Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Thompson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Thompson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Thompson
- 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 Thompson:
- 39.729278, -75.756602
- 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 Thompson
- 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 Thompson 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
Communities Also Named Thompson ...
We found 48 communities that share the name Thompson.
Within Delaware, the name Thompson is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 46 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- This Thompson is located in Crittenden County and lies 862 miles [1,387.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crittenden County community of Thompson.
- Madison County
- This Thompson is located in Madison County and lies 1,024 miles [1,648 km] to the west of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Thompson.
- British Columbia
- California
- Los Angeles County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Thompson [Los Angeles County].
- Napa County
- This Thompson is located in Napa County and lies 2,470 miles [3,975.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Napa County community of Thompson.
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Citrus County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Thompson [Citrus County].
- Lee 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 Florida community of Thompson [Lee County].
- Monroe County
- This Thompson is located in Monroe County and lies 1,050 miles [1,689.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Thompson.
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Clark County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Thompson [Clark County].
- Fayette 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 Kentucky community of Thompson [Fayette County].
- Union 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 Kentucky community of Thompson [Union County].
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- This Thompson lies 1,496 miles [2,407.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Kalkaska County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Thompson [Kalkaska County].
- Ogemaw 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 Michigan community of Thompson [Ogemaw County].
- Schoolcraft County
- This Thompson is located in Schoolcraft County and lies 683 miles [1,099.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schoolcraft County community of Thompson.
- Mississippi
- Amite County
- This Thompson is located in Amite County and lies 1,018 miles [1,638.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amite County community of Thompson.
- Attala County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Thompson [Attala County].
- Hinds County
- This Thompson is located in Hinds County and lies 962 miles [1,548.2 km] to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Thompson.
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Thompson [Allegheny County].
- Beaver County
- This Thompson is located in Beaver County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Thompson.
- Forest 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 Thompson [Forest County].
- Susquehanna County
- This Thompson is located in Susquehanna County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the north of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Thompson.
- Warren 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 Thompson [Warren County].
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Collin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Thompson [Collin County].
- Harris 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 Texas community of Thompson [Harris County].
- Hidalgo County
- This Thompson is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,596 miles [2,568.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Thompson that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of Thompson.
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Thompson ...
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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in New Castle County
- Cherry Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner Ketch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner Ketch
- Corner Ketch is located in New Castle County
- Cornish Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornish Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornish Hills
- Cornish Hills 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.<4> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deacons Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 south) - Foxfire
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Glen Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Good Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
- Greenridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenridge
- Greenridge is located in Cecil County (MD)
- 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.<4> 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) - Hillstream
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillstream have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hills
- Hunting Hills is located in New Castle County
- Little Baltimore
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Baltimore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Baltimore
- Little Baltimore is located in New Castle County
- Meadowbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in New Castle County
- Mechanicsville
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 east) - Mermaid Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 east) - Roseville Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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.<4> 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stirrup Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Top of the Wedge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
- Windy Hills is located in New Castle County
- Grand Meadows
How Far From Thompson 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 Thompson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Thompson and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Thompson to Wilmington, 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 41 miles [66 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 about three full 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<6> 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).<7>
- 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).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,391 miles [7,066.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Thompson. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Thompson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Thompson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7293, Longitude: -75.7566 In this case, the coordinates for Thompson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Thompson 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. |
| <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 Thompson, 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 Thompson 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 307.073 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.641 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.841 degrees. |