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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 Crown Colony, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Crown Colony 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 Crown Colony:
    • 40.662447, -111.848823
    • 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 Crown Colony
  • 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 Salt Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
    • Since Crown Colony is near Davis County and also Summit County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Davis 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 Crown Colony

Communities Also Named Crown Colony ...

We found one communities that are also named Crown Colony.

Within Utah, the name Crown Colony is unique.

Beyond Utah, there is another community also named Crown Colony in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Indiana
      • Allen 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 Indiana community of Crown Colony [Allen County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Crown Colony ...

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 Spruce
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Blue Spruce is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Spruce
  • Boulevard
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Boulevard is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulevard
  • Bridlewalk
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Bridlewalk is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridlewalk
  • Chevy Chase
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Chevy Chase is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase
  • Cottonwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Cottonwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
  • Cottonwood Acres
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cottonwood Acres is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Acres
  • Cottonwood Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Cottonwood Creek is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Creek
  • Cottonwood Glade
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cottonwood Glade is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Glade
  • Cottonwood Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Cottonwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Meadows
  • Cottonwood Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Cottonwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
  • Cottonwood Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cottonwood Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Village
  • Dairy Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Dairy Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dairy Meadows
  • Continue List   (45 more) ...
    • Eddie Kay
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Eddie Kay is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eddie Kay
    • Ethel Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Ethel Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethel Gardens
    • Farm Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Farm Hill is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farm Hill
    • Fawn Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Fawn Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Gardens
    • Flamingo Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Flamingo Hills is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamingo Hills
    • Florence Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Florence Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Hollow
    • Green Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Green Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Green Valley is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Haven Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Haven Grove is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Grove
    • Haven Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Haven Place is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Place
    • Holly Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Holly Heights is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Heights
    • Indian Wells
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Indian Wells is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Wells
    • International Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • International Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for International Gardens
    • Jamestown
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jamestown is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
    • Jeremy
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jeremy is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeremy
    • Jo Lynn
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Jo Lynn is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jo Lynn
    • Juniper
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Juniper is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Juniper
    • Knight
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Knight is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knight
    • Laura Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Laura Park is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laura Park
    • Lincoln Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Lincoln Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
    • Locust Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Locust Grove is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
    • Millrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Millrace is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrace
    • Nathan Circle
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Nathan Circle is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nathan Circle
    • Olympus View
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Olympus View is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympus View
    • Orchard Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Orchard Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Gardens
    • Paradise Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Paradise Park is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Park
    • Park Central
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Park Central is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Central
    • Paul
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Paul is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paul
    • Peony Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Peony Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peony Gardens
    • Pheasant Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Pheasant Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Hollow
    • Ridge Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Ridge Creek is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Creek
    • Rose Garden
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Rose Garden is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Garden
    • Sage Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Sage Hill is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sage Hill
    • Shady Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Shady Grove is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
    • Spring Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Spring Run is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Run
    • Startup
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Startup is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Startup
    • Sycamore Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Sycamore Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
    • Tall Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Tall Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Oaks
    • Twin Peaks Circle
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Twin Peaks Circle is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks Circle
    • Vegas
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Vegas is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vegas
    • Vista Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Vista Village is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Village
    • Walnut Brook
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Walnut Brook is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Brook
    • Wander Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Wander Village is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wander Village
    • Wildwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Wildwood is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
    • Woodside Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Woodside Heights is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Heights

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Crown Colony and extending to:

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the North Northwest.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the north northwest (NNW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,839 miles [2,959.6 km]<2> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Crown Colony to White House, with an average speed<3>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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,003 miles [11,270.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,772 miles [12,507.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,750 miles [9,253.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'

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 Crown Colony 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Crown Colony) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<3>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.
<4>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 Crown Colony 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 Crown Colony. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6624, Longitude: -111.8488       In this case, the coordinates for Crown Colony have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.882 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.427 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.75 degrees.