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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 West End, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West End 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 West End:
    • 42.468690, -75.093776
    • 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 West End
  • 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 West End ...

We found 51 communities that share the name West End.

There are two communities within New York that are also named West End.

Beyond New York, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 49 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In New York ...
    • Broome 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 New York community of West End [Broome County].
    • Oswego County
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of West End.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Calhoun 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 Alabama community of West End [Calhoun County].
      • Jefferson County
      • This West End is located in Jefferson County and lies 889 miles [1,430.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of West End.
      • Montgomery County
      • This West End is located in Montgomery County and lies 930 miles [1,496.7 km] to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of West End.
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This West End is located in Maricopa County and lies 2,096 miles [3,373.2 km]<2> to the west of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of West End.
    • Arkansas
      • Jefferson County
      • This West End is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,077 miles [1,733.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of West End.
    • British Columbia
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • California
      • Alameda County
      • This West End is located in Alameda County and lies 2,480 miles [3,991.2 km]<2> to the west of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of West End.
      • Marin 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 California community of West End [Marin County].
      • San Bernardino County
      • This West End is located in San Bernardino County and lies 2,342 miles [3,769.1 km] to the west of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of West End.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This West End is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,084 miles [1,744.5 km]<2> to the south southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of West End.
      • Jackson 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 Florida community of West End [Jackson County].
      • Marion 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 Florida community of West End [Marion County].
    • Georgia
      • Floyd 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 Georgia community of West End [Floyd County].
      • Fulton County
      • This West End is located in Fulton County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of West End.
    • Illinois
      • Saline County
      • This West End is located in Saline County and lies 783 miles [1,260.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of West End.
      • Winnebago 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 West End [Winnebago County].
    • Louisiana
      • Orleans Parish
      • This West End is located in Orleans Parish and lies 1,195 miles [1,923.2 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans Parish community of West End.
      • Vernon Parish
      • This West End is located in Vernon Parish and lies 1,268 miles [2,040.6 km] to the west southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of West End.
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This West End is located in Cumberland County and lies 256 miles [412 km]<2> to the east northeast of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of West End.
    • Michigan
      • Wayne 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 Michigan community of West End [Wayne County].
    • Minnesota
      • Ramsey 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 Minnesota community of West End [Ramsey County].
      • Saint Louis 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 Minnesota community of West End [Saint Louis County].
    • Mississippi
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This West End is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 970 miles [1,561.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of West End.
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis County
      • This West End is located in Saint Louis County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km]<2> to the west southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of West End.
    • Montana
      • Gallatin County
      • This West End is located in Gallatin County and lies 1,771 miles [2,850.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallatin County community of West End.
    • Nevada
      • Clark 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 Nevada community of West End [Clark County].
    • New Jersey
      • Gloucester County
      • This West End is located in Gloucester County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km]<2> to the south of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of West End.
      • Hudson 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 New Jersey community of West End [Hudson County].
      • Monmouth County
      • This West End is located in Monmouth County and lies 161 miles [259.1 km] to the south southeast of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of West End.
    • North Carolina
      • Moore County
      • This West End is located in Moore County and lies 553 miles [890 km]<2> to the south southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of West End.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This West End is located in Allegheny County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of West End.
      • Bedford County
      • This West End is located in Bedford County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km] to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of West End.
      • Dauphin 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 West End [Dauphin County].
      • Potter 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 Pennsylvania community of West End [Potter County].
      • Schuylkill 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 Pennsylvania community of West End [Schuylkill County].
    • Saskatchewan
      • This West End lies 1,402 miles [2,256.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
    • Tennessee
      • Bledsoe County
      • This West End is located in Bledsoe County and lies 718 miles [1,155.5 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bledsoe County community of West End.
      • Cocke County
      • This West End is located in Cocke County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of West End.
    • Texas
      • Nueces 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 Texas community of West End [Nueces County].
      • Wharton 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 Texas community of West End [Wharton County].
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax 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 Virginia community of West End [Fairfax County].
      • Gloucester County
      • This West End is located in Gloucester County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<2> to the south southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of West End.
      • Henrico 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 Virginia community of West End [Henrico County].
      • Roanoke City
      • This West End is located in Roanoke City and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of West End.
      • Rockbridge 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 Virginia community of West End [Rockbridge County].
      • Staunton City
      • This West End is located in Staunton City and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Staunton City community of West End.
    • West Virginia
      • Marion County
      • This West End is located in Marion County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of West End.
      • Mingo 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 West Virginia community of West End [Mingo County].
      • Preston County
      • This West End is located in Preston County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km] to the southwest of the West End that is located in Otsego County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of West End.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West End ...

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.

  • Elm Grove
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Grove
    • Elm Grove is located in Otsego County
  • Fall Bridge
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fall Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall Bridge
    • Fall Bridge is located in Otsego County
  • Franklin
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
    • Franklin is located in Delaware County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franklin <5>
  • Lena
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lena have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lena
    • Lena is located in Otsego County
  • Mallory Corner
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallory Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallory Corner
    • Mallory Corner is located in Otsego County
  • Maple Grove
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
    • Maple Grove is located in Otsego County
  • Mount Vision
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Rootville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rootville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rootville
    • Rootville is located in Otsego County
  • Sand Hill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Hill
    • Sand Hill is located in Otsego County
  • Stetsonville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stetsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stetsonville
    • Stetsonville is located in Otsego County
  • Toll Corner
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toll Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toll Corner
    • Toll Corner is located in Otsego County
  • Treadwell
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treadwell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treadwell
    • Treadwell is located in Delaware County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Treadwell <5>

How Far From West End 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 West End to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Cooperstown, which is the Seat of Otsego County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<2> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from West End to Cooperstown, with an average speed<6> 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 five to six hours.
  • Albany, which is the State Capital of New York, lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 266 miles [428.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,667 miles [9,120.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,383 miles [10,272.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,258 miles [6,852.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Otsego County: www.otsegocounty.com/

The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.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 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 West End 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 drawn from Point A (ie- West End) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West End. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4687, Longitude: -75.0938       In this case, the coordinates for West End 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 West End, 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 West End 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 306.408 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.327 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.358 degrees.









 

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