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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 Brookfield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brookfield 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 Brookfield:
    • 34.276280, -77.878041
    • 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 Brookfield
  • 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 Brookfield ...

We found 38 communities that share the name Brookfield.

There is one other community in North Carolina which is also named Brookfield.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 37 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 37 communities, 33 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Mecklenburg County
      • This Brookfield is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Brookfield.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Colorado
      • Baca 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 Colorado community of Brookfield [Baca County].
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield County
      • This Brookfield is located in Fairfield County and lies 553 miles [890 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Brookfield.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Brookfield is located in Kent County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Brookfield.
    • Georgia
      • Tift County
      • This Brookfield is located in Tift County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tift County community of Brookfield.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Brookfield is located in Cook County and lies 750 miles [1,207 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Brookfield.
    • Indiana
      • Shelby County
      • This Brookfield is located in Shelby County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Brookfield.
    • Manitoba
      • This Brookfield lies 1,428 miles [2,298.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Brookfield is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 343 miles [552 km]<1> to the north of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Brookfield.
      • Baltimore County
      • This Brookfield is located in Baltimore County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km] to the north of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Brookfield.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Brookfield is located in Worcester County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Brookfield.
    • Michigan
      • Eaton County
      • This Brookfield is located in Eaton County and lies 676 miles [1,087.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eaton County community of Brookfield.
      • Manistee 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 Michigan community of Brookfield [Manistee County].
    • Missouri
      • Linn County
      • This Brookfield is located in Linn County and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Brookfield.
    • Nebraska
      • Platte County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Platte County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Platte County community of Brookfield.
    • New Hampshire
      • Carroll County
      • This Brookfield is located in Carroll County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Brookfield.
    • New Jersey
      • Camden County
      • This Brookfield is located in Camden County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Brookfield.
    • New York
      • Madison County
      • This Brookfield is located in Madison County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Brookfield.
      • Oneida County
      • This Brookfield is located in Oneida County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km] to the north of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Brookfield.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Brookfield lies 1,606 miles [2,584.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Brookfield lies 1,080 miles [1,738.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Hamilton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brookfield.
      • Trumbull County
      • This Brookfield is located in Trumbull County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of Brookfield.
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This community is historic and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Brookfield.
    • Ontario
      • This Brookfield lies 912 miles [1,467.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania community of Brookfield [Allegheny County].
      • Chester County
      • This Brookfield is located in Chester County and lies 405 miles [651.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Brookfield.
      • Tioga County
      • This Brookfield is located in Tioga County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km] to the north of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Brookfield.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Brookfield lies 1,129 miles [1,816.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence 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 Rhode Island community of Brookfield [Providence County].
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This Brookfield is located in Hamilton County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<1> to the west of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brookfield.
      • Shelby County
      • This Brookfield is located in Shelby County and lies 683 miles [1,099.2 km] to the west of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Brookfield.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Brookfield is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,911 miles [3,075.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Brookfield.
    • Vermont
      • Orange County
      • This Brookfield is located in Orange County and lies 730 miles [1,174.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Brookfield.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Brookfield is located in Fairfax County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<1> to the north of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Brookfield.
      • Stafford County
      • This Brookfield is located in Stafford County and lies 279 miles [449 km] to the north of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Brookfield.
    • Washington
      • Wahkiakum County
      • This Brookfield is located in Wahkiakum County and lies 2,505 miles [4,031.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wahkiakum County community of Brookfield.
    • Wisconsin
      • Waukesha County
      • This Brookfield is located in Waukesha County and lies 819 miles [1,318.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in New Hanover County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Brookfield.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Brookfield ...

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.

  • Council Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Council Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Council Heights
    • Council Heights is located in New Hanover County
  • Fairlawn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairlawn
    • Fairlawn is located in New Hanover County
  • Falcon Point
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Point
    • Falcon Point is located in New Hanover County
  • Hightsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightsville
    • Hightsville is located in New Hanover County
  • Kings Grant
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Grant
    • Kings Grant is located in New Hanover County
  • Lincoln Forest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Forest
    • Lincoln Forest is located in New Hanover County
  • Lions Gate
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lions Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lions Gate
    • Lions Gate is located in New Hanover County
  • Love Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Love Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Love Grove
    • Love Grove is located in New Hanover County
  • Ocean View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean View
    • Ocean View is located in New Hanover County
  • Piney Woods
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Woods
    • Piney Woods is located in New Hanover County
  • Princess Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princess Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princess Place
    • Princess Place is located in New Hanover County
  • Queens Point
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queens Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queens Point
    • Queens Point is located in New Hanover County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Skippers Corner
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skippers Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skippers Corner
      • Skippers Corner is located in New Hanover County
    • Stoneybrook
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneybrook
      • Stoneybrook is located in New Hanover County
    • Treasure Cove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treasure Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Cove
      • Treasure Cove is located in New Hanover County
    • Walnut Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
      • Walnut Hills is located in New Hanover County
    • Winter Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Park
      • Winter Park is located in New Hanover County

How Far From Brookfield to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Brookfield to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Hanover County, lies just to the South.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Brookfield to Raleigh, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 322 miles [518.2 km] to the north (N). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 19 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,132 miles [9,868.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,817 miles [10,970.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,704 miles [7,570.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for New Hanover County: www.nhcgov.com/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Brookfield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brookfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2763, Longitude: -77.8780       In this case, the coordinates for Brookfield 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 Brookfield, 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 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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield 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 308.553 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.501 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.677 degrees.




 

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