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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 Valley Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Valley Ridge 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 Valley Ridge:
- 40.606615, -111.850212
- 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 Valley Ridge
- 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 Valley Ridge is near Utah County and also Summit 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 Summit 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 Valley Ridge
Communities Also Named Valley Ridge ...
We found nine communities that are also named Valley Ridge.
Within Utah, the name Valley Ridge is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of nine communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these nine communities, eight are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alberta
- This Valley Ridge lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the north of the Valley Ridge that is located in Salt Lake County.
- Arkansas
- Howard County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Valley Ridge [Howard County].
- Minnesota
- Dakota County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Valley Ridge [Dakota County].
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- This Valley Ridge is located in Dunklin County and lies 1,204 miles [1,937.7 km]<1> to the east of the Valley Ridge that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dunklin County community of Valley Ridge.
- Nebraska
- Blaine County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Blaine County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blaine County community of Valley Ridge.
- Texas
- Brazos County
- Although located in Brazos County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazos County community of Valley Ridge.
- Tarrant County
- This Valley Ridge is located in Tarrant County and lies 978 miles [1,573.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Valley Ridge that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Valley Ridge.
- Virginia
- Alleghany County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Valley Ridge [Alleghany County].
- Washington
- King County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Valley Ridge [King County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Valley Ridge ...
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.
- Angel Street
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Angel Street is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Street
- Butler Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Butler Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler Hills
- Candlelite Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Candlelite Corner is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelite Corner
- Cavalry Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Cavalry Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavalry Park
- Cherry Tree Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cherry Tree Lane is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Tree Lane
- Cotton Wood Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cotton Wood Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Wood Cove
- Cottonwood Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cottonwood Slopes
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Cottonwood Slopes is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Slopes
- Creek Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Creek Crest is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Crest
- Daybreak
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Daybreak is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daybreak
- Enchanted Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Enchanted Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Village
- Fairoaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Fairoaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairoaks
- Continue List (46 more) ...
- Flat Iron Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Flat Iron Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Iron Mesa
- Forest Creek Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Forest Creek Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Creek Cove
- Fox Fire
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Fox Fire is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Fire
- Gill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Gill is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill
- Granite Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Granite Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite Mesa
- Greenwood Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Greenwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Meadows
- Harvard Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Harvard Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Hidden Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hidden Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Meadows
- Hidden Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Hidden Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Village
- Hummingbird
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hummingbird is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hummingbird
- Jordan Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Jordan Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Village
- Little Cottonwood Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Marion Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Marion Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Village
- Mingo Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Mingo Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mingo Park
- Mountain Breeze
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Mountain Breeze is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Breeze
- Pebble Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Pebble Glen is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Glen
- Pebble Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Pebble Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hills
- Pepper Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Pepper Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Heights
- Peruvian Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Peruvian Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peruvian Park
- Phoenician Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Phoenician Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Gardens
- Quail Point
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Quail Point is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Point
- Quail Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Quail Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Valley
- Riverwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Riverwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
- Rolling Knolls
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Rolling Knolls is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
- Royal Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Royal Lane is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Lane
- Sandra Way
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Sandra Way is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandra Way
- Sandy Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Sandy Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Highlands
- Sandy Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sandy Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hills
- Sandy Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Sandy Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Village
- Silver Shadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Silver Shadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Shadows
- Steeple View
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Steeple View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeple View
- Suburban View
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Suburban View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban View
- Summer Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Summer Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Meadows
- Sunburst Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Sunburst Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunburst Meadows
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Sunrise is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
- Sunrise Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sunrise Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Meadows
- Terrace Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Terrace Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Circle
- Union
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Union is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
- Union View
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Union View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union View
- Vineyard Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Vineyard Glen is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard Glen
- Walnut Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Walnut Grove is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
- Warranty
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Warranty is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warranty
- Willow Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Willow Creek is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
- Willow Creek Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Willow Creek Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek Hills
- Willow Creek Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Willow Creek Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek Meadows
- Willow Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Willow Hill is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
How Far From Valley Ridge to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Valley Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Valley Ridge and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Valley Ridge to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north northwest (NNW). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,007 miles [11,276.7 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,775 miles [12,512.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,753 miles [9,258.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Valley Ridge) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <2> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Valley Ridge, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Valley Ridge 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Valley Ridge 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 Valley Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6066, Longitude: -111.8502 In this case, the coordinates for Valley Ridge have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.877 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.417 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.755 degrees. |
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