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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 Southwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Southwood 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 Southwood:
- 40.636892, -111.868824
- 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 Southwood
- 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 Southwood is near Utah County and also Davis 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 Davis 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 Southwood
Communities Also Named Southwood ...
We found seventeen communities that are also named Southwood.
There is one other community in Utah that is also named Southwood.
Beyond Utah, we know of sixteen communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Utah ...
- Davis County
- This Southwood is located in Davis County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Southwood.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Southwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,462 miles [2,352.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Southwood.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Southwood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 1,432 miles [2,304.6 km] to the east southeast of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Southwood.
- California
- San Mateo 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 California community of Southwood [San Mateo County].
- Colorado
- Arapahoe 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 Colorado community of Southwood [Arapahoe County].
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Southwood is located in New Castle County and lies 1,893 miles [3,046.5 km]<1> to the east of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Southwood.
- 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 Southwood [Orange County].
- Indiana
- LaPorte 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 Indiana community of Southwood [LaPorte County].
- Vigo County
- This Southwood is located in Vigo County and lies 1,292 miles [2,079.3 km]<1> to the east of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vigo County community of Southwood.
- Louisiana
- Ascension Parish
- This Southwood is located in Ascension Parish and lies 1,369 miles [2,203.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ascension Parish community of Southwood.
- Iberville 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 Southwood [Iberville Parish].
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Southwood is located in Carroll County and lies 1,838 miles [2,958 km]<1> to the east of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Southwood.
- New York
- Onondaga County
- This Southwood is located in Onondaga County and lies 1,833 miles [2,949.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Southwood.
- North Carolina
- Lenoir County
- This Southwood is located in Lenoir County and lies 1,893 miles [3,046.5 km]<1> to the east of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Southwood.
- Ontario
- This Southwood lies 1,655 miles [2,663.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- South Carolina
- Aiken County
- This Southwood is located in Aiken County and lies 1,719 miles [2,766.5 km]<1> to the east of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Southwood.
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- This Southwood is located in Fairfax County and lies 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km]<1> to the east of the Southwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Southwood.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Southwood ...
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.
- Bee and Gee
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Bee and Gee is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee and Gee
- Bridlewalk
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Bridlewalk is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridlewalk
- Candlelite Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Candlelite Corner is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelite Corner
- Cherry Tree Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cherry Tree Lane is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Tree Lane
- Chevy Chase
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Chevy Chase is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase
- Cottonwood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cottonwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
- Cottonwood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cottonwood Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Village
- Dairy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Dairy Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dairy Meadows
- Emerald Isle
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Emerald Isle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Isle
- Enchanted Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Enchanted Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Village
- Fisher Place
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Fisher Place is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Place
- Gill
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Gill is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill
- Continue List (33 more) ...
- Grant
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Grant is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
- Haven Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Haven Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Grove
- Hidden Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hidden Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Village
- Holly Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Holly Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Heights
- Indian Wells
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Indian Wells is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Wells
- International Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- International Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for International Gardens
- Jamestown
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Jamestown is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
- Jeremy
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Jeremy is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeremy
- Laura Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Laura Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laura Park
- Liberty ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Liberty is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
- Little Cottonwood Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Normandy
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Normandy is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
- Olympus View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Olympus View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympus View
- Paradise Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Paradise Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Park
- Pheasant Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Pheasant Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Hollow
- Phoenician Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Phoenician Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Gardens
- Ridge Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Ridge Creek is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Creek
- Riverwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Riverwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
- Sandra Way
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Sandra Way is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandra Way
- Shady Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Shady Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
- Silver Shadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Silver Shadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Shadows
- Spring Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Spring Run is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Run
- Stevenson Island
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Stevenson Island is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenson Island
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Sunrise is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
- Tall Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Tall Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Oaks
- Twin Peaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Twin Peaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks
- Twin Peaks Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Twin Peaks Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks Circle
- Union
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Union is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
- Union View
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Union View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union View
- Valley Center
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Valley Center is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Center
- Walnut Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Walnut Brook is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Brook
- Warranty
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Warranty is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warranty
- Willow Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Willow Hill is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
How Far From Southwood 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 Southwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Southwood and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the North.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the north (N).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Southwood to White House, with an average speed<3>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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,005 miles [11,273.5 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 7,774 miles [12,511 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,752 miles [9,256.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'
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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Southwood) 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Southwood 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 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 Southwood 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 Southwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6369, Longitude: -111.8688 In this case, the coordinates for Southwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.895 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.44 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.764 degrees. |
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