Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Heather Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Heather Valley and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Heather Valley

• 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 Heather Valley:
  • 39.761223, -75.679654
  • 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 Heather Valley

• 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 New Castle County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for New Castle County
  • Since Heather Valley is near Chester County and also Cecil County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Chester County
  • eBird sighting report for Cecil 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Heather Valley ...

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.

• Brackenville
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackenville
  • Brackenville is located in New Castle County
• Brackenville Woods
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackenville Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackenville Woods
  • Brackenville Woods is located in New Castle County
• Cedars
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars
  • Cedars is located in New Castle County
• Cedars Knoll
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars Knoll
  • Cedars Knoll is located in New Castle County
• Charter Oaks
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charter Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oaks
  • Charter Oaks is located in New Castle County
• Coffee Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coffee Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffee Run
  • Coffee Run is located in New Castle County
• Cornish Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornish Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornish Hills
  • Cornish Hills is located in New Castle County
• Cricket Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cricket Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cricket Hill
  • Cricket Hill is located in New Castle County
• English Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
  • English Village is located in New Castle County
• Foxfire
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxfire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfire
  • Foxfire is located in New Castle County
• Greenbank
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbank have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbank
  • Greenbank is located in New Castle County
• Heritage
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage
  • Heritage is located in New Castle County
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  • Heritage Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Farms
    • Heritage Farms is located in New Castle County
  • Hickory Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
    • Hickory Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Hickory Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
    • Hickory Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Highland Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
    • Highland Meadows is located in New Castle County
  • Holly Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Knoll
    • Holly Knoll is located in New Castle County
  • Horseshoe Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horseshoe Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horseshoe Hill
    • Horseshoe Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Iron Gates
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gates
    • Iron Gates is located in New Castle County
  • Limestone Gap
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Gap
    • Limestone Gap is located in New Castle County
  • Limestone Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Hills
    • Limestone Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Loveville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveville
    • Loveville is located in New Castle County
  • Manley
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manley
    • Manley is located in New Castle County
  • Maplecrest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplecrest
    • Maplecrest is located in New Castle County
  • Meadowbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in New Castle County
  • Meeting House Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Hill
    • Meeting House Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Meeting House Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Meadows
    • Meeting House Meadows is located in New Castle County
  • Mermaid
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid
    • Mermaid is located in New Castle County
  • Mermaid Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid Run
    • Mermaid Run is located in New Castle County
  • Milltown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
    • Milltown is located in New Castle County
  • Mockingbird Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hill
    • Mockingbird Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Mockingbird Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hills
    • Mockingbird Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Mount Cuba
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Cuba
    • Mount Cuba is located in New Castle County
  • Pepper Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Ridge
    • Pepper Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Pike Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Creek
    • Pike Creek is located in New Castle County
  • Pike Creek Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Creek Valley
    • Pike Creek Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Plum Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Run
    • Plum Run is located in New Castle County
  • Quail Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Quaker Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Hill
    • Quaker Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Rolling Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
    • Rolling Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Skyline Crest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Crest
    • Skyline Crest is located in New Castle County
  • Skyline Orchard
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Orchard
    • Skyline Orchard is located in New Castle County
  • Skyline Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Ridge
    • Skyline Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Snug Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Hill
    • Snug Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Spring Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
    • Spring Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Stirrup Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stirrup Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrup Farms
    • Stirrup Farms is located in New Castle County
  • Tree Top Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Top Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Top Valley
    • Tree Top Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Vintage Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vintage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vintage Village
    • Vintage Village is located in New Castle County
  • Walnut Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Winterbury
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterbury
    • Winterbury is located in New Castle County

How Far From Heather Valley to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Heather Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Heather Valley and extending to:

• Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the East Southeast.
• Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Heather Valley to Dover, with an average speed<3> 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 just about two full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 93 miles [149.7 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,804 miles [9,340.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,509 miles [10,475.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,386 miles [7,058.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for New Castle County: www.co.new-castle.de.us/

The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.gov/