Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Iron Gates:
  • 39.786223, -75.682988
  • 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 Iron Gates

• 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 Iron Gates is near Chester County and also Delaware County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Chester 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 Iron Gates ...

We found one communities that share the name Iron Gates.

Within Delaware, the name Iron Gates is unique.

Beyond Delaware, there is another community also named Iron Gates in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Missouri
    • Jasper County
    • This Iron Gates is located in Jasper County and lies 1,035 miles [1,665.7 km]<1> to the west of the Iron Gates that is located in New Castle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Iron Gates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Iron Gates ...

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 south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackenville
  • Brackenville is located in New Castle County
• Brackenville Woods
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackenville Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackenville Woods
  • Brackenville Woods is located in New Castle County
• Charter Oaks
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charter Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oaks
  • Charter Oaks is located in New Castle County
• Cornish Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornish Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cricket Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cricket Hill
  • Cricket Hill is located in New Castle County
• Fox Meadow
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Meadow
  • Fox Meadow is located in New Castle County
• Heather Valley
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Valley
  • Heather Valley is located in New Castle County
• Hickory Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horseshoe Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horseshoe Hill
  • Horseshoe Hill is located in New Castle County
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  • Loveville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manley
    • Manley is located in New Castle County
  • Meeting House Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
  • Mockingbird Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hills
    • Mockingbird Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Quail Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
    • Rolling Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Skyline Orchard
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Orchard
    • Skyline Orchard is located in New Castle County
  • Snug Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Hill
    • Snug Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Tree Top Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Top Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vintage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in New Castle County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Iron Gates 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 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Iron Gates 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 most of two days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 94 miles [151.3 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 5,803 miles [9,339 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,508 miles [10,473.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,385 miles [7,057 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Iron Gates. 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/