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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 Willowbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook:
    • 41.763136, -87.943765
    • 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 Willowbrook
  • 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 Willowbrook ...

We found eighteen communities that share the name Willowbrook.

There are two communities within Illinois that are also named Willowbrook.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Illinois ...
    • Kendall 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 Willowbrook [Kendall County].
    • Will County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Will County and lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Willowbrook.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Autauga County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Autauga County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<2> to the south of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Autauga County community of Willowbrook.
      • Madison County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Madison County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km] to the south of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Willowbrook.
    • British Columbia
      • 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 British Columbia community of Willowbrook.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,728 miles [2,780.9 km]<2> to the west of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Willowbrook.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Jefferson County and lies 912 miles [1,467.7 km]<2> to the west of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Willowbrook.
    • Kansas
      • Reno County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Reno County and lies 588 miles [946.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Reno County community of Willowbrook.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Willowbrook.
      • Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Willowbrook [Montgomery County].
    • New York
      • Richmond County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Richmond County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km]<2> to the east of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Willowbrook.
    • Ohio
      • Coshocton 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 Ohio community of Willowbrook [Coshocton County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Delaware 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 Pennsylvania community of Willowbrook [Delaware County].
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Willowbrook lies 957 miles [1,540.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
    • South Carolina
      • Berkeley County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Berkeley County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<2> to the southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Willowbrook.
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Weber County and lies 1,237 miles [1,990.8 km]<2> to the west of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Willowbrook.
    • Virginia
      • Louisa County
      • This Willowbrook is located in Louisa County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Louisa County community of Willowbrook.
      • Suffolk City
      • This Willowbrook is located in Suffolk City and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km] to the east southeast of the Willowbrook that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Willowbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Willowbrook ...

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.

  • Countryside
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
    • Countryside is located in Cook County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,862 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Countryside <5>
  • Downers Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Equestrian Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Equestrian Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Equestrian Woods
    • Equestrian Woods is located in Cook County
  • Fullersburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fullersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fullersburg
    • Fullersburg is located in DuPage County
  • Gary
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
    • Gary is located in Cook County
  • Heather Sound
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Sound
    • Heather Sound is located in Will County
  • Hickory Hills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Cook County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,555 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hickory Hills <5>
  • Indian Head Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head Park
    • Indian Head Park is located in Cook County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,680 people
  • Justice
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Lace
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lace
      • Lace is located in DuPage County
    • Mammoth Springs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mammoth Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mammoth Springs
      • Mammoth Springs is located in DuPage County
    • McCook
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCook
      • McCook is located in Cook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCook <5>
    • Sag Bridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sag Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sag Bridge
      • Sag Bridge is located in Cook County
    • Stonegate
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
      • Stonegate is located in Will County
    • Willow Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
      • Willow Springs is located in Cook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,562 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow Springs <5>

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Willowbrook and extending to:

  • Wheaton, which is the Seat of DuPage County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Willowbrook to Wheaton, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 163 miles [262.3 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 606 miles [975.3 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 6,199 miles [9,976.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,938 miles [11,165.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,822 miles [7,760.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for DuPage County: www.dupageco.org/

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 Willowbrook 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 'straight-line' (or 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- Willowbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Willowbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7631, Longitude: -87.9438       In this case, the coordinates for Willowbrook have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Willowbrook, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Willowbrook 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 314.643 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.551 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.754 degrees.




 

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