Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Fair Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fair Oaks and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Fair 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 Fair Oaks:
- 42.140278, -87.792222
- 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 Fair 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 Cook County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- Since Fair Oaks is near Lake County and also DuPage County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Lake County
- eBird sighting report for DuPage 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 Fair Oaks ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Fair Oaks.
There are two communities within Illinois that are also named Fair Oaks.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- DuPage County
- Kane County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Los Angeles County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Fair Oaks [Los Angeles County].
- Mendocino County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Mendocino County and lies 1,855 miles [2,985.3 km]<2> to the west of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Fair Oaks.
- Sacramento County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Sacramento County and lies 1,765 miles [2,840.5 km] to the west of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sacramento County community of Fair Oaks.
- San Joaquin County
- This Fair Oaks is located in San Joaquin County and lies 1,780 miles [2,864.6 km] to the west of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Joaquin County community of Fair Oaks.
- San Luis Obispo 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 California community of Fair Oaks [San Luis Obispo County].
- San Mateo County
- This Fair Oaks is located in San Mateo County and lies 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km] to the west of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Mateo County community of Fair Oaks.
- Georgia
- Cobb County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Cobb County and lies 594 miles [956 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Fair Oaks.
- Floyd County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Floyd County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km] to the south southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Fair Oaks.
- Indiana
- Missouri
- New York
- Ohio
- Clermont County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Clermont County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<2> to the southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clermont County community of Fair Oaks.
- Muskingum County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Muskingum County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Fair Oaks.
- Scioto County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Scioto County and lies 348 miles [560.1 km] to the southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scioto County community of Fair Oaks.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Clackamas County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Clackamas County and lies 1,738 miles [2,797 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Fair Oaks.
- Douglas County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Douglas County and lies 1,783 miles [2,869.5 km] to the west northwest of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Fair Oaks.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Davidson County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<2> to the south of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Fair Oaks.
- Knox County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Knox County and lies 471 miles [758 km] to the south southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Fair Oaks.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Accomack County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Fair Oaks [Accomack County].
- Fairfax City
- This Fair Oaks is located in Fairfax City and lies 596 miles [959.2 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax City community of Fair Oaks.
- Henrico County
- This Fair Oaks is located in Henrico County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km] to the east southeast of the Fair Oaks that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Fair Oaks.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Fair 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.
- Buttonwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
- Buttonwood is located in Cook County
- Charring Cross
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charring Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charring Cross
- Charring Cross is located in Cook County
- Colonial Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
- Colonial Village is located in Cook County
- Driftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Fair Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
- Fair Meadows is located in Cook County
- Lane Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Lee Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Mallard Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Creek
- Mallard Creek is located in Cook County
- Maple Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
- Maple Ridge is located in Cook County
- Royal Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Ridge
- Royal Ridge is located in Cook County
- Solar Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solar Grove
- Solar Grove is located in Cook County
- Sun Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Continue List (5 more) ...
- Sunset Court
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Court
- Sunset Court is located in Cook County
- Sunset Fields
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Fields
- Sunset Fields is located in Cook County
- Sycamore Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Lane
- Sycamore Lane is located in Cook County
- Thorn Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
- Thorn Hill is located in Cook County
- Timber Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
- Timber Ridge is located in Cook County
- Sunset Court
How Far From Fair 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 Fair Oaks to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Fair Oaks and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Fair Oaks to Chicago, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 189 miles [304.2 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 606 miles [975.3 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 6,175 miles [9,937.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,915 miles [11,128.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,800 miles [7,724.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fair Oaks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Fair 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. |
| <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- Fair Oaks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fair Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1403, Longitude: -87.7922 In this case, the coordinates for Fair Oaks have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Fair Oaks, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 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 Fair 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 314.54 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.487 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.57 degrees. |