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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 Wane/Match, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Wane/Match and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Wane/Match:
    • 40.685502, -112.025217
    • 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 Wane/Match
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Wane/Match ...

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
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood Village
    • Cherrywood Village is located in Salt Lake County
  • Copper Hills Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copper Hills Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper Hills Heights
    • Copper Hills Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Creekview
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekview
    • Creekview is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crisp
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crisp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisp
    • Crisp is located in Salt Lake County
  • Delta Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delta Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta Park
    • Delta Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Dial Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dial Heights
    • Dial Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Falconcrest
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falconcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falconcrest
    • Falconcrest is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fox Shadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Shadow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Shadow
    • Fox Shadow is located in Salt Lake County
  • Glen Heather
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Heather have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Heather
    • Glen Heather is located in Salt Lake County
  • Harmony Lane
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Lane
    • Harmony Lane is located in Salt Lake County
  • Hector Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hector Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Village
    • Hector Village is located in Salt Lake County
  • Highland Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
    • Highland Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
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    • Hunter
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter
      • Hunter is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hunter Farmes
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Farmes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Farmes
      • Hunter Farmes is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hunter Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Heights
      • Hunter Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hunter Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hills
      • Hunter Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hunter Stake
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Stake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Stake
      • Hunter Stake is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jonesdale
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesdale
      • Jonesdale is located in Salt Lake County
    • King Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Valley
      • King Valley is located in Salt Lake County
    • Mallard
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard
      • Mallard is located in Salt Lake County
    • Martin Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Village
      • Martin Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Merry Lane
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merry Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Lane
      • Merry Lane is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Meadows
      • Silver Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Springbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
      • Springbrook is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sue Ann
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sue Ann have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sue Ann
      • Sue Ann is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sundown
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sundown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundown
      • Sundown is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sunny Side
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Side have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Side
      • Sunny Side is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sunset Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Swallow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallow
      • Swallow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Teasel Downs
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teasel Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teasel Downs
      • Teasel Downs is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Cove
      • Willow Cove is located in Salt Lake County
    • Woodledge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodledge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodledge
      • Woodledge is located in Salt Lake County

How Far From Wane/Match 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 Wane/Match to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Wane/Match and extending to:

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the Northeast.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the northeast (NE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,848 miles [2,974.1 km]<2> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Wane/Match 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 73 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,006 miles [11,275.1 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 7,775 miles [12,512.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,755 miles [9,261.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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- Wane/Match) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wane/Match. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6855, Longitude: -112.0252       In this case, the coordinates for Wane/Match have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Wane/Match to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 332.023 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.595 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.851 degrees.