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.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Southwood
- 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for Utah County
- 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Southwood ...
We found seventeen communities that share the name Southwood.
There is one other community in Utah which is also named Southwood.
Beyond Utah, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout 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 ...
- 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
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- 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
- New York
- North Carolina
- 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
- Virginia
- Alabama
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)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bee and Gee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee and Gee
- Bee and Gee is located in Salt Lake County
- Bridlewalk
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridlewalk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridlewalk
- Bridlewalk is located in Salt Lake County
- Candlelite Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlelite Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelite Corner
- Candlelite Corner is located in Salt Lake County
- Cherry Tree Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Tree Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Tree Lane
- Cherry Tree Lane is located in Salt Lake County
- Chevy Chase
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase
- Chevy Chase is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
- Cottonwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Cottonwood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Village
- Cottonwood Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Dairy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dairy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dairy Meadows
- Dairy Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Emerald Isle
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Isle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Isle
- Emerald Isle is located in Salt Lake County
- Enchanted Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Village
- Enchanted Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Fisher Place
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Place
- Fisher Place is located in Salt Lake County
- Gill
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Continue List (33 more) ...
- Grant
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Haven Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Grove
- Haven Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Hidden Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Village
- Hidden Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Holly Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Heights
- Holly Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Indian Wells
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Wells
- Indian Wells is located in Salt Lake County
- International Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for International Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for International Gardens
- International Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jamestown
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Jeremy
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Laura Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laura Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laura Park
- Laura Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Liberty ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Little Cottonwood Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cottonwood Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cottonwood Valley
- Little Cottonwood Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Normandy
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Olympus View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olympus View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympus View
- Olympus View is located in Salt Lake County
- Paradise Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Park
- Paradise Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Pheasant Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Hollow
- Pheasant Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Phoenician Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenician Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Gardens
- Phoenician Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Ridge Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Creek
- Ridge Creek is located in Salt Lake County
- Riverwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Sandra Way
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandra Way have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandra Way
- Sandra Way is located in Salt Lake County
- Shady Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
- Shady Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Silver Shadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Shadows
- Silver Shadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Spring Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Run
- Spring Run is located in Salt Lake County
- Stevenson Island
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevenson Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenson Island
- Stevenson Island is located in Salt Lake County
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Tall Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Twin Peaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Peaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks
- Twin Peaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Twin Peaks Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Peaks Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Peaks Circle
- Twin Peaks Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Union
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Union View
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union View
- Union View is located in Salt Lake County
- Valley Center
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Center
- Valley Center is located in Salt Lake County
- Walnut Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Brook
- Walnut Brook is located in Salt Lake County
- Warranty
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Willow Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
- Willow Hill is located in Salt Lake County
- Grant
How Far From Southwood 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 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<4>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<5> 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).<6>
- 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).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,752 miles [9,256.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Southwood. 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- Southwood) to Point B.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). |
| <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> | 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 Southwood 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 331.895 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.44 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.764 degrees. |