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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • Weather ...
  • 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 West Meadow:
    • 39.705667, -75.732990
    • 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 West Meadow
  • 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 West Meadow ...

We found one communities that share the name West Meadow.

Within Delaware, the name West Meadow is unique.

Beyond Delaware, there is another community also named West Meadow in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Massachusetts
      • Plymouth County
      • This West Meadow is located in Plymouth County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the West Meadow that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of West Meadow.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West Meadow ...

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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner Ketch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner Ketch
    • Corner Ketch is located in New Castle County
  • Cottage Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Mill
    • Cottage Mill is located in New Castle County
  • Covered Bridge Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covered Bridge Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> 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 northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
    • English Village is located in New Castle County
  • Fox Chase Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Woods
    • Fox Woods is located in New Castle County
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    • 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfield
      • Foxfield is located in New Castle County
    • Foxfire
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxfire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfire
      • Foxfire is located in New Castle County
    • Glen Farms
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Farms
      • Glen Farms is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • 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.<2> 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
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Good Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> 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.<2> 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 east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in New Castle County
    • Harmony Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage
      • Heritage is located in New Castle County
    • Heritage Farms
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
      • Hillcrest is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hills
      • Hunting Hills is located in New Castle County
    • Marydale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marydale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marydale
      • Marydale is located in New Castle County
    • Meadowbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> 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.<2> 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid Run
      • Mermaid Run is located in New Castle County
    • Milltown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
      • Milltown 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.<2> 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.<2> 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.<2> 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
    • Pine Swamp Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Swamp Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    • 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.<2> 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.<2> 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 east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<2> 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
      • Windy Hills is located in New Castle County
    • Yorkshire
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in New Castle County

How Far From West Meadow 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 West Meadow to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in West Meadow and extending to:

  • Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from West Meadow 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 39 miles [62.8 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>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Meadow. 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- West Meadow) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West Meadow. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7057, Longitude: -75.7330       In this case, the coordinates for West Meadow have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 West Meadow to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.061 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.624 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.84 degrees.









 

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