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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 Deer Run, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Deer Run 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 Deer Run:
    • 41.613611, -88.025833
    • 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 Deer Run
  • 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 Deer Run ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Deer Run.

There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Deer Run.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, thirteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Illinois ...
    • Kane County
      • This Deer Run is located in Kane County and lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of Deer Run.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alberta
      • This Deer Run lies 1,386 miles [2,230.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
    • Colorado
      • Mesa 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 Colorado community of Deer Run [Mesa County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Deer Run is located in New Castle County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km]<1> to the east of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Deer Run.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Deer Run is located in Hillsborough County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Deer Run.
    • Georgia
      • Camden County
      • This Deer Run is located in Camden County and lies 827 miles [1,330.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Deer Run.
      • Paulding County
      • This Deer Run is located in Paulding County and lies 564 miles [907.7 km] to the south southeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Deer Run.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Deer Run is located in Baltimore County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<1> to the east of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Deer Run.
    • New York
      • Orange County
      • This Deer Run is located in Orange County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km]<1> to the east of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Deer Run.
      • Saratoga County
      • This Deer Run is located in Saratoga County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km] to the east northeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Deer Run.
      • Suffolk County
      • This Deer Run is located in Suffolk County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km] to the east of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Deer Run.
    • North Carolina
      • Orange County
      • This Deer Run is located in Orange County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Deer Run.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Deer Run is located in Albemarle County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Deer Run.
    • West Virginia
      • Pendleton County
      • This Deer Run is located in Pendleton County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Deer Run that is located in Will County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Deer Run
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pendleton County community of Deer Run.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Deer Run ...

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.

  • Broken Arrow
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broken Arrow
    • Broken Arrow lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the south of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broken Arrow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Broken Arrow
  • Cache Lake
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cache Lake
    • Cache Lake lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the north of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cache Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cache Lake
  • Cinnamon Creek
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Creek
    • Cinnamon Creek lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the east of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cinnamon Creek
  • Erin Hills
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Hills
    • Erin Hills lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<1> to the northeast of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Erin Hills
  • Lockport
  • Long Run Creek
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Run Creek
    • Long Run Creek lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the northeast of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Run Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Long Run Creek
  • Pebble Creek
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Creek
    • Pebble Creek lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<1> to the east of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Pebble Creek
  • Romeo
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romeo
    • Romeo lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the northwest of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Romeo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Romeo
  • Shady Hollow
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Hollow
    • Shady Hollow lies less than 2 miles<1> to the southeast of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Shady Hollow
  • Spring Creek Woods
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek Woods
    • Spring Creek Woods lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the northeast of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Spring Creek Woods
  • Twin Creek
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Creek
    • Twin Creek lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<1> to the northeast of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Twin Creek
  • Whispering Pines
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
    • Whispering Pines lies less than 2 miles<1> to the east of Deer Run.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Whispering Pines

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

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

  • Joliet, which is the Seat of Will County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 152 miles [244.6 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Deer Run to Springfield, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 608 miles [978.5 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,209 miles [9,992.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,948 miles [11,181.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,832 miles [7,776.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Will County: www.willcountyillinois.com/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.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- Deer Run) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Deer Run. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6136, Longitude: -88.0258       In this case, the coordinates for Deer Run 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 Deer Run 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 Deer Run 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 314.697 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.592 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.837 degrees.




 

 

 

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