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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 Walnut Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills:
- 40.640780, -112.030773
- 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 Walnut Hills
- 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 Walnut Hills is near Tooele County and also Utah County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Tooele County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Utah 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 Walnut Hills
Communities Also Named Walnut Hills ...
We found seventeen communities that are also named Walnut Hills.
Within Utah, the name Walnut Hills is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of seventeen communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Arapahoe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Walnut Hills [Arapahoe County].
- Indiana
- Hamilton County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,366 miles [2,198.4 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Walnut Hills.
- Maryland
- Charles County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Charles County and lies 1,869 miles [3,007.9 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Walnut Hills.
- North Carolina
- New Hanover County
- This Walnut Hills is located in New Hanover County and lies 1,905 miles [3,065.8 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Walnut Hills.
- Wake County
- Although located in Wake County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Walnut Hills.
- Ohio
- Clark County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Clark County and lies 1,480 miles [2,381.8 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Walnut Hills.
- Hamilton County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,457 miles [2,344.8 km] to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Walnut Hills.
- Jackson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Walnut Hills [Jackson County].
- Montgomery County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,464 miles [2,356.1 km] to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walnut Hills.
- Stark County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Stark County and lies 1,589 miles [2,557.2 km] to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Walnut Hills.
- South Carolina
- Sumter County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Sumter County and lies 1,790 miles [2,880.7 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Walnut Hills.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Davidson County and lies 1,390 miles [2,237 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Walnut Hills.
- Hamilton County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,508 miles [2,426.9 km] to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Walnut Hills.
- Williamson County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Williamson County and lies 1,396 miles [2,246.6 km] to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Walnut Hills.
- Texas
- Potter County
- Although located in Potter County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Potter County community of Walnut Hills.
- Virginia
- Williamsburg City
- This Walnut Hills is located in Williamsburg City and lies 1,897 miles [3,052.9 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamsburg City community of Walnut Hills.
- West Virginia
- Greenbrier County
- This Walnut Hills is located in Greenbrier County and lies 1,692 miles [2,723 km]<2> to the east of the Walnut Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenbrier County community of Walnut Hills.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Walnut Hills ...
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 Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Cherrywood Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood Village
- Cobblestone
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Cobblestone is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone
- Copper City
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Copper City is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper City
- Copper Hills Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Copper Hills Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper Hills Heights
- Creekview
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Creekview is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekview
- Crisp
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Crisp is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisp
- Crown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Crown is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown
- Dial Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Dial Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dial Heights
- Diamondville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Diamondville is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamondville
- Dixie Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Dixie Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Valley
- Falconcrest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Falconcrest is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falconcrest
- Fox Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Fox Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hills
- Continue List (35 more) ...
- Frost
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Frost is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
- Georgetown ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Georgetown is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Glen Heather
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Glen Heather is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Heather
- Green Tree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Green Tree is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
- Harmony Lane
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Harmony Lane is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Lane
- Hector Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Hector Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Heights
- Hector Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hector Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Village
- Highland Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Highland Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
- Horizon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Horizon is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon
- Hunter
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Hunter is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter
- Hunter Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Hunter Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Heights
- Hunter Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Hunter Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hills
- Hunter Stake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hunter Stake is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Stake
- Indian Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Indian Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Jensen Circle
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jensen Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen Circle
- Jonesdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jonesdale is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesdale
- King Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- King Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Valley
- Kingsgate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Kingsgate is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsgate
- Little Trieste
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Little Trieste is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Trieste
- Mallard
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Mallard is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard
- Martin Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Martin Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Village
- Meadow Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Meadow Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Heights
- Meadow View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Meadow View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
- Meadowgate
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Meadowgate is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowgate
- Park Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Park Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Heights
- Polaris Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Polaris Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polaris Gardens
- Skyview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Skyview is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyview
- Springbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Springbrook is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
- Sundown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Sundown is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundown
- Sunset Downs
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Sunset Downs is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Downs
- Sunset Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Sunset Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Swallow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Swallow is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallow
- Willow Bay
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Willow Bay is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bay
- Willow Run Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Willow Run Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run Park
- Woodledge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Woodledge is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodledge
How Far From Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Walnut Hills and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Walnut Hills to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<3> 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 northeast (NE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,848 miles [2,974.1 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 7,009 miles [11,279.9 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 7,777 miles [12,515.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,757 miles [9,265 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Walnut Hills 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Walnut Hills) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6408, Longitude: -112.0308 In this case, the coordinates for Walnut Hills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 332.023 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.591 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.858 degrees. |
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