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Tidbits & Trivia
Introduction ...
Below is our collection of tidbits and odds 'n ends for Golden Acres.
Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Golden Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Golden Acres and the surrounding area.
- 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 Golden Acres:
- 40.625503, -111.887157<1>
- 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 Golden Acres
- 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 Golden Acres is near Utah County and also Davis County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Utah County
- Open the 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Golden Acres
Communities Also Named Golden Acres ...
We found seven communities that are also named Golden Acres.
There is one other community in Utah that is also named Golden Acres.
Beyond Utah, we know of six communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Located In Utah ...
- Davis County
- This Golden Acres is located in Davis County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<2> to the north of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Golden Acres.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Golden Acres, Tuscaloosa County
- This Golden Acres is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 1,438 miles [2,314.2 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Golden Acres.
- Georgia
- Golden Acres, Fulton County
- This Golden Acres is located in Fulton County and lies 1,575 miles [2,534.7 km]<2> to the east of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Golden Acres.
- Illinois
- Golden Acres, Peoria County
- This Golden Acres is located in Peoria County and lies 1,162 miles [1,870.1 km]<2> to the east of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Peoria County community of Golden Acres.
- Indiana
- Golden Acres, Allen County
- This Golden Acres is located in Allen County and lies 1,395 miles [2,245 km]<2> to the east of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Golden Acres.
- New York
- Golden Acres, Columbia County
- This Golden Acres is located in Columbia County and lies 1,965 miles [3,162.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Golden Acres.
- Texas
- Golden Acres, Harris County
- This Golden Acres is located in Harris County and lies 1,206 miles [1,940.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Golden Acres that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Golden Acres.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Golden Acres ...
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 south)
- Angel Street is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Street
- Bee and Gee
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Bee and Gee is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee and Gee
- Bridlewalk
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Bridlewalk is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridlewalk
- Candlelite Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Candlelite Corner is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelite Corner
- Celeste
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Celeste is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celeste
- Cherry Tree Lane
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Cherry Tree Lane is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Tree Lane
- Chevy Chase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Chevy Chase is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase
- Clover Hollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Clover Hollow is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hollow
- Coral Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Coral Heights is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Heights
- Cottonwood Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Cottonwood Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
- Creek Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Creek Crest is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Crest
- Dairy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Dairy Meadows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dairy Meadows
- Continue List (63 more) ...
- Emerald Isle
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Emerald Isle is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Isle
- Enchanted Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Enchanted Village is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Village
- Fairoaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Fairoaks is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairoaks
- Fisher Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Fisher Place is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Place
- Flat Iron Mesa
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Flat Iron Mesa is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Iron Mesa
- Forest Creek Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Forest Creek Cove is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Creek Cove
- Gill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Gill is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill
- Granite Mesa
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Granite Mesa is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite Mesa
- Grant
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Grant is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
- Greenwood Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Greenwood Meadows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Meadows
- Greenwood Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Greenwood Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Park
- Harvard Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Harvard Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Haven Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Haven Grove is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Grove
- Hidden Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Hidden Meadows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Meadows
- Hidden Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Hidden Village is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Village
- Holly Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Holly Heights is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Heights
- Indian Wells
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Indian Wells is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Wells
- Jamestown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Jamestown is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
- Jeremy
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Jeremy is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeremy
- Jordan Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jordan Village is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Village
- Landings at Riverbend
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Landings at Riverbend is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landings at Riverbend
- Laura Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Laura Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laura Park
- Liberty ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Liberty was located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
- Little Cottonwood Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Majestic Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Majestic Village is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Village
- Marion Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Marion Village is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Village
- Millrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Millrace is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrace
- Mingo Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Mingo Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mingo Park
- Misty Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Misty Meadows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
- Mountain Breeze
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Mountain Breeze is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Breeze
- Murray
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Murray is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray
- Population from the 2020 Census: 48,355 people
- Murray has also been known as:
- Murray City
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murray <3>
- Normandy
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Normandy is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
- Olympus View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Olympus View is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympus View
- Paradise Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Paradise Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Park
- Pebble Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Pebble Hills is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hills
- Pepper Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Pepper Heights is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Heights
- Peruvian Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Peruvian Park is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peruvian Park
- Phoenician Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Phoenician Gardens is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Gardens
- Ridge Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Ridge Creek is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Creek
- Riverbend
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Riverbend is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
- Riverwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Riverwood is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
- Rolling Knolls
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Rolling Knolls is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
- Sandra Way
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sandra Way is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandra Way
- Sandy City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Sandy City is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy City
- Sandy Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Sandy Highlands is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Highlands
- Sandy Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Sandy Village is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Village
- Shady Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Shady Grove is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
- Silver Shadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Silver Shadows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Shadows
- Stevenson Island
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Stevenson Island is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenson Island
- Suburban View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Suburban View is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban View
- Sunburst Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sunburst Meadows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunburst Meadows
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Sunrise is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
- Tall Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Tall Oaks is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Oaks
- Twin Peaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Twin Peaks is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks
- Twin Peaks Circle
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Twin Peaks Circle is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks Circle
- Twin Willows
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Twin Willows is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Willows
- Union
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Union is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
- Union View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Union View is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union View
- Valley Center
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Valley Center is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Center
- Valley Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Valley Ridge is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Ridge
- Walnut Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Walnut Brook is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Brook
- Warranty
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Warranty is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warranty
- Willow Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Willow Hill is also located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
How Far From Golden Acres 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 included the distance from a community such as Golden Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Golden Acres and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Golden Acres 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 (N). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,841 miles [2,962.8 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 7,775 miles [12,512.6 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>
Footnotes ...
| <1> | GPS Coordinates for Golden Acres:
Decimal: 40.62550, -111.887157
DDMMSS: 40° 37' 31", -111° 53' 13" |
| <2> | 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- Golden Acres) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6255, Longitude: -111.8872 In this case, the coordinates for Golden Acres have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.908 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.455 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.775 degrees. |
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