Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Fort Union, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fort Union and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Fort Union
- 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 Fort Union:
- 40.621153, -111.858928
- 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 Fort Union
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
- Since Fort Union is near Utah County and also Davis County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Utah County
- eBird sighting report for Davis 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Fort Union ...
We found three communities that share the name Fort Union.
Within Utah, the name Fort Union is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these three communities, .
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Florida
- Suwannee County
- This Fort Union is located in Suwannee County and lies 1,755 miles [2,824.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Fort Union that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suwannee County community of Fort Union.
- Montana
- Roosevelt County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Fort Union [Roosevelt County].
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Florida
Curious and Interesting Names Near Fort Union ...
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.
- Angel Street
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angel Street have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Street
- Angel Street is located in Salt Lake County
- Bee and Gee
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bee and Gee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee and Gee
- Bee and Gee is located in Salt Lake County
- Butler Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butler Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler Hills
- Butler Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Candlelite Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlelite Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelite Corner
- Candlelite Corner is located in Salt Lake County
- Celeste
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Cherry Tree Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Tree Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Tree Lane
- Cherry Tree Lane is located in Salt Lake County
- Cotton Wood Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Wood Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Wood Cove
- Cotton Wood Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
- Cottonwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Slopes
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Slopes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Slopes
- Cottonwood Slopes is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Village
- Cottonwood Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Creek Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Crest
- Creek Crest is located in Salt Lake County
- Dairy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dairy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dairy Meadows
- Dairy Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
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- Enchanted Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Village
- Enchanted Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Fairoaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Fisher Place
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Place
- Fisher Place is located in Salt Lake County
- Flat Iron Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Iron Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Iron Mesa
- Flat Iron Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
- Forest Creek Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Creek Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Creek Cove
- Forest Creek Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Gill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Greenwood Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Meadows
- Greenwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Harvard Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Harvard Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Haven Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Grove
- Haven Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Helm
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Hidden Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Meadows
- Hidden Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Hidden Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Village
- Hidden Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Holly Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Heights
- Holly Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jamestown
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Jeremy
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Jordan Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Village
- Jordan Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Little Cottonwood Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cottonwood Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cottonwood Valley
- Little Cottonwood Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Marion Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Village
- Marion Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Mountain Breeze
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Breeze have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Breeze
- Mountain Breeze is located in Salt Lake County
- Olympus View
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olympus View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympus View
- Olympus View is located in Salt Lake County
- Pebble Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hills
- Pebble Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Pepper Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Heights
- Pepper Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Peruvian Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peruvian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peruvian Park
- Peruvian Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Phoenician Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenician Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Gardens
- Phoenician Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Ridge Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Creek
- Ridge Creek is located in Salt Lake County
- Riverwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Rolling Knolls
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
- Rolling Knolls is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandra Way
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandra Way have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandra Way
- Sandra Way is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandy Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Highlands
- Sandy Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandy Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Village
- Sandy Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Shady Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
- Shady Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Silver Shadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Shadows
- Silver Shadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Suburban View
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburban View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban View
- Suburban View is located in Salt Lake County
- Sunburst Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunburst Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunburst Meadows
- Sunburst Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Tall Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Terrace Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Circle
- Terrace Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Twin Peaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Peaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks
- Twin Peaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Union
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Union View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union View
- Union View is located in Salt Lake County
- Valley Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Ridge
- Valley Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
- Walnut Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Brook
- Walnut Brook is located in Salt Lake County
- Warranty
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Willow Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
- Willow Hill is located in Salt Lake County
- Enchanted Village
How Far From Fort Union 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 Fort Union to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Fort Union once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Fort Union and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Fort Union 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 northwest (NNW). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,840 miles [2,961.2 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 7,006 miles [11,275.1 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 7,774 miles [12,511 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,753 miles [9,258.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 'straight-line' (or 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- Fort Union) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fort Union. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6212, Longitude: -111.8589 |
| <2> | 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 Fort Union, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Fort Union 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 331.886 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.428 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.759 degrees. |