Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Twin Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Twin Oaks and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Twin Oaks
- 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 Twin Oaks:
- 39.784835, -75.535756
- 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 Twin Oaks
- 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 Twin Oaks is near Delaware County and also Salem County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Delaware County
- eBird sighting report for Salem 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 Twin Oaks ...
We found 32 communities that share the name Twin Oaks.
Within Delaware, the name Twin Oaks is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Clay County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Clay County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km]<1> to the west of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Twin Oaks.
- Greene County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Greene County and lies 850 miles [1,367.9 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Twin Oaks.
- Saline County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Saline County and lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Twin Oaks.
- California
- Kern County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Kern County and lies 2,344 miles [3,772.3 km]<1> to the west of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kern County community of Twin Oaks.
- San Diego County
- This Twin Oaks is located in San Diego County and lies 2,333 miles [3,754.6 km] to the west of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Twin Oaks.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Newton County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Newton County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Twin Oaks.
- Richmond County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Richmond County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km] to the southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Twin Oaks.
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Twin Oaks [Cook County].
- Will 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 Illinois community of Twin Oaks [Will County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Twin Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,076 miles [1,731.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Twin Oaks.
- Morehouse Parish
- This Twin Oaks is located in Morehouse Parish and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morehouse Parish community of Twin Oaks.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 71 miles [114.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Twin Oaks.
- Howard County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Howard County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Twin Oaks.
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Alleghany County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Alleghany County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alleghany County community of Twin Oaks.
- Davidson County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Davidson County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Twin Oaks.
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks 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 Twin Oaks [Bucks County].
- Delaware County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Delaware County and lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Twin Oaks.
- Venango County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Venango County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km] to the west northwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Venango County community of Twin Oaks.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Bradley County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Twin Oaks.
- Greene County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Greene County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Twin Oaks.
- Roane County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Roane County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Twin Oaks.
- Sullivan County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Sullivan County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Twin Oaks.
- Virginia
- Hanover County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Hanover County and lies 177 miles [284.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Twin Oaks.
- Prince William County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Prince William County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km] to the west southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Twin Oaks.
- Stafford County
- This Twin Oaks is located in Stafford County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km] to the southwest of the Twin Oaks that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Twin Oaks.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Twin Oaks ...
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.
- Blue Ball
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Boulder Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Brook
- Boulder Brook is located in New Castle County
- Brandywood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywood
- Brandywood is located in New Castle County
- Edenridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Galewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Gordon Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Heights
- Gordon Heights is located in New Castle County
- Green Acres
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in New Castle County
- Green Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
- Green Meadow is located in New Castle County
- Gristmill Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gristmill Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gristmill Woods
- Gristmill Woods is located in New Castle County
- Gumwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Heatherbrooke
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherbrooke have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrooke
- Heatherbrooke is located in New Castle County
- Henry Clay
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry Clay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry Clay
- Henry Clay is located in New Castle County
- Continue List (18 more) ...
- High Point
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in New Castle County
- Hillcrest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Hillendale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Hillendale is located in New Castle County
- Holiday Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
- Holiday Hills is located in New Castle County
- Holly Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Holly Hills is located in New Castle County
- Liftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Log Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Longwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Lynnfield
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Pennyhill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Quarryville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quarryville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quarryville
- Quarryville is located in New Castle County
- Rockland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
- Rockland is located in New Castle County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockland <4>
- Rockwood Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Hills
- Rockwood Hills is located in New Castle County
- Rockwood Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Woods
- Rockwood Woods is located in New Castle County
- Silverside
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverside
- Silverside is located in New Castle County
- Stonehaven
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
- Stonehaven is located in New Castle County
- Windy Bush
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Bush
- Windy Bush is located in New Castle County
- Woodside Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Hills
- Woodside Hills is located in New Castle County
- High Point
How Far From Twin Oaks 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 Twin Oaks to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Twin Oaks and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the South.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 43 miles [69.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Twin Oaks to Dover, with an average speed<5> 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 just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 100 miles [160.9 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 three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,797 miles [9,329.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,502 miles [10,464 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,379 miles [7,047.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Twin Oaks. 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Twin Oaks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Twin Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7848, Longitude: -75.5358 In this case, the coordinates for Twin Oaks 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Twin Oaks 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> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Twin Oaks 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 306.938 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.497 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.723 degrees. |