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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 Pine Crest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest:
    • 40.541060, -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.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Pine Crest
  • 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 Pine Crest ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Pine Crest.

Within Utah, the name Pine Crest is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,451 miles [2,335.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Pine Crest.
    • Colorado
      • El Paso County
      • This Pine Crest is located in El Paso County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Paso County community of Pine Crest.
    • Florida
      • Orange 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 Florida community of Pine Crest [Orange County].
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 1,862 miles [2,996.6 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Pine Crest.
      • Harford County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Harford County and lies 1,864 miles [2,999.8 km] to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Pine Crest.
    • Missouri
      • Texas County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Texas County and lies 1,108 miles [1,783.2 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Texas County community of Pine Crest.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Burlington County and lies 1,951 miles [3,139.8 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Pine Crest.
    • New York
      • Oneida County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Oneida County and lies 1,855 miles [2,985.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Pine Crest.
    • North Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Beaufort County and lies 1,931 miles [3,107.6 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Pine Crest.
    • Tennessee
      • Campbell County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Campbell County and lies 1,520 miles [2,446.2 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Pine Crest.
      • Carter County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Carter County and lies 1,615 miles [2,599.1 km] to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Pine Crest.
    • Texas
      • Jefferson County
      • This Pine Crest is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,226 miles [1,973.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Pine Crest.
    • Virginia
      • Danville City
      • This Pine Crest is located in Danville City and lies 1,761 miles [2,834.1 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Crest that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Danville City community of Pine Crest.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pine Crest ...

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)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff at Hidden Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff at Hidden Valley
    • Bluff at Hidden Valley is located in Salt Lake County
  • Cobblestone Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblestone Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone Village
    • Cobblestone Village is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crescent Highlands
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Highlands
    • Crescent Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hickory Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Valley
    • Hickory Valley is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hidden Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Hills is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hidden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
    • Hidden Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hidden Valley Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley Hills
    • Hidden Valley Hills is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hilltop
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
    • Hilltop is located in Salt Lake County
  • Holly Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Park
    • Holly Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Jolley
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jolley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolley
    • Jolley is located in Salt Lake County
  • Jordan Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Point
    • Jordan Point is located in Salt Lake County
  • Lost Eden
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Eden
    • Lost Eden is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Meadow Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Cove
      • Meadow Cove is located in Salt Lake County
    • Meadowlark
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark
      • Meadowlark is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pepperwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepperwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepperwood
      • Pepperwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pepperwood Canyon
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepperwood Canyon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepperwood Canyon
      • Pepperwood Canyon is located in Salt Lake County
    • Ridge Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Point
      • Ridge Point is located in Salt Lake County
    • Robinson Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Square
      • Robinson Square is located in Salt Lake County
    • Shadow Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Ridge
      • Shadow Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Ridge
      • Silver Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Smith
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Smith have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Smith
      • Silver Smith is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sprucewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sprucewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprucewood
      • Sprucewood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Teakwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teakwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teakwood
      • Teakwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow Creek Mesa
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek Mesa
      • Willow Creek Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow View
      • Willow View is located in Salt Lake County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<4> 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<5> 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).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,779 miles [12,519.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,756 miles [9,263.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pine Crest. 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' (or 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- Pine Crest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pine Crest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5411, Longitude: -111.8313       In this case, the coordinates for Pine Crest 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 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 Pine Crest 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 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 Pine Crest to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.856 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.386 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.749 degrees.




 

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