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Muir
"Muir" is the Scots word for "moorland", and the Irish and Scots Gaelic for "sea", and is the etymological origin of the surname and Clan Muir/Mure/Moore in Scotland and other parts of the world. Places United States * Muir, Willits, California, a former unincorporated community now incorporated in Willits * Muir, Michigan, a village * Muir, Pennsylvania, a census-designated place * Camp Muir, a high altitude refuge on Mount Rainier, Washington * Mount Muir in the Sierra Nevada, California * Muir Pass in the Sierra Nevada * Muir Glacier, Alaska * Muir Grove, a giant sequoia grove in Sequoia National Park, California * Muir site, an archaeological site in Jessamine County, Kentucky Elsewhere * Muir Peak, Antarctica * Lake Muir, Western Australia * Mount Muir (High Rock Range), Canada * Muir, a community in the township of Norwich, Ontario, Canada * Muir Seamount, an underwater volcano in the Atlantic Ocean north of Bermuda Schools * Muir College (other) * Muir Middle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Grove
Muir Grove is a giant sequoia grove in Sequoia National Park of the Tulare County, which covers about . The grove, located in the northwest corner of the park, is accessed by the Muir Grove Trail which begins from the Dorst Creek Campground. Because of its relatively remote location in the park, it is significantly less visited than the more popular groves of large sequoia trees in the park. The isolated atmosphere helps keep Muir Grove untouched and preserved. History and Origin Muir Grove was named after the Scottish-American naturalist and author John Muir. His advocacy for the preservation of wilderness in the United States made him well known among environmentalists and politicians. His writing about nature and conservation efforts helped sway many public and political opinions. His attempts lead to the creation of Sequoia and General Grant National Parks. Vegetation Muir Grove has a total of 629 coniferous trees that scatter the terrain. The giant sequoia reproduction is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Pass
Muir Pass is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada of California, United States, in Kings Canyon National Park. It is named for John Muir. The pass is near the midway point of the John Muir Trail and around mile 841 of the Pacific Crest Trail. It crosses the Goddard Divide between Mount Solomons and Mount Warlow, at an elevation of . The Muir Hut, built by the Sierra Club The Sierra Club is an American environmental organization with chapters in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. The club was founded in 1892, in San Francisco, by preservationist John Muir. A product of the Pro ..., is at the summit of the pass. Although the grade is gentle from both directions, snow can persist well into the summer, obscuring the trail for miles. Image:California, Kings Canyon National Park, Muir Pass, view.jpg, View of Mount McGee, Lake McDermand and Wanda Lake, ascending the pass Image:California, Kings Canyon National Park, Muir Hut.jpg, The Muir H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir, Michigan
Muir is a village in Lyons Township, Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 604 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 604 people, 227 households, and 166 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 266 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 94.7% White, 0.2% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population. There were 227 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Seamount
Muir Seamount is a seamount ( underwater volcano), located at . It is located in the Bermuda rise, a seismically active region, and was the site of an earthquake on 24 March 1978. Fourteen core samples of up to 125,000 years of age were collected off of Muir Seamount, ranging in depth to more than . These samples were used to analyse the weight percentage of carbonate over time on the ocean floor, which in turn would provide clues to the oceanic environment over time. Overall concentrations were most stable at of depth. This was interpreted as indicating an increase in flow from the colder waters of the Antarctic, and the stagnation of the North American flows. A total of 8 core samples have been gathered, with ages ranging from Pliocene to Late Cretaceous. No radiometric dates are available for the seamount, but it may of Early Cretaceous time. Over 150 invertebrates have been collected in total from Bear, Manning, and Muir seamounts. Ophiuroids and goose barnacles are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir House (other)
Muir House may refer to: in the United States (by state then city) * John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, California, a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Contra Costa County * Muir House (Nicholasville, Kentucky), NRHP-listed in Jessamine County * Muir House (Shelbyville, Kentucky), NRHP-listed in Shelby County * David Muir House, Beaver, Utah, NRHP-listed in Beaver County * Muir House (Mendon, Utah), NRHP-listed in Cache County {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Highway
