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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 Mantua, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mantua 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 Mantua:
    • 41.497264, -111.945198
    • 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 Mantua
  • 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 Mantua ...

We found eleven communities that share the name Mantua.

Within Utah, the name Mantua is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eleven communities, eleven are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Greene County
      • This Mantua is located in Greene County and lies 1,436 miles [2,311 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Mantua.
    • Kansas
      • Allen County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Allen County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Mantua.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Mantua is located in Baltimore County and lies 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km]<1> to the east of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Mantua.
    • New Jersey
      • Gloucester County
      • This Mantua is located in Gloucester County and lies 1,915 miles [3,081.9 km]<1> to the east of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Mantua.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Mantua lies 2,385 miles [3,838.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
    • Ohio
      • Guernsey County
      • This Mantua is located in Guernsey County and lies 1,577 miles [2,537.9 km]<1> to the east of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Mantua.
      • Portage County
      • This Mantua is located in Portage County and lies 1,583 miles [2,547.6 km] to the east of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portage County community of Mantua.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Mantua is located in Philadelphia County and lies 1,911 miles [3,075.5 km]<1> to the east of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Mantua.
    • Texas
      • Collin 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 Texas community of Mantua [Collin County].
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Mantua is located in Fairfax County and lies 1,826 miles [2,938.7 km]<1> to the east of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Mantua.
    • Wyoming
      • Park County
      • This Mantua is located in Park County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mantua that is located in Box Elder County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Park County community of Mantua.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Mantua ...

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.

  • Cherrywood
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Weber County
  • Cottonwood Heights
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Heights
    • Cottonwood Heights is located in Weber County
  • Crystal Springs
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Springs
    • Crystal Springs is located in Box Elder County
  • Eden Hills
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Hills
    • Eden Hills is located in Weber County
  • Greens Corner
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greens Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens Corner
    • Greens Corner is located in Cache County
  • Heritage Grove
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Grove
    • Heritage Grove is located in Weber County
  • Hill Top
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
    • Hill Top is located in Weber County
  • Honeyville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Indian Hills
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Weber County
  • Irene
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irene have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irene
    • Irene is located in Weber County
  • King Place
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Place
    • King Place is located in Weber County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Weber County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Liberty
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Weber County
    • Liberty Meadows
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Meadows
      • Liberty Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Majestic Heights
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Heights
      • Majestic Heights is located in Weber County
    • Misty Meadows
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
      • Misty Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Mountain Shadows
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Shadows
      • Mountain Shadows is located in Weber County
    • Nibley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nibley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nibley
      • Nibley is located in Cache County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,168 people
    • Paradise
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
      • Paradise is located in Cache County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,056 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paradise <4>
    • Paradise Hills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
      • Paradise Hills is located in Weber County
    • Patio Springs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patio Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patio Springs
      • Patio Springs is located in Weber County
    • Pleasant View
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Weber County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,808 people
    • Scottish Highlands
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottish Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottish Highlands
      • Scottish Highlands is located in Weber County
    • Stone Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
      • Stone Creek is located in Weber County
    • Sunny Slope
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Slope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Slope
      • Sunny Slope is located in Weber County
    • Willow Creek
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
      • Willow Creek is located in Weber County
    • Willowbrook
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
      • Willowbrook is located in Weber County
    • Wolf Creek
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
      • Wolf Creek is located in Weber County
    • Wolf Creek Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek Village
      • Wolf Creek Village is located in Weber County
    • Wolf Star
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Star have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Star
      • Wolf Star is located in Weber County

How Far From Mantua 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 town such as Mantua to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mantua and extending to:

  • Brigham City, which is the Seat of Box Elder County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 50 miles [80.5 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Mantua to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • 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 6,955 miles [11,193 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 7,723 miles [12,429 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,708 miles [9,186.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mantua. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Box Elder County: www.boxeldercounty.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Mantua) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mantua. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.4973, Longitude: -111.9452    
<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 Mantua, 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'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 Mantua to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 332.034 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.678 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.743 degrees.









 

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