Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Westbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westbrook and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Westbrook
- 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 Westbrook:
- 43.693227, -70.355630
- 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 Westbrook
- 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 Cumberland County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cumberland County
- Since Westbrook is near York County and also Androscoggin County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for York County
- eBird sighting report for Androscoggin 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 Westbrook ...
We found 25 communities that share the name Westbrook.
Within Maine, the name Westbrook is unique.
Beyond Maine, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 24 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Hempstead County
- This Westbrook is located in Hempstead County and lies 1,415 miles [2,277.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hempstead County community of Westbrook.
- Pulaski County
- This Westbrook is located in Pulaski County and lies 1,325 miles [2,132.4 km] to the west southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Westbrook.
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Laurens County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Westbrook [Laurens County].
- Pickens 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 Georgia community of Westbrook [Pickens County].
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Westbrook is located in Alamance County and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Westbrook.
- Bladen County
- This Westbrook is located in Bladen County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km] to the southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bladen County community of Westbrook.
- Ontario
- This Westbrook lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the west of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Blanco County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Westbrook [Blanco County].
- Harris County
- This Westbrook is located in Harris County and lies 1,685 miles [2,711.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Westbrook.
- Jack County
- This Westbrook is located in Jack County and lies 1,652 miles [2,658.6 km] to the west southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jack County community of Westbrook.
- Mitchell County
- This Westbrook is located in Mitchell County and lies 1,828 miles [2,941.9 km] to the west southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mitchell County community of Westbrook.
- Wood County
- This Westbrook is located in Wood County and lies 1,531 miles [2,463.9 km] to the west southwest of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Westbrook.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Westbrook is located in Davis County and lies 2,110 miles [3,395.7 km]<1> to the west of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Westbrook.
- Salt Lake County
- This Westbrook is located in Salt Lake County and lies 2,117 miles [3,407 km] to the west of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Westbrook.
- Weber County
- This Westbrook is located in Weber County and lies 2,110 miles [3,395.7 km] to the west of the Westbrook that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Westbrook.
- Virginia
- Washington
Curious and Interesting Names Near Westbrook ...
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.
- Blackstrap
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackstrap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackstrap
- Blackstrap is located in Cumberland County
- Cash Corner
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cash Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Corner
- Cash Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Crocketts Corner
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocketts Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocketts Corner
- Crocketts Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Ferry Village
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Village
- Ferry Village is located in Cumberland County
- Gag Corner
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gag Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gag Corner
- Gag Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Grubb Hill ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubb Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubb Hill
- Grubb Hill is located in Cumberland County
- Knightville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightville
- Knightville is located in Cumberland County
- Libbytown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Little Falls
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Falls
- Little Falls is located in Cumberland County
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- Lone Creek Village ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Creek Village
- Lone Creek Village is located in Cumberland County
- Meeting House Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Hill
- Meeting House Hill is located in Cumberland County
- Prides Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prides Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prides Corner
- Prides Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Scotland
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Summit View Park ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit View Park
- Summit View Park is located in Cumberland County
- Sunset Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Park
- Sunset Park is located in Cumberland County
- Lone Creek Village ‑ Historic
How Far From Westbrook 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 city such as Westbrook to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Westbrook and extending to:
- Portland, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Augusta, which is the State Capital of Maine, lies 51 miles [82.1 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could walk a straight line from Westbrook to Augusta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 479 miles [770.9 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,423 miles [8,727.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,135 miles [9,873.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,010 miles [6,453.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Westbrook: www.westbrookmaine.com/
The official website for Cumberland County: www.cumberlandcounty.org/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Westbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.6932, Longitude: -70.3556 In this case, the coordinates for Westbrook 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 Westbrook, 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 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 Westbrook 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 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 Westbrook 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 303.337 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 299.081 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 299.544 degrees. |