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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 Roy, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Roy 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 Roy:
- 41.171693, -112.047450
- 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 Roy
- 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 Weber County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Weber County
- Since Roy is near Davis County and also Morgan County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Davis County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Morgan 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 Roy
Communities Also Named Roy ...
We found 24 communities that are also named Roy.
Within Utah, the name Roy is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of 24 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 22 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Mississippi County
- This Roy is located in Mississippi County and lies 1,243 miles [2,000.4 km]<1> to the east of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Roy.
- Pike County
- This Roy is located in Pike County and lies 1,116 miles [1,796 km] to the east southeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Roy.
- British Columbia
- This Roy lies 912 miles [1,467.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- Colorado
- Weld County
- This Roy is located in Weld County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the east of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weld County community of Roy.
- Florida
- Flagler County
- This Roy is located in Flagler County and lies 1,883 miles [3,030.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Flagler County community of Roy.
- Saint Johns 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 Roy [Saint Johns County].
- Georgia
- Bibb 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 Roy [Bibb County].
- Gilmer County
- This Roy is located in Gilmer County and lies 1,566 miles [2,520.2 km]<1> to the east of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gilmer County community of Roy.
- Idaho
- Power County
- This Roy is located in Power County and lies 91 miles [146.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Power County community of Roy.
- Kansas
- Sumner 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 Kansas community of Roy [Sumner County].
- Louisiana
- Bienville Parish
- This Roy is located in Bienville Parish and lies 1,211 miles [1,948.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bienville Parish community of Roy.
- Natchitoches Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Roy [Natchitoches Parish].
- Michigan
- Alcona 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 Michigan community of Roy [Alcona County].
- Mississippi
- Clarke County
- This Roy is located in Clarke County and lies 1,427 miles [2,296.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Roy.
- Missouri
- Douglas County
- This Roy is located in Douglas County and lies 1,071 miles [1,723.6 km]<1> to the east of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Roy.
- Montana
- Fergus County
- This Roy is located in Fergus County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fergus County community of Roy.
- New Brunswick
- This Roy lies 2,347 miles [3,777.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- New Mexico
- Harding County
- This Roy is located in Harding County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harding County community of Roy.
- Oregon
- Washington County
- This Roy is located in Washington County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Roy.
- Pennsylvania
- Butler 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 Pennsylvania community of Roy [Butler County].
- York 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 Pennsylvania community of Roy [York County].
- Tennessee
- Madison County
- This Roy is located in Madison County and lies 1,314 miles [2,114.7 km]<1> to the east of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Roy.
- Texas
- Castro County
- This Roy is located in Castro County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Castro County community of Roy.
- Washington
- Pierce County
- This Roy is located in Pierce County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Roy that is located in Weber County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Roy.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Roy ...
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.
- Allred
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Allred is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allred
- Apple Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Apple Park is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Park
- Arsenal
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Arsenal is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arsenal
- Call
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Call is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Call
- Cedar Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Cedar Ridge is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Ridge
- Chestnut Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Chestnut Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Park
- Clint Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Clint Village is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clint Village
- Cottonwood Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Cottonwood Meadows is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Meadows
- Cozydale
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cozydale is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cozydale
- Diamond Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Diamond Hills is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Hills
- English Manor
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- English Manor is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Manor
- Fawcett
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Fawcett is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawcett
- Continue List (32 more) ...
- Foxglen
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Foxglen is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxglen
- Goodfellow
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Goodfellow is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfellow
- Harmony Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Harmony Park is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Park
- Hatch
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Hatch is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatch
- He Flys
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- He Flys is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for He Flys
- Heather Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Heather Heights is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Heights
- Heritage Square
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Heritage Square is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Square
- Jones
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jones is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
- Kanesville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Kanesville is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kanesville
- Kingsville Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Kingsville Junction is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsville Junction
- Lakeview Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Lakeview Gardens is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Gardens
- Laurel Lea
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Laurel Lea is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Lea
- Lee Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Lee Mesa is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Mesa
- Marvins
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Marvins is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvins
- Meadowlane
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Meadowlane is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlane
- Park Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Park Lake is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Lake
- Parks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Parks is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parks
- Peppermint Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Peppermint Park is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peppermint Park
- Pleasant View
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Pleasant View is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
- Purser
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Purser is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purser
- Quail Point
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Quail Point is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Point
- River Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- River Valley is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Valley
- Sandalwood Square
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sandalwood Square is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood Square
- Shamrock
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Shamrock is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock
- Suburban Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Suburban Heights is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban Heights
- Sun
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Sun is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun
- Sun Ray
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Sun Ray is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Ray
- Sunray
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Sunray is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray
- Sunset
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Sunset Dale
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Sunset Dale is located in Davis County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Dale
- Tanner
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Tanner is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner
- Valley Side
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Valley Side is located in Weber County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Side
How Far From Roy 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 Roy to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Roy and extending to:
- Ogden, which is the Seat of Weber County, lies just to the Northeast.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Roy to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,845 miles [2,969.2 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 6,977 miles [11,228.4 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 7,746 miles [12,466 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,729 miles [9,219.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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- Roy) 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 Roy 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> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Roy 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 Roy. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.1717, Longitude: -112.0474 In this case, the coordinates for Roy have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 332.086 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.711 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.828 degrees. |
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