Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Knollwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Knollwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Knollwood
- 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 Knollwood:
- 42.195858, -88.115078
- 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 Knollwood
- 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 Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Lake County
- Since Knollwood is near Cook County and also McHenry County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- eBird sighting report for McHenry 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 Knollwood ...
We found 31 communities that share the name Knollwood.
There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Knollwood.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Elmore County
- This Knollwood is located in Elmore County and lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km]<1> to the south of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Knollwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Knollwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km] to the south of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Knollwood.
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Knollwood is located in Clayton County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Knollwood.
- Gwinnett County
- This Knollwood is located in Gwinnett County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km] to the south southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Knollwood.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Knollwood is located in Baltimore County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Knollwood.
- Harford County
- This Knollwood is located in Harford County and lies 641 miles [1,031.6 km] to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Knollwood.
- Howard County
- This Knollwood is located in Howard County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Knollwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Knollwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Knollwood.
- Prince George's County
- This Knollwood is located in Prince George's County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Knollwood.
- New Jersey
- Camden 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 New Jersey community of Knollwood [Camden County].
- Morris County
- This Knollwood is located in Morris County and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km]<1> to the east of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Knollwood.
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Knollwood is located in Alamance County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Knollwood.
- Buncombe County
- This Knollwood is located in Buncombe County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Knollwood.
- Moore County
- This Knollwood is located in Moore County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Knollwood.
- Union County
- This Knollwood is located in Union County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Knollwood.
- Wake County
- This Knollwood is located in Wake County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Knollwood.
- Wilkes County
- This Knollwood is located in Wilkes County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkes County community of Knollwood.
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Greenville County
- This Knollwood is located in Greenville County and lies 599 miles [964 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Knollwood.
- Richland County
- This Knollwood is located in Richland County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Knollwood.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Knollwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Knollwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Knollwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km] to the south of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Knollwood.
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- This Knollwood is located in Albemarle County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Knollwood.
- Botetourt County
- This Knollwood is located in Botetourt County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Botetourt County community of Knollwood.
- Hanover County
- This Knollwood is located in Hanover County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km] to the east southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Knollwood.
- Roanoke City
- This Knollwood is located in Roanoke City and lies 548 miles [881.9 km] to the southeast of the Knollwood that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Knollwood.
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Knollwood ...
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.
- Ancient Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Oaks
- Ancient Oaks is located in Lake County
- Beaver Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek is located in Lake County
- Bishops Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishops Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Ridge
- Bishops Ridge is located in Lake County
- Cedar Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
- Cedar Creek is located in Lake County
- Chapel Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Lake County
- Copperfield
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
- Copperfield is located in Lake County
- Cuba
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Deer Chase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Chase
- Deer Chase is located in Lake County
- Deer Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Deer Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
- Deer Park is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,199 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <4>
- Echo Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Forest Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lake is located in Lake County
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- Heather Highlands
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Highlands
- Heather Highlands is located in Lake County
- Herons Crossing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herons Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herons Crossing
- Herons Crossing is located in Lake County
- Hickory Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hickory Hills is located in Lake County
- Lake Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Corner
- Lake Corner is located in Lake County
- Lake Zurich
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Zurich have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Zurich
- Lake Zurich is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 19,760 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Zurich <4>
- Long Grove Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Grove Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Grove Valley
- Long Grove Valley is located in Lake County
- Meadowridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowridge
- Meadowridge is located in Lake County
- Park Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Pheasant Knolls
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Knolls
- Pheasant Knolls is located in Lake County
- Ponds
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Prairie Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Creek
- Prairie Creek is located in Lake County
- Quail Run
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Quentin Corners
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quentin Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quentin Corners
- Quentin Corners is located in Lake County
- Ravens Wing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravens Wing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravens Wing
- Ravens Wing is located in Lake County
- Squires
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Tall Trees
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Trees have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Trees
- Tall Trees is located in Lake County
- Thornfield
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornfield
- Thornfield is located in Lake County
- Timber Trails
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Trails
- Timber Trails is located in Lake County
- Tower Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tower Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tower Lakes
- Tower Lakes is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,219 people
- White Birch Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Birch Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Birch Lakes
- White Birch Lakes is located in Lake County
- Heather Highlands
How Far From Knollwood 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 Knollwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Knollwood and extending to:
- Waukegan, which is the Seat of Lake County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Knollwood to Waukegan, 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 five to six hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 184 miles [296.1 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 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,184 miles [9,952.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,925 miles [11,144.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,810 miles [7,740.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Knollwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lake County: www.co.lake.il.us
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Knollwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Knollwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1959, Longitude: -88.1151 In this case, the coordinates for Knollwood 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Knollwood 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 Knollwood 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 314.755 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.74 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.715 degrees. |