Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in High Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to High Point and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for High Point
- 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 High Point:
- 39.770947, -75.507976
- 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 High Point
- 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 High Point is near Salem County and also Delaware County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Salem County
- eBird sighting report for Delaware 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 High Point ...
We found 38 communities that share the name High Point.
Within Delaware, the name High Point is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- DeKalb County
- This High Point is located in DeKalb County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of High Point.
- Jefferson County
- This High Point is located in Jefferson County and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of High Point.
- Marshall County
- This High Point is located in Marshall County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of High Point.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 803 miles [1,292.3 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of High Point.
- Arkansas
- Garland County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of High Point [Garland County].
- Florida
- Hernando County
- This High Point is located in Hernando County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hernando County community of High Point.
- Palm Beach County
- This High Point is located in Palm Beach County and lies 956 miles [1,538.5 km] to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of High Point.
- Pinellas County
- This High Point is located in Pinellas County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km] to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pinellas County community of High Point.
- Georgia
- Camden County
- This High Point is located in Camden County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of High Point.
- Carroll County
- This High Point is located in Carroll County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km] to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of High Point.
- Douglas County
- This High Point is located in Douglas County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km] to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of High Point.
- Newton County
- This High Point is located in Newton County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km] to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of High Point.
- Walker County
- This High Point is located in Walker County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of High Point.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of High Point [Cook County].
- Kane County
- This High Point is located in Kane County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of High Point.
- Iowa
- Decatur County
- This High Point is located in Decatur County and lies 953 miles [1,533.7 km]<1> to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of High Point.
- Kentucky
- McCracken County
- This High Point is located in McCracken County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<1> to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCracken County community of High Point.
- Louisiana
- La Salle Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of High Point [La Salle Parish].
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This High Point is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of High Point.
- Baltimore County
- This High Point is located in Baltimore County and lies 61 miles [98.2 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of High Point.
- Garrett County
- This High Point is located in Garrett County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km] to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garrett County community of High Point.
- Harford County
- This High Point is located in Harford County and lies 50 miles [80.5 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of High Point.
- Montgomery County
- This High Point is located in Montgomery County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of High Point.
- Mississippi
- Tishomingo County
- This High Point is located in Tishomingo County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tishomingo County community of High Point.
- Missouri
- Moniteau County
- This High Point is located in Moniteau County and lies 917 miles [1,475.8 km]<1> to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moniteau County community of High Point.
- New Jersey
- Ocean County
- This High Point is located in Ocean County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km]<1> to the east of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of High Point.
- North Carolina
- Davidson County
- This High Point is located in Davidson County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of High Point.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This High Point is located in Anderson County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of High Point.
- Laurens County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of High Point [Laurens County].
- Tennessee
- Campbell County
- This High Point is located in Campbell County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of High Point.
- Cocke County
- This High Point is located in Cocke County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of High Point.
- Morgan County
- This High Point is located in Morgan County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of High Point.
- Roane County
- This High Point is located in Roane County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of High Point.
- Scott County
- This High Point is located in Scott County and lies 540 miles [869 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of High Point.
- Texas
- Hidalgo County
- This High Point is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,598 miles [2,571.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of High Point.
- Virginia
- Culpeper County
- This High Point is located in Culpeper County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Culpeper County community of High Point.
- Hopewell City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of High Point [Hopewell City].
- Washington
- King County
- This High Point is located in King County and lies 2,345 miles [3,773.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of High Point.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near High Point ...
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.
- Blue Ball
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Boulder Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Brook
- Boulder Brook is located in New Castle County
- Galewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Gordon Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Heights
- Gordon Heights is located in New Castle County
- Green Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in New Castle County
- Green Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
- Green Meadow is located in New Castle County
- Greenmount
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenmount have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
- Greenmount is located in New Castle County
- Gristmill Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gristmill Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gristmill Woods
- Gristmill Woods is located in New Castle County
- Grubbs Landing ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubbs Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Landing
- Grubbs Landing is located in New Castle County
- Gumwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Heatherbrooke
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherbrooke have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrooke
- Heatherbrooke is located in New Castle County
- Hillcrest
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Continue List (16 more) ...
- Hillendale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Hillendale is located in New Castle County
- Holly Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Holly Hills is located in New Castle County
- Holly Oak
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Liftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Log Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Lynnfield
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Pennyhill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Quarryville
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quarryville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quarryville
- Quarryville is located in New Castle County
- Rockwood Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Hills
- Rockwood Hills is located in New Castle County
- Rockwood Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Woods
- Rockwood Woods is located in New Castle County
- Rolling Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Park
- Rolling Park is located in New Castle County
- Silverside
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverside
- Silverside is located in New Castle County
- Stonehaven
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
- Stonehaven is located in New Castle County
- Twin Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Windy Bush
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Bush
- Windy Bush is located in New Castle County
- Woodside Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Hills
- Woodside Hills is located in New Castle County
- Hillendale
How Far From High Point 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 High Point to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in High Point and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from High Point to Dover, 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 just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 101 miles [162.5 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 three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,796 miles [9,327.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,501 miles [10,462.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,378 miles [7,045.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for High Point. 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/
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 drawn from Point A (ie- High Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in High Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7709, Longitude: -75.5080 In this case, the coordinates for High Point have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 High Point, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 High Point 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. |
| <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> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <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 High Point 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 306.923 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.477 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.717 degrees. |