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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 Westwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westwood 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 Westwood:
    • 40.648003, -111.983549
    • 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 Westwood
  • 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 Westwood is near Davis County and also Tooele County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Davis County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Tooele 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 Westwood

Communities Also Named Westwood ...

We found 80 communities that are also named Westwood.

There is one other community in Utah that is also named Westwood.

Beyond Utah, we know of 79 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 79 communities, 78 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Utah ...
    • Davis County
      • This Westwood is located in Davis County and lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Westwood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Westwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,457 miles [2,344.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Westwood.
    • Arkansas
      • Pulaski County
      • This Westwood is located in Pulaski County and lies 1,144 miles [1,841.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Westwood.
      • Saint Francis 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 Arkansas community of Westwood [Saint Francis County].
    • California
      • Lassen County
      • This Westwood is located in Lassen County and lies 474 miles [762.8 km]<1> to the west of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lassen County community of Westwood.
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Westwood is located in Los Angeles County and lies 576 miles [927 km] to the southwest of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Westwood.
    • Colorado
      • Denver 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 Colorado community of Westwood [Denver County].
    • Florida
      • Duval County
      • This Westwood is located in Duval County and lies 1,834 miles [2,951.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Westwood.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Westwood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,894 miles [3,048.1 km] to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Westwood.
      • Orange 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 Florida community of Westwood [Orange County].
    • Georgia
      • Ben Hill County
      • This Westwood is located in Ben Hill County and lies 1,703 miles [2,740.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ben Hill County community of Westwood.
      • Columbia County
      • This Westwood is located in Columbia County and lies 1,709 miles [2,750.4 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Westwood.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Westwood is located in Dougherty County and lies 1,661 miles [2,673.1 km] to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Westwood.
      • Floyd County
      • This Westwood is located in Floyd County and lies 1,524 miles [2,452.6 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Westwood.
      • Richmond County
      • This Westwood is located in Richmond County and lies 1,710 miles [2,752 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Westwood.
    • Illinois
      • DuPage 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 Illinois community of Westwood [DuPage County].
    • Indiana
      • Henry County
      • This Westwood is located in Henry County and lies 1,394 miles [2,243.4 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Westwood.
      • Marion County
      • This Westwood is located in Marion County and lies 1,349 miles [2,171 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Westwood.
    • Iowa
      • Henry County
      • This Westwood is located in Henry County and lies 1,061 miles [1,707.5 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Westwood.
    • Kansas
      • Johnson County
      • This Westwood is located in Johnson County and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Westwood.
    • Kentucky
      • Boyd County
      • This Westwood is located in Boyd County and lies 1,560 miles [2,510.6 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boyd County community of Westwood.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Westwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,411 miles [2,270.8 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Westwood.
    • Louisiana
      • Calcasieu Parish
      • This Westwood is located in Calcasieu Parish and lies 1,252 miles [2,014.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calcasieu Parish community of Westwood.
      • Ouachita Parish
      • This Westwood is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 1,229 miles [1,977.9 km] to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Westwood.
      • Tensas Parish
      • This Westwood is located in Tensas Parish and lies 1,283 miles [2,064.8 km] to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tensas Parish community of Westwood.
    • Maryland
      • Frederick County
      • This Westwood is located in Frederick County and lies 1,822 miles [2,932.2 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Westwood.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Westwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,841 miles [2,962.8 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Westwood.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Westwood is located in Prince George's County and lies 1,866 miles [3,003 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Westwood.
      • Wicomico County
      • This Westwood is located in Wicomico County and lies 1,930 miles [3,106 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Westwood.
    • Massachusetts
      • Norfolk County
      • This Westwood is located in Norfolk County and lies 2,092 miles [3,366.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk County community of Westwood.
    • Michigan
      • Kalamazoo County
      • This Westwood is located in Kalamazoo County and lies 1,362 miles [2,191.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kalamazoo County community of Westwood.
      • Kalkaska County
      • This Westwood is located in Kalkaska County and lies 1,386 miles [2,230.6 km] to the east northeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kalkaska County community of Westwood.
      • Muskegon 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 Michigan community of Westwood [Muskegon County].
      • Oakland 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 Michigan community of Westwood [Oakland County].
    • Mississippi
      • Forrest County
      • This Westwood is located in Forrest County and lies 1,414 miles [2,275.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forrest County community of Westwood.
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This Westwood is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km] to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Westwood.
      • Webster County
      • This Westwood is located in Webster County and lies 1,337 miles [2,151.7 km] to the east southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Westwood.
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Westwood is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,151 miles [1,852.4 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Westwood.
    • Nebraska
      • Hall 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 Nebraska community of Westwood [Hall County].
    • New Jersey
      • Bergen 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 New Jersey community of Westwood [Bergen County].
    • New York
      • Nassau 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 New York community of Westwood [Nassau County].
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland County
      • This Westwood is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,830 miles [2,945.1 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Westwood.
      • Davidson County
      • This Westwood is located in Davidson County and lies 1,741 miles [2,801.9 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Westwood.
      • Guilford County
      • This Westwood is located in Guilford County and lies 1,757 miles [2,827.6 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Westwood.
      • Henderson County
      • This Westwood is located in Henderson County and lies 1,640 miles [2,639.3 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Westwood.
      • Iredell County
      • This Westwood is located in Iredell County and lies 1,710 miles [2,752 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Westwood.
      • Lenoir County
      • This Westwood is located in Lenoir County and lies 1,895 miles [3,049.7 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Westwood.
      • Pitt County
      • This Westwood is located in Pitt County and lies 1,897 miles [3,052.9 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Westwood.
      • Randolph County
      • This Westwood is located in Randolph County and lies 1,754 miles [2,822.8 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Westwood.
      • Scotland County
      • This Westwood is located in Scotland County and lies 1,810 miles [2,912.9 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotland County community of Westwood.
      • Wilson County
      • This Westwood is located in Wilson County and lies 1,866 miles [3,003 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Westwood.
    • Ohio
      • Allen 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 Ohio community of Westwood [Allen County].
      • Hamilton County
      • This Westwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,448 miles [2,330.3 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Westwood.
      • Jefferson 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 Ohio community of Westwood [Jefferson County].
      • Montgomery 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 Ohio community of Westwood [Montgomery County].
      • Wayne County
      • This Westwood is located in Wayne County and lies 1,563 miles [2,515.4 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Westwood.
    • Ontario
      • This Westwood lies 1,829 miles [2,943.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
    • Oregon
      • Clackamas 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 Oregon community of Westwood [Clackamas County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Westwood is located in Allegheny County and lies 1,667 miles [2,682.8 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Westwood.
      • Cambria 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 Pennsylvania community of Westwood [Cambria County].
      • Chester County
      • This Westwood is located in Chester County and lies 1,889 miles [3,040.1 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Westwood.
      • Schuylkill 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 Westwood [Schuylkill County].
    • Quebec
      • This Westwood lies 1,936 miles [3,115.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Westwood is located in Aiken County and lies 1,726 miles [2,777.7 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Westwood.
      • Charleston 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 South Carolina community of Westwood [Charleston County].
      • Greenville County
      • This Westwood is located in Greenville County and lies 1,665 miles [2,679.6 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Westwood.
      • Lancaster County
      • This Westwood is located in Lancaster County and lies 1,742 miles [2,803.5 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Westwood.
      • Lexington County
      • This Westwood is located in Lexington County and lies 1,749 miles [2,814.7 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Westwood.
    • Tennessee
      • Coffee County
      • This Westwood is located in Coffee County and lies 1,446 miles [2,327.1 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Westwood.
      • Maury County
      • This Westwood is located in Maury County and lies 1,391 miles [2,238.6 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Westwood.
      • Shelby 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 Tennessee community of Westwood [Shelby County].
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Westwood is located in Harris County and lies 1,199 miles [1,929.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Westwood.
    • Virginia
      • Alleghany 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 Virginia community of Westwood [Alleghany County].
      • Frederick County
      • This Westwood is located in Frederick County and lies 1,783 miles [2,869.5 km]<1> to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Westwood.
      • Hanover County
      • This Westwood is located in Hanover County and lies 1,864 miles [2,999.8 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Westwood.
      • Henrico 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 Virginia community of Westwood [Henrico County].
      • Portsmouth City
      • This Westwood is located in Portsmouth City and lies 1,922 miles [3,093.2 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Westwood.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Westwood is located in Roanoke City and lies 1,723 miles [2,772.9 km] to the east of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Westwood.
    • Washington
      • King 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 Washington community of Westwood [King County].
      • Kitsap County
      • This Westwood is located in Kitsap County and lies 711 miles [1,144.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westwood that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Westwood.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Westwood ...

