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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 Ellison Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ellison Place 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 Ellison Place:
    • 40.869945, -111.856881
    • 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 Ellison Place
  • 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 Ellison Place ...

We found one communities that share the name Ellison Place.

Within Utah, the name Ellison Place is unique.

Beyond Utah, there is another community also named Ellison Place in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Graham County
      • This Ellison Place is located in Graham County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<1> to the south of the Ellison Place that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Graham County community of Ellison Place.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ellison Place ...

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.

  • Colonial
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial
    • Colonial is located in Davis County
  • Cottonwood Acres
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Acres
    • Cottonwood Acres is located in Davis County
  • Cottonwood Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Heights
    • Cottonwood Heights is located in Davis County
  • Emerald Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Hills
    • Emerald Hills is located in Davis County
  • Feller Drive
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Feller Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Feller Drive
    • Feller Drive is located in Davis County
  • Forest Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Davis County
  • Gale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gale
    • Gale is located in Davis County
  • Granada Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granada Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granada Hills
    • Granada Hills is located in Davis County
  • Harbor Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Heights
    • Harbor Heights is located in Davis County
  • Hilltop
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
    • Hilltop is located in Davis County
  • Hilltop Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop Gardens
    • Hilltop Gardens is located in Davis County
  • Jensen
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jensen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen
    • Jensen is located in Davis County
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    • Lakeview Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
      • Lakeview Park is located in Davis County
    • Lynnhaven
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynnhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnhaven
      • Lynnhaven is located in Davis County
    • Maple Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Cove
      • Maple Cove is located in Davis County
    • Maple Crest
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Crest
      • Maple Crest is located in Davis County
    • Maple Glen
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Glen
      • Maple Glen is located in Davis County
    • Maple Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hills
      • Maple Hills is located in Davis County
    • Maple Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Springs
      • Maple Springs is located in Davis County
    • Meadowlane
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlane
      • Meadowlane is located in Davis County
    • Mountain Aire
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Aire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Aire
      • Mountain Aire is located in Davis County
    • Mountain Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Park
      • Mountain Park is located in Davis County
    • Nelson
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nelson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
      • Nelson is located in Davis County
    • Oak Way
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Way have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Way
      • Oak Way is located in Davis County
    • Orchard Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
      • Orchard Park is located in Davis County
    • Orchard Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Place
      • Orchard Place is located in Davis County
    • Paradise Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
      • Paradise Hills is located in Davis County
    • Pleasant
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant
      • Pleasant is located in Davis County
    • Quailbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quailbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailbrook
      • Quailbrook is located in Davis County
    • Rainbow Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Hills
      • Rainbow Hills is located in Davis County
    • Reed
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reed have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed
      • Reed is located in Davis County
    • Shamrock Drive
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shamrock Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock Drive
      • Shamrock Drive is located in Davis County
    • Stanley Circle
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley Circle
      • Stanley Circle is located in Davis County
    • Star Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Heights
      • Star Heights is located in Davis County
    • Summer Oak
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Oak
      • Summer Oak is located in Davis County
    • Sunny Slope
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Slope have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Slope
      • Sunny Slope is located in Davis County
    • Sunset Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hollow
      • Sunset Hollow is located in Davis County
    • Sunshine
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
      • Sunshine is located in Davis County
    • Valerie
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valerie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valerie
      • Valerie is located in Davis County
    • Vineyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
      • Vineyard is located in Davis County
    • Vistaview
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vistaview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vistaview
      • Vistaview is located in Davis County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Ellison Place 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 southwest (SSW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Ellison Place 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 6,991 miles [11,250.9 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 7,759 miles [12,486.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,739 miles [9,236 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Footnotes ...

<1>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- Ellison Place) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ellison Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.8699, Longitude: -111.8569       In this case, the coordinates for Ellison Place have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<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 Ellison Place to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.908 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.475 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.74 degrees.