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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 Northfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Northfield 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 Northfield:
    • 41.532222, -88.151389
    • 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
  • 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 ...
    • Cook County
      • This Northfield is located in Cook County and lies 43 miles [69.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Northfield.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • British Columbia
      • This Northfield lies 1,798 miles [2,893.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield County
      • This Northfield is located in Fairfield County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 775 miles [1,247.2 km] to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 157 miles [252.7 km]<1> to the west of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 260 miles [418.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 368 miles [592.2 km] to the south southeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 1,057 miles [1,701.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 806 miles [1,297.1 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 234 miles [376.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 851 miles [1,369.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 720 miles [1,158.7 km] to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Northfield.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Northfield lies 1,249 miles [2,010.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
    • Ohio
      • Summit County
      • This Northfield is located in Summit County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the east of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Northfield.
    • Ontario
      • This Northfield lies 405 miles [651.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
    • Quebec
      • This Northfield lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Northfield is located in Harris County and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 841 miles [1,353.5 km] to the west southwest of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 803 miles [1,292.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 526 miles [846.5 km] to the east southeast of the Northfield that is located in Will 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 250 miles [402.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Northfield that is located in Will County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Northfield.

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.

  • Crest Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Hill
    • Crest Hill is located in Will County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,209 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crest Hill <5>
  • Crystal Lawns
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lawns have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lawns
    • Crystal Lawns is located in Will County
  • Erin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
    • Erin is located in Will County
  • Fox Meadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Meadow
    • Fox Meadow is located in Will County
  • Grand Prairie
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Prairie
    • Grand Prairie is located in Will County
  • Hunt Club
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Club have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Club
    • Hunt Club is located in Will County
  • Pheasant Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Landing
    • Pheasant Landing is located in Will County
  • Pleasant Knoll
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Knoll
    • Pleasant Knoll is located in Will County
  • Prairie Trail
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Trail
    • Prairie Trail is located in Will County
  • Riverwalk
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwalk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwalk
    • Riverwalk is located in Will County
  • Rock Run Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Run Park
    • Rock Run Park is located in Will County
  • Rockdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
    • Rockdale is located in Will County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,884 people
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Rockdale Junction
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale Junction
      • Rockdale Junction is located in Will County
    • Springwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood
      • Springwood is located in Will County
    • Squires Mill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squires Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires Mill
      • Squires Mill is located in Will County
    • Sunset Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Will County
    • Sunset Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Ridge
      • Sunset Ridge is located in Will County
    • Vintage
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vintage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vintage
      • Vintage is located in Will County
    • Winding Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winding Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winding Creek
      • Winding Creek is located in Will County

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 community 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:

  • Joliet, which is the Seat of Will County, lies just to the East.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Northfield to Springfield, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 613 miles [986.5 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 6,218 miles [10,006.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,957 miles [11,196.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,840 miles [7,789.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Northfield. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Will County: www.willcountyillinois.com/

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- 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: 41.5322, Longitude: -88.1514       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 314.781 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.676 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.922 degrees.




 

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