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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Willowbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook:
    • 41.301887, -111.959386
    • 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 Willowbrook
  • 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 Willowbrook ...

We found eighteen communities that share the name Willowbrook.

Within Utah, the name Willowbrook is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eighteen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Autauga County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Autauga County and lies 1,527 miles [2,457.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Autauga County community of Willowbrook.
      • Madison County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Madison County and lies 1,451 miles [2,335.2 km] to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Willowbrook.
    • British Columbia
      • 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 British Columbia community of Willowbrook.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Los Angeles County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Willowbrook.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Jefferson County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Willowbrook.
    • Illinois
      • DuPage County
      • This Willowbrook is located in DuPage County and lies 1,237 miles [1,990.8 km]<1> to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DuPage County community of Willowbrook.
      • Kendall 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 Willowbrook [Kendall County].
      • Will County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Will County and lies 1,261 miles [2,029.4 km] to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Willowbrook.
    • Kansas
      • Reno County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Reno County and lies 773 miles [1,244 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Reno County community of Willowbrook.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 1,860 miles [2,993.4 km]<1> to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Willowbrook.
      • Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Willowbrook [Montgomery County].
    • New York
      • Richmond County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Richmond County and lies 1,957 miles [3,149.5 km]<1> to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Willowbrook.
    • Ohio
      • Coshocton County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Willowbrook [Coshocton County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Delaware 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 Willowbrook [Delaware County].
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Willowbrook lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
    • South Carolina
      • Berkeley County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Berkeley County and lies 1,838 miles [2,958 km]<1> to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Willowbrook.
    • Virginia
      • Louisa County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Louisa County and lies 1,821 miles [2,930.6 km]<1> to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Louisa County community of Willowbrook.
      • Suffolk City
      • This Willowbrook is located in Suffolk City and lies 1,910 miles [3,073.8 km] to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in Weber County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Willowbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Willowbrook ...

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.

  • Cherrywood
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Weber County
  • Cinnamon Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Park
    • Cinnamon Park is located in Weber County
  • Cottonwood Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Heights
    • Cottonwood Heights is located in Weber County
  • Esquire
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esquire have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esquire
    • Esquire is located in Weber County
  • Green Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Weber County
  • Greenfield
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
    • Greenfield is located in Weber County
  • Heritage Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Grove
    • Heritage Grove is located in Weber County
  • Hill Top
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
    • Hill Top is located in Weber County
  • Hunting Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Creek
    • Hunting Creek is located in Weber County
  • Indian Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Weber County
  • Irene
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irene have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irene
    • Irene is located in Weber County
  • Jillville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jillville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jillville
    • Jillville is located in Weber County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Jumpoff Canyon
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jumpoff Canyon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumpoff Canyon
      • Jumpoff Canyon is located in Weber County
    • King Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Place
      • King Place is located in Weber County
    • Lakeview Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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 Weber County
    • Lynn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
      • Lynn is located in Weber County
      • Former names for Lynn:
      • Bingham Fort
      • Five Points
      • Fort Bingham
      • Lynne
    • Majestic Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Heights
      • Majestic Heights is located in Weber County
    • Meadowlark Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark Meadows
      • Meadowlark Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Misty Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
      • Misty Meadows is located in Weber County
    • Mountain Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Crest
      • Mountain Crest is located in Weber County
    • Mountain Shadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Shadows
      • Mountain Shadows is located in Weber County
    • Mystic Mountain
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Mountain
      • Mystic Mountain is located in Weber County
    • Packer Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Packer Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packer Place
      • Packer Place is located in Weber County
    • Paradise Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Hills
      • Paradise Hills is located in Weber County
    • Pleasant View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Weber County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,808 people
    • Scottish Highlands
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottish Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottish Highlands
      • Scottish Highlands is located in Weber County
    • Stone Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Creek
      • Stone Creek is located in Weber County
    • Sunny Slope
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Slope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Slope
      • Sunny Slope is located in Weber County
    • Willowcreek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowcreek
      • Willowcreek is located in Weber County

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

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

  • Ogden, which is the Seat of Weber County, lies just to the South.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Willowbrook to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,839 miles [2,959.6 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,967 miles [11,212.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,736 miles [12,449.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,719 miles [9,203.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Willowbrook. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Weber County: www.co.weber.ut.us/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Willowbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Willowbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.3019, Longitude: -111.9594       In this case, the coordinates for Willowbrook have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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 Willowbrook 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>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 Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook 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 332.028 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.654 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.767 degrees.









 

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