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

When in Westfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westfield 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 Westfield:
    • 32.812918, -83.711016
    • 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 Westfield
  • 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 Westfield ...

We found 41 communities that share the name Westfield.

There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Westfield.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 38 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Cobb County
      • This Westfield is located in Cobb County and lies 93 miles [149.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Westfield.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Westfield is located in Jefferson County and lies 192 miles [309 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Westfield.
      • Tallapoosa County
      • This Westfield is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km] to the west of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Westfield.
    • 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 Westfield [Los Angeles County].
      • Tulare County
      • This Westfield is located in Tulare County and lies 2,013 miles [3,239.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tulare County community of Westfield.
    • Connecticut
      • Middlesex County
      • This Westfield is located in Middlesex County and lies 855 miles [1,376 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Westfield.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Westfield is located in New Castle County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Westfield.
    • Illinois
      • Clark County
      • This Westfield is located in Clark County and lies 517 miles [832 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Westfield.
      • Cook County
      • This Westfield is located in Cook County and lies 680 miles [1,094.4 km] to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Westfield.
      • Will 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 Westfield [Will County].
    • Indiana
      • Hamilton County
      • This Westfield is located in Hamilton County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Westfield.
      • Saint Joseph County
      • This Westfield is located in Saint Joseph County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km] to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Joseph County community of Westfield.
    • Iowa
      • Plymouth County
      • This Westfield is located in Plymouth County and lies 980 miles [1,577.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Westfield.
      • Poweshiek County
      • This Westfield is located in Poweshiek County and lies 789 miles [1,269.8 km] to the northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Poweshiek County community of Westfield.
    • Kansas
      • Decatur 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 Kansas community of Westfield [Decatur County].
      • McPherson 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 Westfield [McPherson County].
      • Wyandotte 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 Westfield [Wyandotte County].
    • Louisiana
      • Assumption Parish
      • This Westfield is located in Assumption Parish and lies 476 miles [766 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Assumption Parish community of Westfield.
    • Maine
      • Aroostook County
      • This Westfield is located in Aroostook County and lies 1,262 miles [2,031 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Westfield.
    • Massachusetts
      • Hampden County
      • This Westfield is located in Hampden County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampden County community of Westfield.
    • Mississippi
      • Holmes County
      • This Westfield is located in Holmes County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the west of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Westfield.
    • Missouri
      • Dallas County
      • This Westfield is located in Dallas County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Westfield.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Westfield lies 1,269 miles [2,042.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
    • New Jersey
      • Union County
      • This Westfield is located in Union County and lies 748 miles [1,203.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Westfield.
    • New York
      • Chautauqua County
      • This Westfield is located in Chautauqua County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Westfield.
    • North Carolina
      • Surry County
      • This Westfield is located in Surry County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of Westfield.
    • North Dakota
      • Emmons County
      • This Westfield is located in Emmons County and lies 1,262 miles [2,031 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Emmons County community of Westfield.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Westfield lies 1,282 miles [2,063.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
    • Ohio
      • Columbiana 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 Ohio community of Westfield [Columbiana County].
      • Morrow County
      • This Westfield is located in Morrow County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km]<1> to the north of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Westfield.
    • Ontario
      • This Westfield lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<1> to the north of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Tioga County
      • This Westfield is located in Tioga County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Westfield.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Westfield is located in Harris County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Westfield.
      • Wharton 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 Westfield [Wharton County].
    • Vermont
      • Orleans County
      • This Westfield is located in Orleans County and lies 1,029 miles [1,656 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans County community of Westfield.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Westfield is located in Albemarle County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Westfield.
      • Bristol City
      • This Westfield is located in Bristol City and lies 275 miles [442.6 km] to the north northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Westfield.
      • Salem City
      • This Westfield is located in Salem City and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the north northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Westfield.
    • Washington
      • Douglas 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 Washington community of Westfield [Douglas County].
    • West Virginia
      • Lewis County
      • This Westfield is located in Lewis County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Westfield.
    • Wisconsin
      • Marquette County
      • This Westfield is located in Marquette County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Bibb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marquette County community of Westfield.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Westfield ...

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.

  • Christian Rest
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christian Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christian Rest
    • Christian Rest is located in Bibb County
  • Coal Neck Settlement ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Neck Settlement have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Neck Settlement
    • Coal Neck Settlement is located in Bibb County
  • Glenhaven
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenhaven
    • Glenhaven is located in Bibb County
  • Green Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Bibb County
  • Groveland Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Groveland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groveland Park
    • Groveland Park is located in Bibb County
  • Hillview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
    • Hillview is located in Bibb County
  • Log Cabin Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Heights
    • Log Cabin Heights is located in Bibb County
  • Lumberhill
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lumberhill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lumberhill
    • Lumberhill is located in Bibb County
  • Meadowbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Bibb County
  • Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadows
    • Meadows is located in Bibb County
  • Silver Pines
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Pines
    • Silver Pines is located in Bibb County
  • Unionville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
    • Unionville is located in Bibb County
  • Vineville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineville
    • Vineville is located in Bibb County

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

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

  • Macon, which is the Seat of Bibb County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 75 miles [120.7 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Westfield to Atlanta, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 561 miles [902.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,453 miles [10,385.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,150 miles [11,506.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,030 miles [8,095 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westfield. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Bibb County: www.co.bibb.ga.us/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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- Westfield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8129, Longitude: -83.7110       In this case, the coordinates for Westfield 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 Westfield 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 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.
<5>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 Westfield to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.819 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.045 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.251 degrees.









 

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