Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Mayfair, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mayfair and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Mayfair
- 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 Mayfair:
- 41.968087, -87.737837
- 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 Mayfair
- 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 Mayfair is near DuPage County and also Lake County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for DuPage County
- eBird sighting report for Lake 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 Mayfair ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Mayfair.
There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Mayfair.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 25 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Mayfair is located in Jefferson County and lies 588 miles [946.3 km]<1> to the south of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Mayfair.
- Madison County
- This Mayfair is located in Madison County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km] to the south of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Mayfair.
- Montgomery County
- This Mayfair is located in Montgomery County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km] to the south of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Mayfair.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Mayfair is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km] to the south of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Mayfair.
- British Columbia
- This Mayfair lies 1,749 miles [2,814.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- California
- Kern County
- This Mayfair is located in Kern County and lies 1,731 miles [2,785.8 km]<1> to the west of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kern County community of Mayfair.
- 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 Mayfair [Los Angeles County].
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Chatham County
- This Mayfair is located in Chatham County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Mayfair.
- Dougherty County
- This Mayfair is located in Dougherty County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km] to the south southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Mayfair.
- Fulton County
- This Mayfair is located in Fulton County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km] to the south southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Mayfair.
- Richmond County
- This Mayfair is located in Richmond County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km] to the south southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Mayfair.
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Mayfair is located in Baltimore County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Mayfair.
- Prince George's County
- This Mayfair is located in Prince George's County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km] to the east southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Mayfair.
- Mississippi
- New York
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Mayfair is located in Cumberland County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Mayfair.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Mayfair is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 599 miles [964 km] to the southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Mayfair.
- Ontario
- This Mayfair lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- Pennsylvania
- Northumberland County
- This Mayfair is located in Northumberland County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the east of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Mayfair.
- Philadelphia County
- This Mayfair is located in Philadelphia County and lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km] to the east of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Mayfair.
- Saskatchewan
- This Mayfair lies 1,191 miles [1,916.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- South Carolina
- Florence County
- This Mayfair is located in Florence County and lies 689 miles [1,108.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Mayfair that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Mayfair.
- Greenville 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 South Carolina community of Mayfair [Greenville County].
- Texas
- Utah
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Mayfair ...
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.
- Bricktown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - California Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California Park
- California Park is located in Cook County
- Edgewater
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Grayland
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Lincoln Square ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Square
- Lincoln Square is located in Cook County
- Lincolnwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnwood
- Lincolnwood is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,091 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincolnwood <4>
- Maplewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Martin Luther
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Luther
- Martin Luther is located in Cook County
- Portage Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portage Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portage Park
- Portage Park is located in Cook County
- Ravenswood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenswood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood
- Ravenswood is located in Cook County
- Ravenswood Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenswood Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood Gardens
- Ravenswood Gardens is located in Cook County
- Ravenswood Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenswood Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood Place
- Ravenswood Place is located in Cook County
- Continue List (5 more) ...
- Six Corners
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Six Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Six Corners
- Six Corners is located in Cook County
- Summerdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerdale
- Summerdale is located in Cook County
- Sunnyside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Swedentown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swedentown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swedentown
- Swedentown is located in Cook County
- Whiskey Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiskey Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskey Point
- Whiskey Point is located in Cook County
- Six Corners
How Far From Mayfair 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 Mayfair to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mayfair and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 180 miles [289.7 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Mayfair to Springfield, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 11 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 600 miles [965.6 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 34 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,182 miles [9,949 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,921 miles [11,138.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,805 miles [7,732.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mayfair. 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> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mayfair) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mayfair. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9681, Longitude: -87.7378 In this case, the coordinates for Mayfair 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 Mayfair 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 Mayfair 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 314.505 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.423 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.593 degrees. |