Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Timber Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Timber Ridge and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Timber Ridge
- 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 Timber Ridge:
- 42.125278, -87.806944
- 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 Timber Ridge
- 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 Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge ...
We found 22 communities that share the name Timber Ridge.
There are three communities within Illinois that are also named Timber Ridge.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- DuPage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Timber Ridge [DuPage County].
- Henry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Henry County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Timber Ridge.
- McLean County
- This Timber Ridge is located in McLean County and lies 115 miles [185.1 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Timber Ridge.
- DuPage County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Jefferson County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km]<2> to the south of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Timber Ridge.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Timber Ridge.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Timber Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<2> to the east of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Timber Ridge.
- Georgia
- Troup County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Troup County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Timber Ridge.
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This Timber Ridge is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<2> to the south of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Timber Ridge.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Timber Ridge.
- Carroll County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Carroll County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km] to the east southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Timber Ridge.
- Mississippi
- Harrison County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Harrison County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<2> to the south of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Timber Ridge.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Timber Ridge.
- Pennsylvania
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 582 miles [936.6 km]<2> to the east of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Horry County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Timber Ridge.
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km] to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- Tennessee
- Greene County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Greene County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Timber Ridge.
- Washington County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Washington County and lies 494 miles [795 km] to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Timber Ridge.
- Virginia
- Frederick County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Frederick County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Timber Ridge.
- Goochland County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Goochland County and lies 610 miles [981.7 km] to the east southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockbridge County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockbridge County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km] to the east southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockingham County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockingham County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km] to the east southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Timber Ridge.
- Wisconsin
- Kenosha County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Kenosha County and lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<2> to the north of the Timber Ridge that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Timber Ridge.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Timber Ridge ...
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.
- Buttonwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
- Buttonwood is located in Cook County
- Charring Cross
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charring Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charring Cross
- Charring Cross is located in Cook County
- Colonial Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
- Colonial Village is located in Cook County
- Driftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Fair Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
- Fair Meadows is located in Cook County
- Fair Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Lane Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Lee Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Mallard Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Creek
- Mallard Creek is located in Cook County
- Maple Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
- Maple Ridge is located in Cook County
- Royal Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Ridge
- Royal Ridge is located in Cook County
- Solar Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solar Grove
- Solar Grove is located in Cook County
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- Sun Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Sunset Court
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Court
- Sunset Court is located in Cook County
- Sunset Fields
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Fields
- Sunset Fields is located in Cook County
- Sycamore Lane
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Lane
- Sycamore Lane is located in Cook County
- Thorn Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
- Thorn Hill is located in Cook County
- Willow Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Cove
- Willow Cove is located in Cook County
- Sun Ridge
How Far From Timber Ridge to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Timber Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Timber Ridge and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Timber Ridge to Chicago, with an average speed<4> 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 6 hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 188 miles [302.6 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 607 miles [976.9 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<5> 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).<6>
- 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).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,801 miles [7,726.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Timber Ridge. 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> | 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Timber Ridge 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. |
| <2> | 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- Timber Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Timber Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1253, Longitude: -87.8069 In this case, the coordinates for Timber Ridge have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 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. |
| <5> | 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 Timber Ridge to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.55 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.497 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.581 degrees. |