Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Waterloo, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Waterloo and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Waterloo
- 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 Waterloo:
- 39.082791, -78.083888
- 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 Waterloo
- 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 Clarke County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Clarke County
- Since Waterloo is near Frederick County and also Warren County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Frederick County
- eBird sighting report for Warren 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 Waterloo ...
We found 56 communities that share the name Waterloo.
There are four communities within Virginia that are also named Waterloo.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 52 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 52 communities, 52 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Alexandria City
- Arlington County
- Fauquier County
- Hanover County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- DeKalb County
- This Waterloo is located in DeKalb County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Waterloo.
- Fayette County
- This Waterloo is located in Fayette County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Waterloo.
- Johnson County
- This Waterloo is located in Johnson County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Waterloo.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kingman 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 Kansas community of Waterloo [Kingman County].
- Lane 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 Kansas community of Waterloo [Lane County].
- Lyon 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 Kansas community of Waterloo [Lyon County].
- Kentucky
- Boone County
- This Waterloo is located in Boone County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<2> to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Waterloo.
- Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Waterloo [Pulaski County].
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Waterloo is located in Frederick County and lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Waterloo.
- Howard County
- This Waterloo is located in Howard County and lies 69 miles [111 km] to the east of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Waterloo.
- Saint Mary's County
- This Waterloo is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 91 miles [146.5 km] to the southeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Waterloo.
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Clark County
- This Waterloo is located in Clark County and lies 726 miles [1,168.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Waterloo.
- Lafayette County
- This Waterloo is located in Lafayette County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Waterloo.
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Douglas County
- This Waterloo is located in Douglas County and lies 970 miles [1,561.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Waterloo.
- Franklin County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Waterloo.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- This Waterloo lies 778 miles [1,252.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This Waterloo is located in Carroll County and lies 186 miles [299.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Waterloo.
- Fairfield 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 Ohio community of Waterloo [Fairfield County].
- Franklin County
- This Waterloo is located in Franklin County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km] to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Waterloo.
- Hancock County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Hancock County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Waterloo.
- Lawrence County
- This Waterloo is located in Lawrence County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Waterloo.
- Summit County
- This community is historic and although located in Summit County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Waterloo.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Bradford County
- This Waterloo is located in Bradford County and lies 210 miles [338 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Waterloo.
- Franklin County
- This Waterloo is located in Franklin County and lies 53 miles [85.3 km] to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Waterloo.
- Juniata County
- This Waterloo is located in Juniata County and lies 85 miles [136.8 km] to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Juniata County community of Waterloo.
- Quebec
- This Waterloo lies 517 miles [832 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Grayson 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 Waterloo [Grayson County].
- Williamson County
- This Waterloo is located in Williamson County and lies 1,235 miles [1,987.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Waterloo.
- Washington
- Stevens County
- This Waterloo is located in Stevens County and lies 2,071 miles [3,333 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Clarke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stevens County community of Waterloo.
- Walla Walla 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 Washington community of Waterloo [Walla Walla County].
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Waterloo ...
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.
- Berrys
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrys
- Berrys is located in Clarke County
- Bufflick Heights
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bufflick Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bufflick Heights
- Bufflick Heights is located in Frederick County
- Burnt Factory
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Factory have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Factory
- Burnt Factory is located in Frederick County
- Care Free Acres
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Care Free Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Care Free Acres
- Care Free Acres is located in Clarke County
- College Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
- College Park is located in Frederick County
- Fisher Hill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Hill
- Fisher Hill is located in Clarke County
- Green Acres
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Frederick County
- Greenway Court
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway Court
- Greenway Court is located in Clarke County
- Heritage Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
- Heritage Hills is located in Frederick County
- Lake Frederick
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Frederick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Frederick
- Lake Frederick is located in Frederick County
- Lockes Landing
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lockes Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockes Landing
- Lockes Landing is located in Clarke County
- Lost Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Corner
- Lost Corner is located in Clarke County
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- Mount Pleasant
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Clarke County
- Mountain Lake
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake
- Mountain Lake is located in Clarke County
- Paris Heights
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Heights
- Paris Heights is located in Clarke County
- Pyletown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - River Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Park
- River Park is located in Clarke County
- Rock Hall
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Rockcroft
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast) - Rockland
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest) - Rolling Fields
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Fields
- Rolling Fields is located in Frederick County
- Success
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Treadwell
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast) - Willow Lake
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Lake
- Willow Lake is located in Clarke County
- Mount Pleasant
How Far From Waterloo 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 Waterloo to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Waterloo and extending to:
- Berryville, which is the Seat of Clarke County, lies just to the Northeast.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<2> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Waterloo to Richmond, 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 57 miles [91.7 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,934 miles [9,549.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,642 miles [10,689.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,518 miles [7,271 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Waterloo. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Clarke County: www.co.clarke.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 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 Waterloo 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Waterloo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waterloo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0828, Longitude: -78.0839 |
| <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 Waterloo, 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 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 Waterloo 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 308.499 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.16 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.087 degrees. |