Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Timber Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Timber Ridge and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Timber Ridge
- 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 Timber Ridge:
- 36.295106, -82.442366
- 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 Timber Ridge
- 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 Washington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- Since Timber Ridge is near Carter County and also Unicoi County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Carter County
- eBird sighting report for Unicoi 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 Timber Ridge ...
We found 22 communities that share the name Timber Ridge.
There is one other community in Tennessee which is also named Timber Ridge.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 21 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Tennessee ...
- Greene County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Greene County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Timber Ridge.
- Greene County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Jefferson County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Timber Ridge.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<1> to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Timber Ridge.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Timber Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Timber Ridge.
- Georgia
- Troup County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Troup County and lies 273 miles [439.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Timber Ridge.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Cook County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Timber Ridge.
- DuPage 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 Illinois community of Timber Ridge [DuPage County].
- Henry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Henry County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km] to the northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Timber Ridge.
- McLean County
- This Timber Ridge is located in McLean County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km] to the northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Timber Ridge.
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This Timber Ridge is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 594 miles [956 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Timber Ridge.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Timber Ridge.
- Carroll County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Carroll County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km] to the northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Timber Ridge.
- Mississippi
- Harrison County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Harrison County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Timber Ridge.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 124 miles [199.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Timber Ridge.
- Pennsylvania
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Horry County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Timber Ridge.
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km] to the southeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- Virginia
- Frederick County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Frederick County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Timber Ridge.
- Goochland County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Goochland County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km] to the east northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockbridge County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockbridge County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km] to the east northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockingham County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockingham County and lies 241 miles [387.9 km] to the northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Timber Ridge.
- Wisconsin
- Kenosha County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Kenosha County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Timber Ridge.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Timber Ridge ...
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.
- Carter Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter Crossing
- Carter Crossing is located in Washington County
- Carter Sell
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter Sell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter Sell
- Carter Sell is located in Washington County
- Cherokee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Cherokee Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Gardens
- Cherokee Gardens is located in Washington County
- Cherokee Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
- Cherokee Hills is located in Washington County
- Colony Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
- Colony Park is located in Washington County
- Dove ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Ford Crossing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ford Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford Crossing
- Ford Crossing is located in Washington County
- Forest View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View
- Forest View is located in Washington County
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- Green Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
- Green Hill is located in Washington County
- Greenwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Mountain Home
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
- Mountain Home is located in Washington County
- Ramblewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
- Ramblewood is located in Washington County
- Skyline Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Heights
- Skyline Heights is located in Washington County
- Woodlawn
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Green Hill
How Far From Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Timber Ridge and extending to:
- Jonesborough, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the West.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 241 miles [387.9 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Timber Ridge to Nashville, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 10 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 345 miles [555.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,240 miles [10,042.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,948 miles [11,181.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,824 miles [7,763.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Timber Ridge. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.com/
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Timber Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Timber Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2951, Longitude: -82.4424 In this case, the coordinates for Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge 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 311.163 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.787 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.832 degrees. |