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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 Crescent, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Crescent and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Crescent:
    • 40.551337, -111.891046
    • 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 Crescent
  • 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 Crescent ...

We found 41 communities that share the name Crescent.

There is one other community in Utah which is also named Crescent.

Beyond Utah, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 40 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Utah ...
    • Grand County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Crescent [Grand County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Sebastian County
      • This Crescent is located in Sebastian County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sebastian County community of Crescent.
    • British Columbia
      • This Crescent lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Crescent is located in Los Angeles County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Crescent.
    • Colorado
      • Boulder County
      • This Crescent is located in Boulder County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boulder County community of Crescent.
      • Grand County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Crescent [Grand County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Crescent is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,886 miles [3,035.2 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Crescent.
    • Georgia
      • McIntosh County
      • This Crescent is located in McIntosh County and lies 1,804 miles [2,903.3 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McIntosh County community of Crescent.
    • Idaho
      • Latah County
      • This Crescent is located in Latah County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Latah County community of Crescent.
    • Illinois
      • Iroquois County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Crescent [Iroquois County].
      • Tazewell County
      • This Crescent is located in Tazewell County and lies 1,163 miles [1,871.7 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tazewell County community of Crescent.
    • Iowa
      • Pottawattamie County
      • This Crescent is located in Pottawattamie County and lies 836 miles [1,345.4 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pottawattamie County community of Crescent.
    • Kansas
      • Kiowa County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Kiowa County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kiowa County community of Crescent.
    • Kentucky
      • Boone County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Crescent [Boone County].
    • Louisiana
      • Iberville Parish
      • This Crescent is located in Iberville Parish and lies 1,355 miles [2,180.7 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iberville Parish community of Crescent.
      • Terrebonne Parish
      • This Crescent is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 1,405 miles [2,261.1 km] to the east southeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Crescent.
    • Michigan
      • Leelanau 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 Michigan community of Crescent [Leelanau County].
      • Marquette County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Crescent [Marquette County].
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Crescent is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,139 miles [1,833 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Crescent.
    • Montana
      • Jefferson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Crescent [Jefferson County].
    • Nevada
      • Clark 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 Crescent [Clark County].
      • Lincoln County
      • This community is historic and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Crescent.
    • New York
      • Albany County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Crescent [Albany County].
      • Saratoga County
      • This Crescent is located in Saratoga County and lies 1,957 miles [3,149.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Crescent.
    • North Carolina
      • Rowan County
      • This Crescent is located in Rowan County and lies 1,735 miles [2,792.2 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rowan County community of Crescent.
    • Ohio
      • Belmont County
      • This Crescent is located in Belmont County and lies 1,625 miles [2,615.2 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Crescent.
      • Hamilton County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Crescent [Hamilton County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Logan County
      • This Crescent is located in Logan County and lies 836 miles [1,345.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Crescent.
    • Oregon
      • Crook County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Crescent [Crook County].
      • Klamath County
      • This Crescent is located in Klamath County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klamath County community of Crescent.
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston County
      • This Crescent is located in Charleston County and lies 1,836 miles [2,954.8 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Crescent.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Crescent is located in Spartanburg County and lies 1,667 miles [2,682.8 km] to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Crescent.
    • Tennessee
      • Rutherford County
      • This Crescent is located in Rutherford County and lies 1,415 miles [2,277.2 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Crescent.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Crescent is located in Harris County and lies 1,211 miles [1,948.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Crescent.
      • Titus County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Crescent [Titus County].
      • Wharton 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 Texas community of Crescent [Wharton County].
    • Virginia
      • Prince William County
      • This Crescent is located in Prince William County and lies 1,810 miles [2,912.9 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Crescent.
    • Washington
      • Clallam County
      • This Crescent is located in Clallam County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clallam County community of Crescent.
      • Lincoln County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Crescent [Lincoln County].
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette County
      • This Crescent is located in Fayette County and lies 1,632 miles [2,626.4 km]<2> to the east of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Crescent.
    • Wisconsin
      • Chippewa County
      • This Crescent is located in Chippewa County and lies 1,092 miles [1,757.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Crescent that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chippewa County community of Crescent.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Crescent ...

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 Star Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Star Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Star Meadows
    • Blue Star Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
  • Bluff at Hidden Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff at Hidden Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff at Hidden Valley
    • Bluff at Hidden Valley is located in Salt Lake County
  • Clover Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Ridge
    • Clover Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
  • Cobblestone Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblestone Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone Village
    • Cobblestone Village is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crescent Highlands
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Highlands
    • Crescent Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crescent Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Ridge
    • Crescent Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
  • David Street
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for David Street have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for David Street
    • David Street is located in Salt Lake County
  • Dry Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Creek
    • Dry Creek is located in Salt Lake County
  • Farm Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farm Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farm Meadows
    • Farm Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
  • Green Willows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Willows
    • Green Willows is located in Salt Lake County
  • Greenfield Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Farms
    • Greenfield Farms is located in Salt Lake County
  • Greenwood Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Park
    • Greenwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (30 more) ...
    • Heritage Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Villa
      • Heritage Villa is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hidden Valley Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley Hills
      • Hidden Valley Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hilltop
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
      • Hilltop is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jolley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jolley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolley
      • Jolley is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jordan Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Point
      • Jordan Point is located in Salt Lake County
    • Lost Eden
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Eden
      • Lost Eden is located in Salt Lake County
    • Majestic Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Cove
      • Majestic Cove is located in Salt Lake County
    • Meadow Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Cove
      • Meadow Cove is located in Salt Lake County
    • Meadow Lane
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Lane
      • Meadow Lane is located in Salt Lake County
    • Mingo Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mingo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mingo Park
      • Mingo Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pebble Glen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Glen
      • Pebble Glen is located in Salt Lake County
    • Probe
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Probe have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Probe
      • Probe is located in Salt Lake County
    • Ridge Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Point
      • Ridge Point is located in Salt Lake County
    • Robinson Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Square
      • Robinson Square is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandridge
      • Sandridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandy
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy
      • Sandy is located in Salt Lake County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 94,871 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandy <5>
    • Sandy City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy City
      • Sandy City is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandy Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Heights
      • Sandy Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandy Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hills
      • Sandy Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Shadow Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Ridge
      • Shadow Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Ridge
      • Silver Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Sage
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sage
      • Silver Sage is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Smith
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Smith have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Smith
      • Silver Smith is located in Salt Lake County
    • Spring Circle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Circle
      • Spring Circle is located in Salt Lake County
    • Spring Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hollow
      • Spring Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sprucewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sprucewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprucewood
      • Sprucewood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Teakwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teakwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teakwood
      • Teakwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Union Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Square
      • Union Square is located in Salt Lake County
    • Wildflower
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildflower have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildflower
      • Wildflower is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow View
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow View
      • Willow View is located in Salt Lake County

How Far From Crescent to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Crescent to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Crescent to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north (N). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,842 miles [2,964.4 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,011 miles [11,283.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,779 miles [12,519.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,757 miles [9,265 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Crescent 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Crescent) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Crescent. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5513, Longitude: -111.8910       In this case, the coordinates for Crescent have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Crescent, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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.
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<6>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.
<7>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 Crescent to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.904 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.444 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.783 degrees.