Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Westfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westfield and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Westfield
- 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 Westfield:
- 40.042460, -86.135781
- 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 Westfield
- 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 Hamilton County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hamilton County
- Since Westfield is near Boone County and also Marion County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Boone County
- eBird sighting report for Marion 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 Westfield ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Westfield.
There is one other community in Indiana which is also named Westfield.
Beyond Indiana, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 38 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Indiana ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Westfield is located in Jefferson County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km]<1> to the south of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Westfield.
- Tallapoosa County
- This Westfield is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 489 miles [787 km] to the south of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Westfield.
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Westfield [Los Angeles County].
- Tulare County
- This Westfield is located in Tulare County and lies 1,799 miles [2,895.2 km]<1> to the west of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tulare County community of Westfield.
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Westfield is located in Bibb County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Westfield.
- Cobb County
- This Westfield is located in Cobb County and lies 425 miles [684 km] to the south southeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Westfield.
- Illinois
- Clark County
- This Westfield is located in Clark County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Westfield.
- Cook County
- This Westfield is located in Cook County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km] to the north northwest of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Westfield.
- Will 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 Illinois community of Westfield [Will County].
- Iowa
- Plymouth County
- This Westfield is located in Plymouth County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Westfield.
- Poweshiek County
- This Westfield is located in Poweshiek County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the west northwest of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Poweshiek County community of Westfield.
- Kansas
- Decatur 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 Kansas community of Westfield [Decatur County].
- McPherson 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 Westfield [McPherson County].
- Wyandotte 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 Westfield [Wyandotte County].
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Brunswick
- This Westfield lies 1,069 miles [1,720.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Nova Scotia
- This Westfield lies 1,117 miles [1,797.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- Ohio
- Columbiana 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 Ohio community of Westfield [Columbiana County].
- Morrow County
- This Westfield is located in Morrow County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km]<1> to the east of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Westfield.
- Ontario
- This Westfield lies 353 miles [568.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Westfield is located in Harris County and lies 888 miles [1,429.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Westfield.
- Wharton 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 Texas community of Westfield [Wharton County].
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- This Westfield is located in Albemarle County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Westfield.
- Bristol City
- This Westfield is located in Bristol City and lies 318 miles [511.8 km] to the southeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Westfield.
- Salem City
- This Westfield is located in Salem City and lies 377 miles [606.7 km] to the east southeast of the Westfield that is located in Hamilton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Westfield.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Westfield ...
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.
- Big Springs
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Springs
- Big Springs is located in Boone County
- Bluestone
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast) - Cedar Cove
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Cove
- Cedar Cove is located in Hamilton County
- Chesterton
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterton
- Chesterton is located in Hamilton County
- Eagle Village
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Village
- Eagle Village is located in Boone County
- Eagletown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Echo Crest
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Crest
- Echo Crest is located in Hamilton County
- Federal Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal Hill
- Federal Hill is located in Hamilton County
- Harvard Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Harvard Park is located in Hamilton County
- Heritage Meadows
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Meadows
- Heritage Meadows is located in Hamilton County
- Hickory Woods
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Hamilton County
- Home Place
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Home Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Home Place
- Home Place is located in Hamilton County
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- Indigo Lake
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indigo Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indigo Lake
- Indigo Lake is located in Hamilton County
- Kings Mill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Mill
- Kings Mill is located in Hamilton County
- Noblesville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noblesville
- Noblesville is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65,835 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Noblesville <4>
- Orchard Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
- Orchard Park is located in Hamilton County
- River Edge
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Edge
- River Edge is located in Hamilton County
- Round Up
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast) - Saddle Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
- Saddle Creek is located in Hamilton County
- Spring Hollow
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hollow
- Spring Hollow is located in Marion County
- Spring Mill Woods
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Mill Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mill Woods
- Spring Mill Woods is located in Marion County
- Stevenson Mill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevenson Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenson Mill
- Stevenson Mill is located in Hamilton County
- Timber Springs
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Springs
- Timber Springs is located in Hamilton County
- Trails End
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trails End have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trails End
- Trails End is located in Hamilton County
- Weaver Creek
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaver Creek
- Weaver Creek is located in Hamilton County
- Weaver Woods
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weaver Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaver Woods
- Weaver Woods is located in Hamilton County
- White Horse Rapids
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Horse Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Horse Rapids
- White Horse Rapids is located in Hamilton County
- Winding Creek
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winding Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winding Creek
- Winding Creek is located in Hamilton County
- Indigo Lake
How Far From Westfield to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Westfield to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Westfield and extending to:
- Noblesville, which is the Seat of Hamilton County, lies just to the East.
- Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Westfield to Indianapolis, with an average speed<5> 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.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 491 miles [790.2 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,214 miles [10,000.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,944 miles [11,175.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,822 miles [7,760.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Westfield: www.westfieldtown.org/
The official website for Hamilton County: www.co.hamilton.in.us/
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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 from Point A (ie- Westfield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0425, Longitude: -86.1358 |
| <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 Westfield 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> | 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'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 Westfield to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.463 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.959 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.377 degrees. |