Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Brookfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brookfield and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Brookfield
- 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 Brookfield:
- 41.824569, -87.846912
- 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 Brookfield
- 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 Cook County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- Since Brookfield is near DuPage County and also Will County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for DuPage County
- eBird sighting report for Will 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 Brookfield ...
We found 38 communities that share the name Brookfield.
Within Illinois, the name Brookfield is unique.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 33 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Baca County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Brookfield [Baca County].
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- This Brookfield is located in Fairfield County and lies 744 miles [1,197.4 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Brookfield.
- Delaware
- Kent County
- This Brookfield is located in Kent County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Brookfield.
- Georgia
- Tift County
- This Brookfield is located in Tift County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tift County community of Brookfield.
- Indiana
- Shelby County
- This Brookfield is located in Shelby County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Brookfield.
- Manitoba
- This Brookfield lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Brookfield is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Brookfield.
- Baltimore County
- This Brookfield is located in Baltimore County and lies 610 miles [981.7 km] to the east southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Brookfield.
- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- This Brookfield is located in Worcester County and lies 806 miles [1,297.1 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Brookfield.
- Michigan
- Eaton County
- This Brookfield is located in Eaton County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eaton County community of Brookfield.
- Manistee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Brookfield [Manistee County].
- Missouri
- Linn County
- This Brookfield is located in Linn County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Brookfield.
- Nebraska
- Platte County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Platte County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Platte County community of Brookfield.
- New Hampshire
- Carroll County
- This Brookfield is located in Carroll County and lies 858 miles [1,380.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Brookfield.
- New Jersey
- Camden County
- This Brookfield is located in Camden County and lies 682 miles [1,097.6 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Brookfield.
- New York
- Madison County
- This Brookfield is located in Madison County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Brookfield.
- Oneida County
- This Brookfield is located in Oneida County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km] to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Brookfield.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Brookfield lies 1,717 miles [2,763.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Brookfield is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Brookfield.
- New Hanover County
- This Brookfield is located in New Hanover County and lies 750 miles [1,207 km] to the southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Brookfield.
- Nova Scotia
- This Brookfield lies 1,247 miles [2,006.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Hamilton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brookfield.
- Trumbull County
- This Brookfield is located in Trumbull County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of Brookfield.
- Tuscarawas County
- This community is historic and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Brookfield.
- Ontario
- This Brookfield lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Brookfield [Allegheny County].
- Chester County
- This Brookfield is located in Chester County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Brookfield.
- Tioga County
- This Brookfield is located in Tioga County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km] to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Brookfield.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Brookfield lies 1,251 miles [2,013.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Rhode Island community of Brookfield [Providence County].
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Brookfield is located in Hamilton County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brookfield.
- Shelby County
- This Brookfield is located in Shelby County and lies 476 miles [766 km] to the south southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Brookfield.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Brookfield is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,254 miles [2,018.1 km]<2> to the west of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Brookfield.
- Vermont
- Orange County
- This Brookfield is located in Orange County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Brookfield.
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- This Brookfield is located in Fairfax County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Brookfield.
- Stafford County
- This Brookfield is located in Stafford County and lies 600 miles [965.6 km] to the east southeast of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Brookfield.
- Washington
- Wahkiakum County
- This Brookfield is located in Wahkiakum County and lies 1,783 miles [2,869.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wahkiakum County community of Brookfield.
- Wisconsin
- Waukesha County
- This Brookfield is located in Waukesha County and lies 86 miles [138.4 km]<2> to the north of the Brookfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Brookfield.
- Colorado
Curious and Interesting Names Near Brookfield ...
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.
- Clearing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Clyde
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Countryside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
- Countryside is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,862 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Countryside <5>
- Forest Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,534 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Park <5>
- Forest View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View
- Forest View is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 659 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest View <5>
- Fullersburg
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fullersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fullersburg
- Fullersburg is located in DuPage County
- Gary
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Glenn
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Hillside
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
- Hillside is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,785 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillside <5>
- Indian Head Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head Park
- Indian Head Park is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,680 people
- Lyons
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyons have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
- Lyons is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,247 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lyons <5>
- Maywood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maywood
- Maywood is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,868 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maywood <5>
- McCook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCook
- McCook is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCook <5>
How Far From Brookfield 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 village such as Brookfield to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Brookfield and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Brookfield to Chicago, with an average speed<6> 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.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 169 miles [272 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 603 miles [970.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,193 miles [9,966.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,932 miles [11,156 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,815 miles [7,749 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Brookfield: www.villageofbrookfield.com/
The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Brookfield, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Brookfield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brookfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.8246, Longitude: -87.8469 In this case, the coordinates for Brookfield have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Brookfield 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. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Brookfield 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 314.578 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.486 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.688 degrees. |