Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bay Colony, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bay Colony and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Bay Colony
- 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 Bay Colony:
- 38.586224, -75.144073
- 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 Bay Colony
- 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 Sussex County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Sussex County
- Since Bay Colony is near Worcester County and also Wicomico County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Worcester County
- eBird sighting report for Wicomico 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 Bay Colony ...
We found four communities that share the name Bay Colony.
Within Delaware, the name Bay Colony is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Bay Colony [Cook County].
- Maryland
- Worcester County
- This Bay Colony is located in Worcester County and lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the south of the Bay Colony that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Bay Colony.
- New York
- Nassau County
- This Bay Colony is located in Nassau County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bay Colony that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nassau County community of Bay Colony.
- Virginia
- Virginia Beach City
- This Bay Colony is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 126 miles [202.8 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Bay Colony that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Bay Colony.
- Illinois
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bay Colony ...
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.
- Bullseye
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Cedar Shores
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Shores
- Cedar Shores is located in Sussex County
- Clarksville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
- Clarksville is located in Sussex County
- Club House Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Club House Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Club House Landing
- Club House Landing is located in Sussex County
- Greens Landing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greens Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens Landing
- Greens Landing is located in Sussex County
- Gull Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gull Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gull Point
- Gull Point is located in Sussex County
- Gulls Nest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gulls Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulls Nest
- Gulls Nest is located in Sussex County
- Helms Landing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helms Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helms Landing
- Helms Landing is located in Sussex County
- Herring Landing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herring Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herring Landing
- Herring Landing is located in Sussex County
- Holiday Pines
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Pines
- Holiday Pines is located in Sussex County
- Holly Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Forest
- Holly Forest is located in Sussex County
- Holly Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Ridge
- Holly Ridge is located in Sussex County
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- Indiantown Farms
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indiantown Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indiantown Farms
- Indiantown Farms is located in Sussex County
- Irons Lane Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irons Lane Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irons Lane Landing
- Irons Lane Landing is located in Sussex County
- Israel Haul
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Israel Haul have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Israel Haul
- Israel Haul is located in Sussex County
- Land of Pleasant Living
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Land of Pleasant Living have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Land of Pleasant Living
- Land of Pleasant Living is located in Sussex County
- Lingo Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lingo Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lingo Landing
- Lingo Landing is located in Sussex County
- Long Neck
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Neck have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Neck
- Long Neck is located in Sussex County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Long Neck <4>
- Ocean View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean View
- Ocean View is located in Sussex County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,245 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ocean View <4>
- Piney Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
- Piney Point is located in Sussex County
- River Breeze
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Breeze have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Breeze
- River Breeze is located in Sussex County
- Rogers Haven
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Haven
- Rogers Haven is located in Sussex County
- Sandy Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Landing
- Sandy Landing is located in Sussex County
- Sheep Pen Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheep Pen Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheep Pen Landing
- Sheep Pen Landing is located in Sussex County
- Tower Shores
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tower Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tower Shores
- Tower Shores is located in Sussex County
- Trinity
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Indiantown Farms
How Far From Bay Colony 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 Bay Colony to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bay Colony and extending to:
- Georgetown, which is the Seat of Sussex County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Bay Colony to Georgetown, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 104 miles [167.4 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 4 days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,829 miles [9,380.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,528 miles [10,505.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,407 miles [7,092.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bay Colony. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Sussex County: www.sussexcounty.net/
The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.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 Bay Colony 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Bay Colony) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bay Colony. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5862, Longitude: -75.1441 In this case, the coordinates for Bay Colony have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Bay Colony 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 306.806 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.16 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.053 degrees. |