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.

  • Cobblestone
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Cobblestone is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone
  • Crown
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Crown is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown
  • Diamondville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Diamondville is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamondville
  • Dixie Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Dixie Valley is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Valley
  • Fox Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Fox Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hills
  • Georgetown ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Georgetown is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
  • Green Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Green Tree is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
  • Hall View
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Hall View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall View
  • Hector Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Hector Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Heights
  • Hector Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Hector Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Village
  • Horizon
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Horizon is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon
  • Indian Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Indian Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Kingsgate
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Kingsgate is located in Salt Lake County
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    • Little Trieste
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Little Trieste is located in Salt Lake County
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    • Meadow Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Meadow Heights is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Heights
    • Meadow View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Meadow View is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
    • Park Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Park Heights is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Heights
    • Royal Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Royal Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Meadows
    • Skyview
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Skyview is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyview
    • Summerwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Summerwood is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwood
    • Sunset Downs
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Sunset Downs is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Downs
    • Valley Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Valley Park is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
    • Willow Bay
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Willow Bay is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bay
    • Willow Run Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Willow Run Park is located in Salt Lake County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run Park

How Far From Westwood 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 Westwood to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Westwood and extending to:

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the north northeast (NNE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,846 miles [2,970.8 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Westwood 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 7,007 miles [11,276.7 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 7,776 miles [12,514.3 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>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- Westwood) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Westwood 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>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 Westwood 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 Westwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6480, Longitude: -111.9835       In this case, the coordinates for Westwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.986 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.549 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.83 degrees.