Muir Highway, also called Muirs Highway, is a Western Australian highway linking Manjimup and Mount Barker, which is on the Albany Highway. It is signed as State Route 102 and is long. It provides a shorter distance between the cities of Bunbury and Albany. It is a lowly populated highway passing mostly through karri and jarrah with occasional areas of farmland. One village, Rocky Gully lies on the highway, although it also passes through the localities of Dingup, Nyamup, Lake Muir, Strachan and Murtinup. It is primarily used as a freight route for plantation timber trucks and interstate long vehicles servicing the horticultural areas of the South West. The road is a two way, single carriageway bitumen surfaced highway. Muir Highway was named after brothers Thomas and John Muir, the first European settlers in the Warren district, who settled at ''Deeside'' in 1852 and built a rush hut there in 1856. Major intersections See also * Highways in Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Army Airfield
The Muir Army Airfield is a military airport at Fort Indiantown Gap, near Annville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade and Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (EAATS), operated by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. It is northeast of the central business district of Harrisburg, in South Central Pennsylvania. The airfield has one active runway designated 7/25 with a asphalt surface. History Muir Army Airfield was established as an airstrip in the 1930s and was originally the central parade ground and emergency landing field of the Fort Indiantown Gap military reservation. On July 12, 1941, the first airplane piloted by Major Edgar Scattergood, Air Office of the 28th Infantry Division, landed on the newly dedicated Muir Field.Muir Army Airfield and EAATS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Baronets
The Muir Baronetcy, of Deanston in the county of Perth, and of Park Gardens in the Glasgow#History, city of Glasgow, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 20 October 1892 for John Muir, Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1889 to 1892. The second Baronet served as High Sheriff of County Waterford in 1919. The third Baronet was a deputy lieutenant of Perthshire. The fourth baronet did not use his title. He died in 2023 and was succeeded by his brother, the presumed fifth Baronet. Muir baronets, of Deanston and Park Gardens, Glasgow (1892) *Sir John Muir, 1st Baronet (1828–1903) Lord Provost of Glasgow *Sir Alexander Kay Muir, 2nd Baronet (1868–1951) *Sir John Harling Muir, 3rd Baronet (1910–1994) *Richard James Kay Muir, presumed 4th Baronet (1939–2023) *Ian Charles Muir, presumed 5th Baronet (born 1940) The heir presumptive is the present holder's brother Andrew Hugh John Muir (born 1943). The family are buried at Kincardine-in-Menteith on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir (given Name)
Muir is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Muir S. Fairchild (1894–1950), Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force * Muir Gray Sir John Armstrong Muir Gray is a British physician, who has held senior positions in Screening (medicine), screening, public health, information management. and value in healthcare. He was the Chief knowledge officer, Chief Knowledge Officer ..., British doctor and government official * Muir Mathieson (1911–1975), British conductor and composer * Muir Russell (born 1949), Scottish civil servant, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow {{given name Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir (surname)
Muir is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: __TOC__ A–J * Adam Muir (born 1971), Australian rugby league footballer * Alex Muir (1923–1995), Scottish footballer * Alex Muir (Albion Rovers footballer), Scottish footballer * Alexander Muir (1830–1906), songwriter, poet and school headmaster * Andrew Muir (chess player) (born 1958), Scottish chess player * Andrew Muir (politician) (born 1976), Northern Irish politician * Barry Muir (1937–2022), Australian rugby league footballer * Bill Muir (born 1942), American football coach * Bryan Muir (born 1973), Canadian National Hockey League player * Charles Henry Muir (1860–1933), U.S. Army officer * Chris Muir (cartoonist) (born 1958), American cartoonist *David Muir (born 1973), anchor of ''ABC World News Tonight'' * Debbie Muir (born 1953), Canadian former synchronized swimmer and coach *Edwin Muir (1887–1959), British poet, novelist and translator, husband of Willa Muir * Florabel Muir (1889–1970), American j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muir Elementary School (other)
Muir Elementary School may refer to the following: *Muir Elementary School in Antioch, California *John Muir Elementary School in Berkeley, California *John Muir Elementary School in Cupertino, California *Muir Elementary School in Fresno, California *John Muir Elementary School in Glendale, California *John Muir Elementary School in Lodi, California *John Muir Elementary School in Martinez, California *John Muir Elementary School in Merced, California *John Muir Elementary School in Modesto, California *John Muir Elementary School in San Bruno, California *John Muir Elementary School in San Francisco, California *John Muir Fundamental Elementary School in Santa Ana, California *John Muir Elementary School in Santa Monica, California *John Muir Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois *John Muir Elementary School in Parma, Ohio *John Muir Elementary School in Ashland, Oregon *Nellie Muir Elementary School in Woodburn, Oregon *Leo J. Muir Elementary School in Bountiful, Utah *Mui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
