Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Milford Crossroads:
  • 39.715667, -75.740768
  • 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 Milford Crossroads

• 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 Milford Crossroads is near Cecil County and also Chester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Cecil County
  • eBird sighting report for Chester 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 Milford Crossroads ...

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.

• Birch Pointe
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Pointe
  • Birch Pointe is located in New Castle County
• Chapel Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill is located in New Castle County
• Cherokee Woods
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Woods
  • Cherokee Woods is located in New Castle County
• Cherry Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
  • Cherry Hill is located in New Castle County
• College Park
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
  • College Park is located in New Castle County
• Corner Ketch
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner Ketch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner Ketch
  • Corner Ketch is located in New Castle County
• Covered Bridge Farms
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covered Bridge Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covered Bridge Farms
  • Covered Bridge Farms is located in New Castle County
• Deacons Walk
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deacons Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deacons Walk
  • Deacons Walk is located in New Castle County
• English Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • 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
• Foxfield
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfield
  • Foxfield is located in New Castle County
• Foxfire
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • 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
• Glen Farms
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Farms
  • Glen Farms is located in Cecil County (MD)
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  • Grand Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Meadows
    • Grand Meadows is located in Cecil County (MD)
  • Great Good Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Good Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Good Place
    • Great Good Place is located in New Castle County
  • Green Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Greenridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenridge
    • Greenridge is located in Cecil County (MD)
  • Harmony
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
    • Harmony is located in New Castle County
  • Harmony Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hills
    • Harmony Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Heritage
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Heritage Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Hillcrest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillcrest is located in Cecil County (MD)
  • Hillstream
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillstream have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillstream
    • Hillstream is located in New Castle County
  • Hunting Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hills
    • Hunting Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Meadowbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Mechanicsville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
    • Mechanicsville is located in New Castle County
  • Mermaid
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Pepper Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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 northeast)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Pinecrest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
    • Pinecrest is located in New Castle County
  • Plum Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Roseville Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville Park
    • Roseville Park is located in New Castle County
  • Skyline Crest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • 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 Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Stirrup Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Sycamore Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
    • Sycamore Gardens is located in New Castle County
  • Top of the Wedge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Top of the Wedge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Wedge
    • Top of the Wedge is located in New Castle County
  • Windy Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
    • Windy Hills is located in New Castle County

How Far From Milford Crossroads 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 Milford Crossroads to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Milford Crossroads to Wilmington, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
• Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 89 miles [143.2 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,808 miles [9,347.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,514 miles [10,483.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,390 miles [7,065 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Milford Crossroads. 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/