Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Linwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Linwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Linwood
- 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 Linwood:
- 42.097319, -71.644789
- 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 Linwood
- 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 Worcester County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Worcester County
- Since Linwood is near Providence County and also Norfolk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Providence County
- eBird sighting report for Norfolk 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 Linwood ...
We found 40 communities that share the name Linwood.
Within Massachusetts, the name Linwood is unique.
Beyond Massachusetts, 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 two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Bartow 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 Georgia community of Linwood [Bartow County].
- Fulton County
- This Linwood is located in Fulton County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Linwood.
- Walker County
- This Linwood is located in Walker County and lies 895 miles [1,440.4 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Linwood.
- Indiana
- Madison County
- This Linwood is located in Madison County and lies 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<1> to the west of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Linwood.
- Marion 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 Indiana community of Linwood [Marion County].
- Iowa
- Adair County
- This Linwood is located in Adair County and lies 1,180 miles [1,899 km]<1> to the west of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Linwood.
- Scott County
- This Linwood is located in Scott County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km] to the west of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Linwood.
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Grayson County
- This Linwood is located in Grayson County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Linwood.
- Hart County
- This Linwood is located in Hart County and lies 817 miles [1,314.8 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hart County community of Linwood.
- Louisiana
- Plaquemines Parish
- This Linwood is located in Plaquemines Parish and lies 1,327 miles [2,135.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plaquemines Parish community of Linwood.
- Saint Mary Parish
- This Linwood is located in Saint Mary Parish and lies 1,389 miles [2,235.4 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary Parish community of Linwood.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Linwood is located in Carroll County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Linwood.
- Howard County
- This Linwood is located in Howard County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Linwood.
- Michigan
- Bay County
- This Linwood is located in Bay County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bay County community of Linwood.
- Houghton 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 Michigan community of Linwood [Houghton County].
- Wayne 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 Michigan community of Linwood [Wayne County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Adams County
- This Linwood is located in Adams County and lies 1,309 miles [2,106.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Linwood.
- Neshoba County
- This Linwood is located in Neshoba County and lies 1,157 miles [1,862 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Neshoba County community of Linwood.
- Tate County
- This Linwood is located in Tate County and lies 1,121 miles [1,804.1 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tate County community of Linwood.
- Yazoo County
- This Linwood is located in Yazoo County and lies 1,196 miles [1,924.8 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yazoo County community of Linwood.
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- This Linwood is located in Atlantic County and lies 244 miles [392.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atlantic County community of Linwood.
- Bergen County
- This Linwood is located in Bergen County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bergen County community of Linwood.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- This Linwood lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- Ohio
- Ontario
- This Linwood lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Brazoria County
- This Linwood is located in Brazoria County and lies 1,572 miles [2,529.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Linwood.
- Cherokee County
- This Linwood is located in Cherokee County and lies 1,469 miles [2,364.1 km] to the west southwest of the Linwood that is located in Worcester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Linwood.
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Linwood ...
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.
- Braggville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braggville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braggville
- Braggville is located in Middlesex County
- Bramanville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bramanville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bramanville
- Bramanville is located in Worcester County
- Branch Village
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch Village
- Branch Village is located in Providence County (RI)
- Centerville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Centerville is located in Worcester County
- Crooks Corner
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooks Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooks Corner
- Crooks Corner is located in Norfolk County
- Fisherville
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisherville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisherville
- Fisherville is located in Worcester County
- Forest Park
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Norfolk County
- Forestdale
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestdale
- Forestdale is located in Providence County (RI)
- Globe
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast) - Graniteville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graniteville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graniteville
- Graniteville is located in Providence County (RI)
- Halfway House
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway House have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway House
- Halfway House is located in Worcester County
- Hamlet
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast) - Continue List (12 more) ...
- Happy Hills
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Hills
- Happy Hills is located in Norfolk County
- Huntsville ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
- Huntsville is located in Providence County (RI)
- Ironstone
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Lakeview Heights
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
- Lakeview Heights is located in Worcester County
- Maple Ridge
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- 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 Norfolk County
- Maplewood
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest) - Marions Camp
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marions Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marions Camp
- Marions Camp is located in Worcester County
- Rocky Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hill
- Rocky Hill is located in Worcester County
- Round Top
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Slatersville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slatersville
- Slatersville is located in Providence County (RI)
- Social
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast) - Union Village
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Village
- Union Village is located in Providence County (RI)
- Happy Hills
How Far From Linwood 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 Linwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Linwood and extending to:
- Worcester, which is the Seat of Worcester County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Linwood to Worcester, with an average speed<4> 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 four to five hours.
- Boston, which is the State Capital of Massachusetts, lies 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 358 miles [576.1 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 21 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,539 miles [8,914.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,246 miles [10,052 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,122 miles [6,633.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Linwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Linwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Linwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0973, Longitude: -71.6448 In this case, the coordinates for Linwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Linwood 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 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 Linwood 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 304.364 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 299.964 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 300.967 degrees. |