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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 Willow Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs:
    • 38.839835, -77.404709
    • 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 Willow Springs
  • 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 Willow Springs ...

We found 29 communities that share the name Willow Springs.

There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Willow Springs.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Russell County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Russell County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Willow Springs.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Elmore County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Elmore County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Willow Springs.
    • Arizona
      • Coconino County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Coconino County and lies 1,859 miles [2,991.8 km]<1> to the west of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coconino County community of Willow Springs.
    • California
      • Kern County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Willow Springs [Kern County].
      • Lassen County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Willow Springs [Lassen County].
      • Mono County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Mono County and lies 2,238 miles [3,601.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mono County community of Willow Springs.
      • Tuolumne County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Tuolumne County and lies 2,297 miles [3,696.7 km] to the west northwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuolumne County community of Willow Springs.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,480 miles [2,381.8 km]<1> to the west of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Willow Springs.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Cook County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Willow Springs.
    • Kansas
      • Douglas County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Willow Springs [Douglas County].
      • Franklin 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 Willow Springs [Franklin County].
      • Mitchell 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 Willow Springs [Mitchell County].
    • Missouri
      • Howell County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Howell County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km]<1> to the west of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howell County community of Willow Springs.
    • Nebraska
      • Garfield County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Willow Springs [Garfield County].
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Willow Springs.
    • New Mexico
      • Union County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Willow Springs [Union County].
    • North Carolina
      • Johnston County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Johnston County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnston County community of Willow Springs.
      • Wake County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Wake County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km] to the south southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Willow Springs.
    • Oklahoma
      • Oklahoma County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oklahoma community of Willow Springs [Oklahoma County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Columbia County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Columbia County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Willow Springs.
      • Westmoreland County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Willow Springs [Westmoreland County].
    • Tennessee
      • Hamblen County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Hamblen County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Willow Springs.
    • Texas
      • Fayette County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Fayette County and lies 1,249 miles [2,010.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Willow Springs.
      • Gregg County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Willow Springs [Gregg County].
      • Rains County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Rains County and lies 1,105 miles [1,778.3 km] to the west southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rains County community of Willow Springs.
      • San Jacinto County
      • This Willow Springs is located in San Jacinto County and lies 1,154 miles [1,857.2 km] to the west southwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Jacinto County community of Willow Springs.
    • West Virginia
      • Ohio County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Willow Springs [Ohio County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Waukesha County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Waukesha County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Willow Springs.
    • Wyoming
      • Crook County
      • This Willow Springs is located in Crook County and lies 1,424 miles [2,291.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Willow Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crook County community of Willow Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Willow Springs ...

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.

  • Crystal Springs
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Springs
    • Crystal Springs is located in Fairfax County
  • Joyce Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce Heights
    • Joyce Heights is located in Fairfax City
  • Lee-Hi Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee-Hi Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee-Hi Village
    • Lee-Hi Village is located in Fairfax County
  • Lees Corner
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Corner
    • Lees Corner is located in Fairfax County
  • Lewis Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Park
    • Lewis Park is located in Fairfax County
  • Lincoln Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
    • Lincoln Park is located in Fairfax County
  • London Towne
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for London Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London Towne
    • London Towne is located in Fairfax County
  • Navy
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Navy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Navy
    • Navy is located in Fairfax County
  • Orchard Bridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Bridge
    • Orchard Bridge is located in Fairfax County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Random Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Hills
      • Random Hills is located in Fairfax County
    • Station Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Station Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Station Hills
      • Station Hills is located in Fairfax County
    • Uniontown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uniontown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Fairfax County
    • Yorkshire
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Park
      • Yorkshire Park is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Village
      • Yorkshire Village is located in Prince William County

How Far From Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Willow Springs to Richmond, with an average speed<5>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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east (E). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,915 miles [9,519.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,621 miles [10,655.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,498 miles [7,238.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Willow Springs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Fairfax County: www.co.fairfax.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- Willow Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Willow Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8398, Longitude: -77.4047       In this case, the coordinates for Willow Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Willow Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Willow Springs 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.
<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 Willow Springs 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 308.11 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.681 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.891 degrees.




 

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