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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 Glen Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks:
    • 40.893556, -111.862159
    • 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 Glen Oaks
  • 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 Davis County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Davis County
    • Since Glen Oaks is near Salt Lake County and also Summit County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Salt Lake 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 Glen Oaks

Communities Also Named Glen Oaks ...

We found twelve communities that are also named Glen Oaks.

Within Utah, the name Glen Oaks is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of twelve communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,458 miles [2,346.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Glen Oaks.
      • Lauderdale County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in Lauderdale County and lies 1,371 miles [2,206.4 km] to the east of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Glen Oaks.
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai 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 Arizona community of Glen Oaks [Yavapai County].
    • California
      • San Diego County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in San Diego County and lies 619 miles [996.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Glen Oaks.
    • Georgia
      • Clarke County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in Clarke County and lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km]<1> to the east of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Glen Oaks.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Glen Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,359 miles [2,187.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Glen Oaks.
    • Maryland
      • Howard County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in Howard County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the east of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Glen Oaks.
      • Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Glen Oaks [Montgomery County].
    • New York
      • Queens County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in Queens County and lies 1,977 miles [3,181.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queens County community of Glen Oaks.
    • Tennessee
      • Sumner County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in Sumner County and lies 1,392 miles [2,240.2 km]<1> to the east of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Glen Oaks.
    • Texas
      • San Augustine County
      • This Glen Oaks is located in San Augustine County and lies 1,189 miles [1,913.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Glen Oaks that is located in Davis County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Augustine County community of Glen Oaks.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Glen Oaks [Fairfax County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Glen Oaks ...

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.

  • Birdland
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Birdland is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdland
  • Bountiful
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Bountiful is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bountiful
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 43,921 people
    • Former names for Bountiful:
    • Calls Settlement
    • North Canyon Settlement
    • North Canyon Ward
    • North Mill Creek Canyon Ward
    • Sessions Settlement
    • Stoker
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bountiful <4>
  • Centerville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Centerville is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,530 people
    • Former names for Centerville:
    • Cherry Settlement
    • Deuel Creek
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <4>
  • Chapel
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Chapel is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel
  • Cherry Circle
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Cherry Circle is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Circle
  • Cherry Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Cherry Park is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
  • Cinnamon Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Cinnamon Ridge is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Ridge
  • Colonial
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Colonial is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial
  • Cottonwood Acres
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Cottonwood Acres is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Acres
  • Cottonwood Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Cottonwood Heights is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Heights
  • Emerald Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Emerald Hills is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Hills
  • Evergreen
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Evergreen is located in Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
  • Continue List   (37 more) ...
    • Feller Drive
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Feller Drive is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Feller Drive
    • Forest Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Forest Park is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Gale
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Gale is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gale
    • Gold
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Gold is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold
    • Granada Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Granada Hills is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granada Hills
    • Green Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Green Meadows is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Hillcrest
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Hillcrest is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillside
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Hillside is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
    • Hilltop
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Hilltop is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
    • Hilltop Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Hilltop Gardens is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop Gardens
    • Island View
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Island View is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island View
    • Jensen
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Jensen is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen
    • Judge Holbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Judge Holbrook is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judge Holbrook
    • Lakeview Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Lakeview Park is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
    • Lynnhaven
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Lynnhaven is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnhaven
    • Major
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Major is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Major
    • Maple Crest
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Maple Crest is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Crest
    • Maple Glen
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Maple Glen is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Glen
    • Maple Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Maple Hills is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hills
    • Meadowlane
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Meadowlane is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlane
    • Mountain Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Mountain Park is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Park
    • Nelson
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Nelson is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
    • Oak Way
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Oak Way is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Way
    • Orchard Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Orchard Park is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
    • Paradise Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Paradise Hills is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
    • Placid Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Placid Cove is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Placid Cove
    • Quailbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Quailbrook is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailbrook
    • Randall Way
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Randall Way is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall Way
    • Reed
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Reed is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed
    • Shamrock Drive
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Shamrock Drive is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock Drive
    • Stone Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Stone Creek is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
    • Sunny Slope
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Sunny Slope is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Slope
    • Sunshine
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Sunshine is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
    • Susie Ranch
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Susie Ranch is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susie Ranch
    • Twin Hollows
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Twin Hollows is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Hollows
    • Vineyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Vineyard is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
    • Vistaview
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Vistaview is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vistaview

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Glen Oaks 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 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Glen Oaks to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> 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.
  • 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 6,990 miles [11,249.3 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 7,758 miles [12,485.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,738 miles [9,234.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Glen Oaks) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Glen Oaks, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Glen Oaks 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.8936, Longitude: -111.8622       In this case, the coordinates for Glen Oaks have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.914 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.485 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.741 degrees.