Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Ross, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ross and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Ross
- 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 Ross:
- 38.656781, -75.621039
- 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 Ross
- 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 Ross is near Dorchester County and also Caroline County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Dorchester County
- eBird sighting report for Caroline 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 Ross ...
We found 38 communities that share the name Ross.
Within Delaware, the name Ross is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 36 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Marin County
- This Ross is located in Marin County and lies 2,515 miles [4,047.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marin County community of Ross.
- Sonoma County
- This Ross is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,522 miles [4,058.8 km] to the west northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Ross.
- Georgia
- Crisp 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 Georgia community of Ross [Crisp County].
- Madison County
- This Ross is located in Madison County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Ross.
- Wayne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Ross [Wayne County].
- Indiana
- Lake County
- This Ross is located in Lake County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Ross.
- Vigo 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 Indiana community of Ross [Vigo County].
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Cherokee 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 Kansas community of Ross [Cherokee County].
- Leavenworth County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Ross [Leavenworth County].
- Miami County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Ross [Miami County].
- Kentucky
- Campbell County
- This Ross is located in Campbell County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<2> to the west of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Ross.
- Carter County
- This Ross is located in Carter County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km] to the west of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Ross.
- Manitoba
- This Ross lies 1,276 miles [2,053.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- Michigan
- Kent County
- This Ross is located in Kent County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Ross.
- Marquette 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 Michigan community of Ross [Marquette County].
- Minnesota
- Kittson 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 Minnesota community of Ross [Kittson County].
- Polk County
- This Ross is located in Polk County and lies 1,229 miles [1,977.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Ross.
- Roseau County
- This Ross is located in Roseau County and lies 1,228 miles [1,976.3 km] to the northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roseau County community of Ross.
- Waseca County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Ross [Waseca County].
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Brunswick
- This Ross lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- North Dakota
- Foster 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 North Dakota community of Ross [Foster County].
- Mountrail County
- This Ross is located in Mountrail County and lies 1,493 miles [2,402.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mountrail County community of Ross.
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania community of Ross [Allegheny County].
- Lycoming County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Ross [Lycoming County].
- Texas
- Brazoria County
- This Ross is located in Brazoria County and lies 1,310 miles [2,108.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Ross.
- McLennan County
- This Ross is located in McLennan County and lies 1,299 miles [2,090.5 km] to the west southwest of the Ross that is located in Sussex County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLennan County community of Ross.
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Curious and Interesting Names Near Ross ...
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.
- Blades
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Briar Hook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briar Hook
- Briar Hook is located in Sussex County
- Cannon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Cherrytree Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrytree Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrytree Landing
- Cherrytree Landing is located in Sussex County
- Craigs Mill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craigs Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs Mill
- Craigs Mill is located in Sussex County
- Douglas Forge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglas Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglas Forge
- Douglas Forge is located in Sussex County
- Heritage Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Village
- Heritage Village is located in Sussex County
- Hill N Dale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill N Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill N Dale
- Hill N Dale is located in Sussex County
- Lake Shores
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shores
- Lake Shores is located in Sussex County
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- Lightfoots Furnace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lightfoots Furnace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lightfoots Furnace
- Lightfoots Furnace is located in Sussex County
- Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Richard Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richard Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richard Heights
- Richard Heights is located in Sussex County
- Ruth Harbor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruth Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruth Harbor
- Ruth Harbor is located in Sussex County
- Snug Harbor
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Harbor
- Snug Harbor is located in Sussex County
- Woodland Station
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Station
- Woodland Station is located in Sussex County
- Lightfoots Furnace
How Far From Ross 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 Ross to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Ross and extending to:
- Georgetown, which is the Seat of Sussex County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Ross to Georgetown, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north (N). 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 most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 77 miles [123.9 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,847 miles [9,409.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,548 miles [10,538 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,426 miles [7,123 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ross. 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Ross 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ross) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ross. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6568, Longitude: -75.6210 In this case, the coordinates for Ross have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Ross, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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> | 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 Ross 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 307.077 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.479 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.22 degrees. |