Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Northfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Northfield and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Northfield
- 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 Northfield:
- 42.102304, -87.778991
- 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 Northfield
- 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 Northfield 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 Northfield ...
We found 30 communities that share the name Northfield.
There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Northfield.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 26 are located in the United States and eight are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Will County
- This Northfield is located in Will County and lies 43 miles [69.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Northfield.
- Will County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- British Columbia
- This Northfield lies 1,795 miles [2,888.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- This Northfield is located in Fairfield County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Northfield.
- Litchfield County
- This Northfield is located in Litchfield County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km] to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Northfield.
- Indiana
- Boone County
- This Northfield is located in Boone County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Northfield.
- Iowa
- Des Moines County
- This Northfield is located in Des Moines County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Des Moines County community of Northfield.
- Kansas
- Cheyenne County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Cheyenne County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheyenne County community of Northfield.
- Sherman County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Northfield [Sherman County].
- Sumner 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 Kansas community of Northfield [Sumner County].
- Kentucky
- Jefferson County
- This Northfield is located in Jefferson County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Northfield.
- Pulaski County
- This Northfield is located in Pulaski County and lies 392 miles [630.9 km] to the south southeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Northfield.
- Maine
- Washington County
- This Northfield is located in Washington County and lies 1,027 miles [1,652.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Northfield.
- Massachusetts
- Franklin County
- This Northfield is located in Franklin County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Northfield.
- Michigan
- Monroe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Northfield [Monroe County].
- Washtenaw County
- This Northfield is located in Washtenaw County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Northfield.
- Minnesota
- Rice County
- This Northfield is located in Rice County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rice County community of Northfield.
- New Hampshire
- Merrimack County
- This Northfield is located in Merrimack County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Northfield.
- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- This Northfield is located in Atlantic County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atlantic County community of Northfield.
- Essex County
- This Northfield is located in Essex County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Northfield.
- New York
- Delaware County
- This Northfield is located in Delaware County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Northfield.
- Nova Scotia
- This Northfield lies 1,217 miles [1,958.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- Ohio
- Summit County
- This Northfield is located in Summit County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Northfield.
- Ontario
- This Northfield lies 377 miles [606.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- Quebec
- This Northfield lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Northfield is located in Harris County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Northfield.
- Motley County
- This Northfield is located in Motley County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km] to the west southwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Motley County community of Northfield.
- Vermont
- Washington County
- This Northfield is located in Washington County and lies 774 miles [1,245.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Northfield.
- Virginia
- Henrico County
- This Northfield is located in Henrico County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Northfield.
- Roanoke City
- This Northfield is located in Roanoke City and lies 531 miles [854.6 km] to the southeast of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Northfield.
- Wisconsin
- Jackson County
- This Northfield is located in Jackson County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the northwest of the Northfield that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Northfield.
- British Columbia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Northfield ...
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.
- Birch Pond
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Pond
- Birch Pond is located in Cook County
- Buttonwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Cobblewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblewood
- Cobblewood is located in Cook County
- Colonial Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Covenant Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covenant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covenant Village
- Covenant Village is located in Cook County
- Driftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Fair Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Fair Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Fox Hedge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Fox Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Glenview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenview
- Glenview is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 46,823 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenview <5>
- Continue List (21 more) ...
- Golf
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf
- Golf is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 488 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golf <5>
- Gross Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gross Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gross Point
- Gross Point is located in Cook County
- Heathercrest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heathercrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathercrest
- Heathercrest is located in Cook County
- Lakeview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Lane Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Lee Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Mallard Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Meadow Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Green
- Meadow Green is located in Cook County
- Royal Court
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Court
- Royal Court is located in Cook County
- Royal Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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 north) - Sunset Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Willow Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Cove
- Willow Cove is located in Cook County
- Willow Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
- Willow Creek is located in Cook County
- Willow Wood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Wood
- Willow Wood is located in Cook County
- Golf
How Far From Northfield 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 village such as Northfield to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Northfield and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Northfield to Chicago, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of 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 187 miles [300.9 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 605 miles [973.7 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,177 miles [9,940.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,916 miles [11,130.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,801 miles [7,726.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Northfield: www.nftownship.org/
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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Northfield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Northfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1023, Longitude: -87.7790 In this case, the coordinates for Northfield have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Northfield, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Northfield 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. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Northfield to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.532 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.472 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.574 degrees. |