- Elevation, modelled
- 209 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Watson Hills438 m · 13.2 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:32local time
- Coordinates
- 45.2594, -84.9372
Norcross Family Preserve is a nature reserve in Michigan, at a modelled 209 m. Watson Hills stands 438 m to the southeast, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is World War II Memorial, a historic site 0.3 miles away. 26 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Norcross Family Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Hills | SE 127° | 438 m | 13.2 mi |
| Graham Benchmark | N 358° | 405 m | 14.8 mi |
| Nub's Knob | N 7° | 398 m | 14.4 mi |
| Emmet Heights | N 357° | 395 m | 15.3 mi |
| Tower Hill | N 7° | 393 m | 14.2 mi |
| Deadmans Hill | S 180° | 393 m | 14.8 mi |
| Chandler Hills | ESE 110° | 382 m | 7.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | E 94° | 372 m | 8.5 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Melrose Township Park: 0.3 mi
- Village Green Park: 0.3 mi
- Jones Landing: 3.4 mi
- Resort Township Pioneer Trails: 3.9 mi
- Rotary Park: 4.3 mi
Nature reserves
- North Shore Natural Area: 1.2 mi
- South Arm Antrim Creek Natural Area: 1.7 mi
- Franklin J. Helle Memorial Nature Preserve: 1.8 mi
- Postle Farm Preserve: 1.9 mi
- Frog Hollow Preserve: 2.0 mi
Peaks: 26
- Avalanche Mountain: 5.6 mi
- Thunder Mountain: 6.6 mi
- Boyne Mountain: 7.0 mi
- Chandler Hills: 7.5 mi
- Chandler Hill: 8.5 mi
Attractions: 18
- The Boulder: 1.1 mi
- The Summit (hub): 4.5 mi
- Avalance Bay Indoor Waterpark: 6.6 mi
- Russian Siebert Family Home Historic Site: 6.7 mi
- Highpoint Corner: 7.7 mi
Museums: 12
- Little Traverse Historical Society: 8.1 mi
- Little Traverse Historical Society and History Museum: 8.1 mi
- Bay View Historical Museum: 8.7 mi
- Blackbird Museum: 12.0 mi
- Elm Pointe Historical Museum: 12.4 mi
Historic sites: 11
- World War II Memorial: 0.3 mi
- Hemingway Memorial Marker S722C: 0.3 mi
- Old mill ruins: 4.4 mi
- Foundation of Old Walloon Hotel Barn: 4.5 mi
- Pennslyvania Park Cannon: 8.0 mi
Artworks: 8
- Block M Rock: 5.1 mi
- Children Playing: 6.6 mi
- Ring of Bright Water II: 12.2 mi
- Shrine of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: 17.7 mi
- The Man on the Cross: 17.7 mi
Beaches: 5
- Peninsula Beach: 5.1 mi
- Zorn Park Beach: 11.9 mi
- Lake Michigan Beach: 16.6 mi
- Devoe Beach: 18.5 mi
- Richardi Park Beach: 23.5 mi
Gardens: 5
- Harris Gardens: 7.1 mi
- Monarch Waystation: 7.6 mi
- Rose Garden Veranda: 8.1 mi
- Otsego County Demonstration Garden: 19.9 mi
- Mesochosm Area: 24.2 mi
Springs: 3
- Bubbling Spring: 6.8 mi
- Shotto Spring: 10.6 mi
- Alanson Fresh Spring Water Well: 15.1 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Vanderbilt Rest Area 406: 16.0 mi
- Topinabee Rest Area 407: 23.0 mi
- Gaylord Rest Area 405: 24.0 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Steak Ride: 4.8 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- Charlevoix South Pier Light: 16.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:44 | 19:13 | 19:52 |
| June solstice | 05:53 | 20:46 | 21:32 |
| September equinox | 07:27 | 19:00 | 19:39 |
| December solstice | 08:17 | 16:11 | 17:01 |
Local time (America/Detroit).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 21 | 23 | 32 | 44 | 57 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 38 | 27 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Boyne Falls, 7 mi away.
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