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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 Plain City, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Plain City 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 Plain City:
    • 41.297976, -112.084549
    • 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 Plain City
  • 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 Plain City ...

We found one communities that share the name Plain City.

Within Utah, the name Plain City is unique.

Beyond Utah, there is another community also named Plain City in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Ohio
      • Madison County
      • This Plain City is located in Madison County and lies 1,503 miles [2,418.8 km]<1> to the east of the Plain City that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Plain City.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Plain City ...

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
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Weber County
  • Cinnamon Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Park
    • Cinnamon Park is located in Weber County
  • Cottonwood Heights
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Heights
    • Cottonwood Heights is located in Weber County
  • Downs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs
    • Downs is located in Weber County
  • Esquire
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esquire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esquire
    • Esquire is located in Weber County
  • Green Meadows
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Weber County
  • Greenfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
    • Greenfield is located in Weber County
  • Hill Top
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
    • Hill Top is located in Weber County
  • Hunting Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Creek
    • Hunting Creek is located in Weber County
  • Irene
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irene have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irene
    • Irene is located in Weber County
  • Jillville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jillville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jillville
    • Jillville is located in Weber County
  • King Place
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Place
    • King Place is located in Weber County
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Lakeview Heights
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
      • Lakeview Heights is located in Weber County
    • Lynn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
      • Lynn is located in Weber County
      • Former names for Lynn:
      • Bingham Fort
      • Five Points
      • Fort Bingham
      • Lynne
    • Majestic Heights
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Heights
      • Majestic Heights is located in Weber County
    • Meadowlark Meadows
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark Meadows
      • Meadowlark Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Misty Meadows
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
      • Misty Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Mountain Shadows
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Shadows
      • Mountain Shadows is located in Weber County
    • Mystic Mountain
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Mountain
      • Mystic Mountain is located in Weber County
    • Paradise Hills
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
      • Paradise Hills is located in Weber County
    • Pioneer Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Weber County
    • Pleasant View
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    • Rosehill
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosehill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosehill
      • Rosehill is located in Weber County
    • Scottish Highlands
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottish Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottish Highlands
      • Scottish Highlands is located in Weber County
    • Slaterville ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slaterville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slaterville
      • Slaterville is located in Weber County
    • Stone Creek
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
      • Stone Creek is located in Weber County
    • Terrace
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace
      • Terrace is located in Weber County
    • Townside Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Townside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townside Park
      • Townside Park is located in Weber County
    • Willow Wood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Wood
      • Willow Wood is located in Weber County
    • Willowbrook
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
      • Willowbrook is located in Weber County
    • Willowcreek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowcreek
      • Willowcreek is located in Weber County

How Far From Plain City 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 city such as Plain City to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Ogden, which is the Seat of Weber County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Plain City to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,846 miles [2,970.8 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 73 days and walking would take 105 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,970 miles [11,217.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,739 miles [12,454.7 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,723 miles [9,210.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

The official website for Plain City: www.plaincityutah.org/

The official website for Weber County: www.co.weber.ut.us/

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Plain City) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Plain City. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.2980, Longitude: -112.0845    
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 Plain City to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 332.126 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.77 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.84 degrees.




 

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