Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Thompson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Thompson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Thompson
- 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 Thompson:
- 41.958709, -71.862572
- 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 Thompson
- 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 Windham County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Windham County
- Since Thompson is near Worcester County and also Providence County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Worcester County
- eBird sighting report for Providence 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 Thompson ...
We found 48 communities that share the name Thompson.
Within Connecticut, the name Thompson is unique.
Beyond Connecticut, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 46 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Bullock County
- This Thompson is located in Bullock County and lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bullock County community of Thompson.
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- This Thompson is located in Crittenden County and lies 1,105 miles [1,778.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crittenden County community of Thompson.
- Madison County
- This Thompson is located in Madison County and lies 1,252 miles [2,014.9 km] to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Thompson.
- British Columbia
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Thompson [Los Angeles County].
- Napa County
- This Thompson is located in Napa County and lies 2,636 miles [4,242.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Napa County community of Thompson.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Thompson is located in New Castle County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Thompson.
- Florida
- Citrus 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 Thompson [Citrus County].
- Lee 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 Thompson [Lee County].
- Monroe County
- This Thompson is located in Monroe County and lies 1,267 miles [2,039 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Thompson.
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Winnebago County
- This Thompson is located in Winnebago County and lies 1,113 miles [1,791.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Thompson.
- Kentucky
- Clark 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 Kentucky community of Thompson [Clark County].
- Fayette 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 Kentucky community of Thompson [Fayette County].
- Union 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 Kentucky community of Thompson [Union County].
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Somerset County
- This Thompson is located in Somerset County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Thompson.
- Manitoba
- This Thompson lies 1,501 miles [2,415.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- Maryland
- Dorchester County
- This Thompson is located in Dorchester County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Thompson.
- Michigan
- Kalkaska 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 Thompson [Kalkaska County].
- Ogemaw 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 Thompson [Ogemaw County].
- Schoolcraft County
- This Thompson is located in Schoolcraft County and lies 767 miles [1,234.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schoolcraft County community of Thompson.
- Mississippi
- Amite County
- This Thompson is located in Amite County and lies 1,271 miles [2,045.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amite County community of Thompson.
- Attala 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 Mississippi community of Thompson [Attala County].
- Hinds County
- This Thompson is located in Hinds County and lies 1,213 miles [1,952.1 km] to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Thompson.
- Missouri
- Audrain County
- This Thompson is located in Audrain County and lies 1,069 miles [1,720.4 km]<1> to the west of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Audrain County community of Thompson.
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Jefferson County
- This Thompson is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,324 miles [2,130.8 km]<1> to the west of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Thompson.
- Nevada
- New York
- Ontario County
- This Thompson is located in Ontario County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ontario County community of Thompson.
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Grand Forks County
- This Thompson is located in Grand Forks County and lies 1,292 miles [2,079.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grand Forks County community of Thompson.
- Ohio
- Geauga County
- This Thompson is located in Geauga County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the west of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Geauga County community of Thompson.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny 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 Thompson [Allegheny County].
- Beaver County
- This Thompson is located in Beaver County and lies 444 miles [714.5 km]<1> to the west of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Thompson.
- Forest 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 Thompson [Forest County].
- Susquehanna County
- This Thompson is located in Susquehanna County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the west of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Thompson.
- Warren 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 Thompson [Warren County].
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Collin 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 Texas community of Thompson [Collin County].
- Harris 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 Thompson [Harris County].
- Hidalgo County
- This Thompson is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,848 miles [2,974.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of Thompson.
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Washington County
- This Thompson is located in Washington County and lies 842 miles [1,355.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in Windham County.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Thompson
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Thompson.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Thompson ...
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.
- Chaseville
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaseville
- Chaseville lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the north of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaseville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Chaseville
- Clarkville
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkville
- Clarkville lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarkville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Clarkville
- Dayville
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayville
- Dayville lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the south of Thompson.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Dayville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayville<5>
- Elliotville ‑ Historic
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliotville
- Elliotville was located 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the south of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elliotville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Elmville
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
- Elmville lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the south of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Elmville
- Huntsville ‑ Historic
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
- Huntsville was located 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the east of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Lakeview Heights
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
- Lakeview Heights lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the north of Thompson.
- 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 Google Maps centered on Lakeview Heights
- Loveland
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveland
- Loveland lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the north of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Loveland
- Mechanicsville
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
- Mechanicsville lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the southwest of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Mechanicsville
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- Pomfret
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomfret
- Pomfret lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Thompson.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Pomfret
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomfret<5>
- Pomfret Landing
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomfret Landing
- Pomfret Landing lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the southwest of Thompson.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Pomfret Landing
- Rogers
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
- Rogers lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the south of Thompson.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Rogers
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogers<5>
- Roseland Park
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland Park
- Roseland Park lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the west of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Roseland Park
- Round Top
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Top
- Round Top lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the east of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Top have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Round Top
- Sunnyside
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
- Sunnyside lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the north of Thompson.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Sunnyside
- Pomfret
How Far From Thompson 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 Thompson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Thompson and extending to:
- Hartford, which is the State Capital of Connecticut, lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Thompson to Hartford, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 344 miles [553.6 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,553 miles [8,936.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,260 miles [10,074.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,136 miles [6,656.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Thompson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Thompson) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Thompson. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from ThompsonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Thompson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9587, Longitude: -71.8626 In this case, the coordinates for Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Thompson to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 304.514 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 300.11 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 301.133 degrees. |