Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Timber Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Timber Ridge and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Timber Ridge
- 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 Timber Ridge:
- 39.662057, -75.629372
- 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 Timber Ridge
- 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 Timber Ridge is near Salem County and also Cecil County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Salem 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 Timber Ridge ...
We found 22 communities that share the name Timber Ridge.
Within Delaware, the name Timber Ridge is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Jefferson County and lies 752 miles [1,210.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Timber Ridge.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Timber Ridge.
- Georgia
- Troup County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Troup County and lies 699 miles [1,124.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Timber Ridge.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Cook County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Timber Ridge.
- DuPage 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 Illinois community of Timber Ridge [DuPage County].
- Henry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Henry County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km] to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Timber Ridge.
- McLean County
- This Timber Ridge is located in McLean County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km] to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Timber Ridge.
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This Timber Ridge is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 1,029 miles [1,656 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Timber Ridge.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Timber Ridge.
- Carroll County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Carroll County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km] to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Timber Ridge.
- Mississippi
- Harrison County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Harrison County and lies 1,003 miles [1,614.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Timber Ridge.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Timber Ridge.
- Pennsylvania
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 76 miles [122.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Horry County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Timber Ridge.
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km] to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- Tennessee
- Greene County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Greene County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Timber Ridge.
- Washington County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Washington County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Timber Ridge.
- Virginia
- Frederick County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Frederick County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km]<1> to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Timber Ridge.
- Goochland County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Goochland County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockbridge County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockbridge County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockingham County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockingham County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Timber Ridge.
- Wisconsin
- Kenosha County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Kenosha County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Timber Ridge.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Timber Ridge ...
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.
- Bear
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bear. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear
- Bear is located in New Castle County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bear <4>
- Carriage Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Run have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Run
- Carriage Run is located in New Castle County
- Christiana
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana
- Christiana is located in New Castle County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christiana <4>
- Christiana Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Landing
- Christiana Landing is located in New Castle County
- Christiana Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Village
- Christiana Village is located in New Castle County
- Coventry
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Dobbinsville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dobbinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobbinsville
- Dobbinsville is located in New Castle County
- Fairwinds
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Fox Chase Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chase Park
- Fox Chase Park is located in New Castle County
- Fox Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Hares Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hares Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hares Corner
- Hares Corner is located in New Castle County
- Ivy Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Continue List (9 more) ...
- Manor Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Park
- Manor Park is located in New Castle County
- Melanie
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Oak Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
- Oak Hollow is located in New Castle County
- Pigeon Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pigeon Run have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon Run
- Pigeon Run is located in New Castle County
- Pine Swamp Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Swamp Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Swamp Corner
- Pine Swamp Corner is located in New Castle County
- Pleasantville
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
- Pleasantville is located in New Castle County
- Raintree Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
- Raintree Village is located in New Castle County
- Rivers End
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers End have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers End
- Rivers End is located in New Castle County
- Woodshade
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodshade
- Woodshade is located in New Castle County
- Manor Park
How Far From Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Timber Ridge and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the Northeast.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Timber Ridge to Dover, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two 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 91 miles [146.5 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 most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,806 miles [9,343.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,511 miles [10,478.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,388 miles [7,061.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Timber Ridge. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Timber Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Timber Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6621, Longitude: -75.6294 In this case, the coordinates for Timber Ridge 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 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 Timber Ridge 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> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <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 Timber Ridge 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 307.003 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.552 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.814 degrees. |