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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 Pearson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pearson 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 Pearson:
- 40.548282, -111.831322
- 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 Pearson
- 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 Pearson is near Utah County and also Summit 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 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 Pearson
Communities Also Named Pearson ...
We found 22 communities that are also named Pearson.
Within Utah, the name Pearson is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of 22 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 22 communities, 21 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Pearson is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 1,445 miles [2,325.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Pearson.
- Arkansas
- Cleburne 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 Arkansas community of Pearson [Cleburne County].
- Union County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Pearson [Union County].
- California
- San Joaquin County
- This Pearson is located in San Joaquin County and lies 529 miles [851.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Joaquin County community of Pearson.
- Yuba County
- This Pearson is located in Yuba County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km] to the west of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yuba County community of Pearson.
- Georgia
- Atkinson County
- This Pearson is located in Atkinson County and lies 1,731 miles [2,785.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atkinson County community of Pearson.
- Coffee 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 Georgia community of Pearson [Coffee County].
- Idaho
- Shoshone County
- This Pearson is located in Shoshone County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shoshone County community of Pearson.
- Maryland
- Saint Mary's County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Pearson [Saint Mary's County].
- Mississippi
- Rankin County
- This Pearson is located in Rankin County and lies 1,330 miles [2,140.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Pearson.
- New Mexico
- Roosevelt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Pearson.
- North Carolina
- Burke 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 North Carolina community of Pearson [Burke County].
- Oklahoma
- Pottawatomie County
- This Pearson is located in Pottawatomie County and lies 895 miles [1,440.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pottawatomie County community of Pearson.
- Ontario
- This Pearson lies 1,659 miles [2,669.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- South Carolina
- Marlboro 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 South Carolina community of Pearson [Marlboro County].
- Tennessee
- Bledsoe County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Pearson [Bledsoe County].
- Texas
- Medina County
- This Pearson is located in Medina County and lies 1,067 miles [1,717.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Medina County community of Pearson.
- Washington
- Kitsap County
- This Pearson is located in Kitsap County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Pearson.
- West Virginia
- Randolph 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 West Virginia community of Pearson [Randolph County].
- Wisconsin
- Bayfield 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 Wisconsin community of Pearson [Bayfield County].
- Langlade County
- This Pearson is located in Langlade County and lies 1,195 miles [1,923.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Langlade County community of Pearson.
- Wyoming
- Natrona County
- This Pearson is located in Natrona County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Pearson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natrona County community of Pearson.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Pearson ...
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.
- Bluff at Hidden Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Cobblestone Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Cobblestone Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone Village
- Crescent Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Crescent Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Highlands
- Hickory Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hickory Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Valley
- Hidden Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hidden Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
- Hidden Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hidden Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
- Hidden Valley Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Hidden Valley Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley Hills
- Hilltop
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Hilltop is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
- Holly Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Holly Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Park
- Jolley
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Jolley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolley
- Jordan Point
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Jordan Point is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Point
- Lost Eden
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Lost Eden is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Eden
- Continue List (21 more) ...
- Meadow Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Meadow Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Cove
- Meadowlark
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Meadowlark is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark
- Pepperwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Pepperwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepperwood
- Pepperwood Canyon
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Pepperwood Canyon is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepperwood Canyon
- Pine Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Pine Crest is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
- Raintree Village
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Raintree Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
- Ridge Point
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Ridge Point is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Point
- Robinson Square
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Robinson Square is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Square
- Sandy
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Seven Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Seven Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
- Shadow Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Shadow Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Ridge
- Silver Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Silver Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Ridge
- Silver Sage
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Silver Sage is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sage
- Silver Smith
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Silver Smith is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Smith
- Sprucewood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Sprucewood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprucewood
- Sunset Meadows Village
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Teakwood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Teakwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teakwood
- Whisperwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Whisperwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisperwood
- Wildflower
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Wildflower is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildflower
- Willow Creek Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Willow Creek Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek Mesa
- Willow View
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Willow View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow View
How Far From Pearson to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Pearson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Pearson and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Pearson to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northwest (NNW). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,839 miles [2,959.6 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 7,010 miles [11,281.5 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 7,778 miles [12,517.5 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,756 miles [9,263.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Pearson) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Pearson 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> | 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 Pearson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Pearson 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 Pearson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5483, Longitude: -111.8313 In this case, the coordinates for Pearson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.857 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.388 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.749 degrees. |
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