Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Watson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Watson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Watson
- 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 Watson:
- 40.594392, -111.862434
- 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 Watson
- 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 Watson is near Utah County and also Summit County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Utah County
- 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Watson ...
We found 57 communities that share the name Watson.
There is one other community in Utah which is also named Watson.
Beyond Utah, we know of another 56 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 56 communities, 54 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Utah ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Cherokee County
- This Watson is located in Cherokee County and lies 1,497 miles [2,409.2 km]<2> to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Watson.
- Jefferson County
- This Watson is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,451 miles [2,335.2 km] to the east southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Watson.
- Arkansas
- Calhoun County
- This Watson is located in Calhoun County and lies 1,171 miles [1,884.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Watson.
- Desha County
- This Watson is located in Desha County and lies 1,219 miles [1,961.8 km] to the east southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Desha County community of Watson.
- Woodruff 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 Arkansas community of Watson [Woodruff County].
- British Columbia
- This Watson lies 1,125 miles [1,810.5 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- California
- Los Angeles County
- This Watson is located in Los Angeles County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Watson.
- Tehama County
- This Watson is located in Tehama County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km] to the west of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tehama County community of Watson.
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hamilton County
- This Watson is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,765 miles [2,840.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Watson.
- Palm Beach County
- This Watson is located in Palm Beach County and lies 2,010 miles [3,234.8 km] to the east southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of Watson.
- Georgia
- Cherokee 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 Georgia community of Watson [Cherokee County].
- Thomas County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Watson [Thomas County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Clark County
- This Watson is located in Clark County and lies 1,397 miles [2,248.3 km]<2> to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Watson.
- Greene 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 Indiana community of Watson [Greene County].
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kiowa 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 Kansas community of Watson [Kiowa County].
- Lane County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Watson [Lane County].
- Shawnee County
- This Watson is located in Shawnee County and lies 870 miles [1,400.1 km]<2> to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shawnee County community of Watson.
- Kentucky
- Adair 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 Kentucky community of Watson [Adair County].
- Estill County
- This Watson is located in Estill County and lies 1,507 miles [2,425.3 km]<2> to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Watson.
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Allegan County
- This Watson is located in Allegan County and lies 1,352 miles [2,175.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegan County community of Watson.
- Marquette County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Watson [Marquette County].
- Montmorency 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 Michigan community of Watson [Montmorency County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Atchison County
- This Watson is located in Atchison County and lies 850 miles [1,367.9 km]<2> to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atchison County community of Watson.
- Pike 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 Missouri community of Watson [Pike County].
- Montana
- Cascade County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Watson [Cascade County].
- Meagher County
- This Watson is located in Meagher County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<2> to the north of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meagher County community of Watson.
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Malheur County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Watson [Malheur County].
- Multnomah County
- This Watson is located in Multnomah County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Multnomah County community of Watson.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania community of Watson [Allegheny County].
- Forest County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Watson [Forest County].
- Saskatchewan
- This Watson lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- Tennessee
- Cumberland County
- This Watson is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,493 miles [2,402.8 km]<2> to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Watson.
- Hickman County
- This Watson is located in Hickman County and lies 1,361 miles [2,190.3 km] to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hickman County community of Watson.
- Rutherford County
- This Watson is located in Rutherford County and lies 1,411 miles [2,270.8 km] to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Watson.
- Williamson County
- This Watson is located in Williamson County and lies 1,400 miles [2,253.1 km] to the east of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Watson.
- Texas
- Burnet County
- This Watson is located in Burnet County and lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km]<2> to the southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burnet County community of Watson.
- Comanche County
- This Watson is located in Comanche County and lies 945 miles [1,520.8 km] to the southeast of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Comanche County community of Watson.
- Red River County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Red River County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Red River County community of Watson.
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Yukon
- This Watson lies 1,665 miles [2,679.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Watson that is located in Salt Lake County.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Watson ...
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 northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angel Street have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Street
- Angel Street is located in Salt Lake County
- Blue Star Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Star Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Star Meadows
- Blue Star Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Candlelite Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlelite Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlelite Corner
- Candlelite Corner is located in Salt Lake County
- Cavalry Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cavalry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavalry Park
- Cavalry Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Celeste
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Creek Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Crest
- Creek Crest is located in Salt Lake County
- David Street
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for David Street have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for David Street
- David Street is located in Salt Lake County
- Dry Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Fairoaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Flat Iron Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Iron Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Iron Mesa
- Flat Iron Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
- Forest Creek Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Creek Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Creek Cove
- Forest Creek Cove is located in Salt Lake County
- Granite Mesa
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite Mesa
- Granite Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
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- Green Willows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Willows
- Green Willows is located in Salt Lake County
- Greenwood Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Meadows
- Greenwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Greenwood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Park
- Greenwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Harvard Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Harvard Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Heritage Villa
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Villa
- Heritage Villa is located in Salt Lake County
- Hidden Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Meadows
- Hidden Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Hummingbird
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hummingbird have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hummingbird
- Hummingbird is located in Salt Lake County
- Jordan Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Village
- Jordan Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Little Cottonwood Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cottonwood Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
- Marion Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Village
- Marion Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Mingo Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mingo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mingo Park
- Mingo Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Mountain Breeze
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Breeze have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Breeze
- Mountain Breeze is located in Salt Lake County
- Pebble Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Glen
- Pebble Glen is located in Salt Lake County
- Pebble Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hills
- Pebble Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Pepper Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Heights
- Pepper Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Peruvian Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peruvian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peruvian Park
- Peruvian Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Phoenician Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenician Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Gardens
- Phoenician Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Probe
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Quail Point
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Point
- Quail Point is located in Salt Lake County
- Quail Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Valley
- Quail Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Riverwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Sandra Way
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandra Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandra Way
- Sandra Way is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Sandy
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy
- Sandy is located in Salt Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 94,871 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandy <5>
- Sandy City
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy City
- Sandy City is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandy Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Heights
- Sandy Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandy Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Highlands
- Sandy Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandy Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hills
- Sandy Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Sandy Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Village
- Sandy Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Seven Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
- Seven Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
- Silver Shadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Shadows
- Silver Shadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Spring Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Circle
- Spring Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Steeple View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeple View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeple View
- Steeple View is located in Salt Lake County
- Suburban View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburban View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban View
- Suburban View is located in Salt Lake County
- Summer Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Meadows
- Summer Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Sunburst Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunburst Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunburst Meadows
- Sunburst Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Sunrise Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Meadows
- Sunrise Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Terrace Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Circle
- Terrace Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- Union
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Union Square
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Square
- Union Square is located in Salt Lake County
- Union View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union View
- Union View is located in Salt Lake County
- Valley Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Ridge
- Valley Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
- Vineyard Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyard Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard Glen
- Vineyard Glen is located in Salt Lake County
- Whisperwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisperwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisperwood
- Whisperwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Wildflower
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildflower have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildflower
- Wildflower is located in Salt Lake County
- Willow Creek Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek Meadows
- Willow Creek Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Willow Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
- Willow Hill is located in Salt Lake County
- Green Willows
How Far From Watson 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 Watson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Watson and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Watson to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north (N). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,840 miles [2,961.2 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,008 miles [11,278.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,776 miles [12,514.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,754 miles [9,260.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Watson. 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> | 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 Watson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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- Watson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Watson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5944, Longitude: -111.8624 In this case, the coordinates for Watson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 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 Watson 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> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Watson to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.886 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.426 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.763 degrees. |