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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).

When in West View, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West View 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 View:
    • 37.307635, -80.003373
    • 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 View
  • 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 View ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name West View.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named West View.

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

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Augusta County
      • This West View is located in Augusta County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of West View.
    • Goochland County
      • This West View is located in Goochland County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<1> to the east northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of West View.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This West View is located in Hillsborough County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<1> to the south southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of West View.
    • Maryland
      • Caroline County
      • This West View is located in Caroline County and lies 243 miles [391.1 km]<1> to the east northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caroline County community of West View.
    • Mississippi
      • Hinds County
      • This West View is located in Hinds County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of West View.
    • New Jersey
      • Bergen County
      • This West View is located in Bergen County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bergen County community of West View.
    • Ohio
      • Cuyahoga County
      • This West View is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the north northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of West View.
      • Trumbull County
      • This West View is located in Trumbull County and lies 273 miles [439.4 km] to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of West View.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This West View is located in Allegheny County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km]<1> to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of West View.
    • South Carolina
      • Abbeville County
      • This West View is located in Abbeville County and lies 244 miles [392.7 km]<1> to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Abbeville County community of West View.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This West View is located in Spartanburg County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km] to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of West View.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This West View is located in Hamilton County and lies 325 miles [523 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of West View.
      • Knox County
      • This West View is located in Knox County and lies 238 miles [383 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of West View.
    • Vermont
      • Chittenden County
      • This West View is located in Chittenden County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km]<1> to the north northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chittenden County community of West View.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West View ...

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.

  • Captains Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Grove
    • Captains Grove is located in Roanoke County
  • Cherry Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City
  • Covehaven Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covehaven Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covehaven Court
    • Covehaven Court is located in Roanoke City
  • Dale Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale Court
    • Dale Court is located in Salem City
  • Dawnwood Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawnwood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawnwood Forest
    • Dawnwood Forest is located in Roanoke City
  • Eden Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Park
    • Eden Park is located in Roanoke City
  • Edgelawn
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgelawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgelawn
    • Edgelawn is located in Roanoke City
  • Evans Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
    • Evans Hill is located in Salem City
  • Forest Lawn
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
    • Forest Lawn is located in Salem City
  • Forest Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
  • Foxwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxwood
    • Foxwood is located in Roanoke City
  • Glen Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Cove
    • Glen Cove is located in Roanoke County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Grove Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
      • Grove Park is located in Roanoke City
    • Hanging Rock
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanging Rock
      • Hanging Rock is located in Roanoke County
    • Hemlock Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hills
      • Hemlock Hills is located in Roanoke City
    • Heritage Acres
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
      • Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
    • Locust Grove Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove Park
      • Locust Grove Park is located in Salem City
    • Lone Oak
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak
      • Lone Oak is located in Roanoke City
    • Meadowview
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
      • Meadowview is located in Salem City
    • Medley
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medley
      • Medley is located in Roanoke City
    • Plainview
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
      • Plainview is located in Roanoke County
    • Rolling Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
      • Rolling Woods is located in Roanoke City
    • Rugby
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rugby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
      • Rugby is located in Roanoke City
    • Spring Garden
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
      • Spring Garden is located in Salem City
    • Summit Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills
      • Summit Hills is located in Roanoke City
    • Willow Green
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Green
      • Willow Green is located in Roanoke County
    • Woodside Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Park
      • Woodside Park is located in Salem City

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

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from West View to Richmond, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 195 miles [313.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,092 miles [9,804.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,797 miles [10,938.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,674 miles [7,522.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- West View) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West View. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3076, Longitude: -80.0034       In this case, the coordinates for West View have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 View to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.708 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.27 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.516 degrees.