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riders
      • Riders is located in Weber County
    • Shady Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Brook
      • Shady Brook is located in Weber County
    • Stone Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
      • Stone Creek is located in Weber County
    • Terrace
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace
      • Terrace is located in Weber County
    • Townside Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Townside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townside Park
      • Townside Park is located in Weber County
    • University Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Heights
      • University Heights is located in Weber County
    • University Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Weber County
    • University Place
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
      • University Place is located in Weber County
    • Wildwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
      • Wildwood is located in Weber County
    • Willowbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
      • Willowbrook is located in Weber County

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

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

  • Ogden, which is the Seat of Weber County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Carr to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,837 miles [2,956.4 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,968 miles [11,213.9 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 7,737 miles [12,451.5 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,720 miles [9,205.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Carr. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Weber County: www.co.weber.ut.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Carr, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>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 from Point A (ie- Carr) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Carr. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.2594, Longitude: -111.9127       In this case, the coordinates for Carr have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Carr 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.
<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 Carr 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 331.987 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.603 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.743 degrees.









 

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