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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 Timber Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge:
    • 37.655147, -77.848329
    • 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
  • 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 are three communities within Virginia that are also named Timber Ridge.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Frederick County
      • This Timber Ridge is located in Frederick County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Timber Ridge.
    • Rockbridge County
      • This Timber Ridge is located in Rockbridge County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 72 miles [115.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Timber Ridge.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Timber Ridge is located in Jefferson County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<1> to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 610 miles [981.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 718 miles [1,155.5 km] to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 621 miles [999.4 km] to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 852 miles [1,371.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 128 miles [206 km] to the north northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 826 miles [1,329.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 231 miles [371.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 270 miles [434.5 km]<1> to the south of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland 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 250 miles [402.3 km] to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
    • Tennessee
      • Greene County
      • This Timber Ridge is located in Greene County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Timber Ridge.
      • Washington County
      • This Timber Ridge is located in Washington County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Timber Ridge.
    • Wisconsin
      • Kenosha County
      • This Timber Ridge is located in Kenosha County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Goochland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Timber Ridge.

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.

  • Amber Lake
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amber Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amber Lake
    • Amber Lake is located in Goochland County
  • Cedar Point
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Point
    • Cedar Point is located in Goochland County
  • Fine Creek Mills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fine Creek Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fine Creek Mills
    • Fine Creek Mills is located in Powhatan County
  • Fox Downs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Downs
    • Fox Downs is located in Goochland County
  • Hillcrest
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillcrest is located in Goochland County
  • Horsepen Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horsepen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horsepen Hills
    • Horsepen Hills is located in Goochland County
  • Hunters Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Woods
    • Hunters Woods is located in Goochland County
  • Irwin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irwin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irwin
    • Irwin is located in Goochland County
  • Lee
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee
    • Lee is located in Goochland County
  • Maidens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Maidens Forest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maidens Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maidens Forest
    • Maidens Forest is located in Goochland County
  • Mayos Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayos Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayos Woods
    • Mayos Woods is located in Goochland County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Oilville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oilville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oilville
      • Oilville is located in Goochland County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oilville <4>
    • Pleasant Green
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Green
      • Pleasant Green is located in Goochland County
    • Poplar Forest
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Forest
      • Poplar Forest is located in Goochland County
    • Smokey Hollow
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smokey Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smokey Hollow
      • Smokey Hollow is located in Goochland County
    • Strawberry Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Run
      • Strawberry Run is located in Goochland County
    • Three Oaks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Oaks
      • Three Oaks is located in Goochland County

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:

  • Goochland, which is the Seat of Goochland County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Timber Ridge to Richmond, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 96 miles [154.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,985 miles [9,631.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,687 miles [10,761.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,565 miles [7,346.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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 Goochland County: www.co.goochland.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line 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: 37.6551, Longitude: -77.8483       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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Timber Ridge 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 308.432 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.867 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.513 degrees.




 

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