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 ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Brookfield
- 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:
- 39.853233, -75.596638
- 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
- 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 Chester County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Chester County
- Since Brookfield is near Delaware County and also New Castle County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Delaware County
- eBird sighting report for New Castle 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 Brookfield ...
We found 38 communities that share the name Brookfield.
There are two communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Brookfield.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 33 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
- Allegheny 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 Brookfield [Allegheny County].
- Tioga County
- This Brookfield is located in Tioga County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Brookfield.
- Allegheny County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Baca 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 Colorado community of Brookfield [Baca County].
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- This Brookfield is located in Fairfield County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 52 miles [83.7 km]<2> to the south of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 727 miles [1,170 km]<2> to the southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 549 miles [883.5 km]<2> to the west of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Brookfield.
- Manitoba
- This Brookfield lies 1,219 miles [1,961.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Brookfield is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km]<2> to the southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 56 miles [90.1 km] to the west southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 244 miles [392.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 510 miles [820.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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.<1> 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 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<2> to the west of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Brookfield.
- Nebraska
- Platte County
- This community is historic<3> 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 346 miles [556.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 30 miles [48.3 km]<2> to the east of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 204 miles [328.3 km]<2> to the north of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 238 miles [383 km] to the north of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Brookfield.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Brookfield lies 1,252 miles [2,014.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Brookfield is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<2> to the southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Brookfield.
- New Hanover County
- This Brookfield is located in New Hanover County and lies 405 miles [651.8 km] to the south southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Brookfield.
- Nova Scotia
- This Brookfield lies 727 miles [1,170 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- This community is historic<3> 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 277 miles [445.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 638 miles [1,026.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Brookfield lies 763 miles [1,227.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- Rhode Island
- Providence 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 Rhode Island community of Brookfield [Providence County].
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Brookfield is located in Hamilton County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 847 miles [1,363.1 km] to the west southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 1,907 miles [3,069 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 327 miles [526.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 118 miles [189.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 144 miles [231.7 km] to the southwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 2,421 miles [3,896.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester 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 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Brookfield that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Brookfield.
- Colorado
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.
- Beau Tree
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Beaver Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Valley
- Beaver Valley is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Burnt Mills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Mills
- Burnt Mills is located in Chester County
- Concord Hunt
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord Hunt
- Concord Hunt is located in Delaware County
- Delaware Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Heights
- Delaware Heights is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Edenridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Elam
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Fair Meadow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadow
- Fair Meadow is located in Chester County
- Fairville
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Fieldpoint
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fieldpoint have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fieldpoint
- Fieldpoint is located in Chester County
- Fox Lair
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Heartsease
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heartsease have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heartsease
- Heartsease is located in Chester County
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Keepsake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Longwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Mount Cuba
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Cuba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Cuba
- Mount Cuba is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mount Cuba
- From Brookfield to Mount Cuba
- Owls Nest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Painters Crossroads
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Painters Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Painters Crossroads
- Painters Crossroads is located in Delaware County
- Red Lion
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Rockland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
- Rockland is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockland <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockland
- From Brookfield to Rockland
- Rosedale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Seal
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Seal. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seal
- Seal is located in Chester County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Seal
- From Brookfield to Seal
- Swallow Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallow Hill
- Swallow Hill is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Walnut Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
- Walnut Ridge is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Keepsake
How Far From Brookfield 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 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:
- West Chester, which is the Seat of Chester County, lies just to the North.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<2> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Brookfield to Harrisburg, with an average speed<7>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 101 miles [162.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,796 miles [9,327.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,502 miles [10,464 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,379 miles [7,047.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 Chester County: www.chesco.org/
The official website for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 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. |
| <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 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: 39.8532, Longitude: -75.5966 In this case, the coordinates for Brookfield 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 Brookfield, 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> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.968 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.542 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.721 degrees. |