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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 Montrose, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Montrose 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 Montrose:
    • 41.963643, -87.747559
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Montrose
  • 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:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Cook County
    • Since Montrose is near DuPage County and also Lake County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for DuPage County
    • Open the 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Montrose

Communities Also Named Montrose ...

We found 37 communities that are also named Montrose.

There is one other community in Illinois that is also named Montrose.

Beyond Illinois, we know of 36 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 33 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Illinois ...
    • Effingham County
      • This Montrose is located in Effingham County and lies 195 miles [313.8 km]<1> to the south of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Effingham County community of Montrose.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Baldwin County
      • This Montrose is located in Baldwin County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km]<1> to the south of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baldwin County community of Montrose.
    • Arkansas
      • Ashley County
      • This Montrose is located in Ashley County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashley County community of Montrose.
    • British Columbia
      • This Montrose lies 1,513 miles [2,434.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Montrose is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,730 miles [2,784.2 km]<1> to the west of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Montrose.
    • Colorado
      • Montrose County
      • This Montrose is located in Montrose County and lies 1,084 miles [1,744.5 km]<1> to the west of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montrose County community of Montrose.
    • Georgia
      • Laurens County
      • This Montrose is located in Laurens County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laurens County community of Montrose.
      • Twiggs 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 Georgia community of Montrose [Twiggs County].
    • Iowa
      • Lee County
      • This Montrose is located in Lee County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Montrose.
    • Kansas
      • Jewell County
      • This Montrose is located in Jewell County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jewell County community of Montrose.
    • Kentucky
      • Fayette County
      • This Montrose is located in Fayette County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Montrose.
    • Louisiana
      • Natchitoches Parish
      • This Montrose is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 773 miles [1,244 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Montrose.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Montrose is located in Charles County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Montrose.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Montrose is located in Montgomery County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km] to the east southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Montrose.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Montrose is located in Middlesex County and lies 852 miles [1,371.2 km]<1> to the east of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Montrose.
    • Michigan
      • Genesee County
      • This Montrose is located in Genesee County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Genesee County community of Montrose.
    • Minnesota
      • Wright County
      • This Montrose is located in Wright County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wright County community of Montrose.
    • Mississippi
      • Jasper County
      • This Montrose is located in Jasper County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the south of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Montrose.
    • Missouri
      • Henry County
      • This Montrose is located in Henry County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Montrose.
    • Nebraska
      • Sioux County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Montrose [Sioux County].
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth County
      • This Montrose is located in Monmouth County and lies 711 miles [1,144.2 km]<1> to the east of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of Montrose.
    • New York
      • Westchester County
      • This Montrose is located in Westchester County and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km]<1> to the east of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Montrose.
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland 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 North Carolina community of Montrose [Cumberland County].
      • Hoke County
      • This Montrose is located in Hoke County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hoke County community of Montrose.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Montrose lies 1,219 miles [1,961.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
    • Ohio
      • Summit County
      • This Montrose is located in Summit County and lies 320 miles [515 km]<1> to the east of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Montrose.
    • Ontario
      • This Montrose lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania community of Montrose [Allegheny County].
      • Berks County
      • This Montrose is located in Berks County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<1> to the east of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Montrose.
      • Susquehanna County
      • This Montrose is located in Susquehanna County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km] to the east of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Montrose.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Montrose lies 1,210 miles [1,947.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
    • South Carolina
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Montrose is located in Chesterfield County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Montrose.
    • South Dakota
      • McCook County
      • This Montrose is located in McCook County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCook County community of Montrose.
    • Virginia
      • Henrico County
      • This Montrose is located in Henrico County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Montrose.
    • West Virginia
      • Randolph County
      • This Montrose is located in Randolph County and lies 461 miles [741.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Montrose.
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Montrose is located in Dane County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Montrose that is located in Cook County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Montrose.
      • Manitowoc 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 Wisconsin community of Montrose [Manitowoc County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Montrose ...

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)
    • Bricktown is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bricktown
  • California Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • California Park is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California Park
  • Cedar Lawn
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Cedar Lawn is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Lawn
  • Edgewater
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Edgewater is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
  • Edison
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Edison is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison
  • Galewood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Galewood is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galewood
  • Grayland
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Grayland is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayland
  • Humboldt
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Humboldt is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humboldt
  • Humboldt Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Humboldt Park is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humboldt Park
  • Lincoln Square ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Lincoln Square is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Square
  • Lincolnwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Maplewood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Maplewood is located in Cook County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Martin Luther
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Martin Luther is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Luther
    • Portage Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Portage Park is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portage Park
    • Ravenswood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Ravenswood is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood
    • Ravenswood Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Ravenswood Gardens is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood Gardens
    • Ravenswood Place
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Ravenswood Place is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood Place
    • Six Corners
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Six Corners is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Six Corners
    • Summerdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Summerdale is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerdale
    • Sunnyside
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Sunnyside is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
    • Swedentown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Swedentown is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swedentown
    • Whiskey Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Whiskey Point is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskey Point

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Montrose 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 Montrose 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>'

Footnotes ...

<1>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- Montrose) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Montrose 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>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 Montrose, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Montrose to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Montrose. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9636, Longitude: -87.7476       In this case, the coordinates for Montrose have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.511 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.43 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.599 degrees.