Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in West End, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West End and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for West End
- 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 West End:
- 32.354306, -86.342470
- 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 West End
- 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 Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Since West End is near Elmore County and also Autauga County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Elmore County
- eBird sighting report for Autauga 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 West End ...
We found 51 communities that share the name West End.
There are two communities within Alabama that are also named West End.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 49 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Calhoun County
- Jefferson County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- California
- Alameda County
- This West End is located in Alameda County and lies 2,052 miles [3,302.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of West End.
- Marin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of West End [Marin County].
- San Bernardino County
- This West End is located in San Bernardino County and lies 1,796 miles [2,890.4 km] to the west northwest of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of West End.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This West End is located in Hillsborough County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km]<2> to the southeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of West End.
- Jackson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of West End [Jackson County].
- Marion 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 Florida community of West End [Marion County].
- Georgia
- Floyd County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of West End [Floyd County].
- Fulton County
- This West End is located in Fulton County and lies 146 miles [235 km]<2> to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of West End.
- Illinois
- Saline County
- This West End is located in Saline County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<2> to the north northwest of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of West End.
- Winnebago County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of West End [Winnebago County].
- Louisiana
- Orleans Parish
- This West End is located in Orleans Parish and lies 274 miles [441 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans Parish community of West End.
- Vernon Parish
- This West End is located in Vernon Parish and lies 415 miles [667.9 km] to the west of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of West End.
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Ramsey County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of West End [Ramsey County].
- Saint Louis 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 Minnesota community of West End [Saint Louis County].
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Gloucester County
- This West End is located in Gloucester County and lies 808 miles [1,300.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of West End.
- Hudson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of West End [Hudson County].
- Monmouth County
- This West End is located in Monmouth County and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km] to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of West End.
- New York
- Broome County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of West End [Broome County].
- Oswego County
- This West End is located in Oswego County and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km]<2> to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of West End.
- Otsego County
- This West End is located in Otsego County and lies 930 miles [1,496.7 km] to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otsego County community of West End.
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This West End is located in Allegheny County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of West End.
- Bedford County
- This West End is located in Bedford County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km] to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of West End.
- Dauphin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of West End [Dauphin County].
- Potter 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 West End [Potter County].
- 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 West End [Schuylkill County].
- Saskatchewan
- This West End lies 1,499 miles [2,412.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- Tennessee
- Bledsoe County
- This West End is located in Bledsoe County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bledsoe County community of West End.
- Cocke County
- This West End is located in Cocke County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km] to the north northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of West End.
- Texas
- Nueces County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of West End [Nueces County].
- Wharton 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 Texas community of West End [Wharton County].
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of West End [Fairfax County].
- Gloucester County
- This West End is located in Gloucester County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of West End.
- 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 West End [Henrico County].
- Roanoke City
- This West End is located in Roanoke City and lies 495 miles [796.6 km] to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of West End.
- Rockbridge 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 West End [Rockbridge County].
- Staunton City
- This West End is located in Staunton City and lies 572 miles [920.5 km] to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Staunton City community of West End.
- West Virginia
- Marion County
- This West End is located in Marion County and lies 600 miles [965.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of West End.
- Mingo County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of West End [Mingo County].
- Preston County
- This West End is located in Preston County and lies 608 miles [978.5 km] to the northeast of the West End that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of West End.
Curious and Interesting Names Near West End ...
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.
- Cloverdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Montgomery County
- Cloverland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverland
- Cloverland is located in Montgomery County
- English Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
- English Village is located in Montgomery County
- Gay Meadows
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gay Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gay Meadows
- Gay Meadows is located in Montgomery County
- Grove Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill
- Grove Hill is located in Montgomery County
- Grovewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Hillcrest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Hunter
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest) - King Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Lakeview Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
- Lakeview Heights is located in Montgomery County
- Lee Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Lees Ferry
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Ferry
- Lees Ferry is located in Montgomery County
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- Lynndale
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Maxwell Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxwell Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxwell Heights
- Maxwell Heights is located in Montgomery County
- Memorial Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memorial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memorial Heights
- Memorial Heights is located in Montgomery County
- Stone's
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Wildwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Lynndale
How Far From West End 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 West End to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in West End and extending to:
- Montgomery, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the East Northeast.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies just to the east northeast (ENE).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 689 miles [1,108.8 km]<2> to the northeast (NE). If you could drive a straight line from West End to White House, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 40 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 27 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,587 miles [10,600.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,290 miles [11,732.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,168 miles [8,317.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West End. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Montgomery County: www.mc-ala.org/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 West End 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. |
| <2> | 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- West End) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West End. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.3543, Longitude: -86.3425 In this case, the coordinates for West End have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 West End, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 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. |
| <6> | 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 West End to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.326 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.722 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.359 degrees. |