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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 Panorama, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Panorama 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 Panorama:
    • 40.784390, -111.880214
    • 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 Panorama
  • 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 Panorama ...

We found five communities that share the name Panorama.

There is one other community in Utah which is also named Panorama.

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

  • Communities Located In Utah ...
    • Davis County
      • This Panorama is located in Davis County and lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north of the Panorama that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Panorama.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Panorama is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,465 miles [2,357.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Panorama that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Panorama.
    • British Columbia
      • This Panorama lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Panorama that is located in Salt Lake County.
    • New York
      • Monroe County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Panorama [Monroe County].
    • Virginia
      • Rappahannock County
      • This Panorama is located in Rappahannock County and lies 1,777 miles [2,859.8 km]<1> to the east of the Panorama that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rappahannock County community of Panorama.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Panorama ...

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.

  • Capitol
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capitol have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol
    • Capitol is located in Salt Lake County
  • Catherine Circle
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catherine Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine Circle
    • Catherine Circle is located in Salt Lake County
  • City Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for City Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for City Park
    • City Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Colorado
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colorado have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colorado
    • Colorado is located in Salt Lake County
  • Edwards
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Salt Lake County
  • Ensign Downs
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ensign Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ensign Downs
    • Ensign Downs is located in Salt Lake County
  • Ensign Downs Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ensign Downs Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ensign Downs Place
    • Ensign Downs Place is located in Salt Lake County
  • Federal-Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal-Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal-Heights
    • Federal-Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fountain Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Place
    • Fountain Place is located in Salt Lake County
  • Franklin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
    • Franklin is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fraternity Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fraternity Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraternity Park
    • Fraternity Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Glenn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn
    • Glenn is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Golden Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
      • Golden Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Grand View
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View
      • Grand View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Granite
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite
      • Granite is located in Salt Lake County
    • Great Westside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Westside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Westside
      • Great Westside is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hot Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hot Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Springs
      • Hot Springs is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hunters
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters
      • Hunters is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jones
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jordan Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Place
      • Jordan Place is located in Salt Lake County
    • Lake View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
      • Lake View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Martins
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins
      • Martins is located in Salt Lake County
    • Perrys Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perrys Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perrys Hollow
      • Perrys Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pratts
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts
      • Pratts is located in Salt Lake County
    • Salt Lake City
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Snow
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow
      • Snow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Superior
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Superior have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Superior
      • Superior is located in Salt Lake County
    • Thorn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn
      • Thorn is located in Salt Lake County
    • University
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
      • University is located in Salt Lake County
    • Virginia Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Salt Lake County

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

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

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the south southwest (SSW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,839 miles [2,959.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Panorama to White House, with an average speed<5>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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,997 miles [11,260.6 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 7,765 miles [12,496.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,744 miles [9,244.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Panorama) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Panorama. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7844, Longitude: -111.8802       In this case, the coordinates for Panorama have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Panorama 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.
<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 Panorama 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 331.918 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.48 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.76 degrees.









 

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