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

When in Ellsworth, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth:
    • 45.604007, -122.564261
    • 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 Ellsworth
  • 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 Ellsworth ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Ellsworth.

Within Washington, the name Ellsworth is unique.

Beyond Washington, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Logan County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Ellsworth [Logan County].
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Litchfield County and lies 2,427 miles [3,905.9 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Ellsworth.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Hillsborough County and lies 2,502 miles [4,026.6 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Ellsworth.
      • Lake 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 Florida community of Ellsworth [Lake County].
    • Georgia
      • Union 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 Georgia community of Ellsworth [Union County].
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Cook County and lies 1,737 miles [2,795.4 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Ellsworth.
      • McLean County
      • This Ellsworth is located in McLean County and lies 1,731 miles [2,785.8 km] to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Ellsworth.
    • Indiana
      • Dubois County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Dubois County and lies 1,887 miles [3,036.8 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dubois County community of Ellsworth.
    • Iowa
      • Hamilton County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Hamilton County and lies 1,450 miles [2,333.5 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Ellsworth.
    • Kansas
      • Ellsworth County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Ellsworth County and lies 1,326 miles [2,134 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ellsworth County community of Ellsworth.
    • Louisiana
      • Terrebonne Parish
      • This Ellsworth is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 2,034 miles [3,273.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Ellsworth.
    • Maine
      • Hancock County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Hancock County and lies 2,585 miles [4,160.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Ellsworth.
    • Michigan
      • Antrim County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Antrim County and lies 1,793 miles [2,885.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Antrim County community of Ellsworth.
    • Minnesota
      • Nobles County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Nobles County and lies 1,307 miles [2,103.4 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nobles County community of Ellsworth.
    • Missouri
      • Texas County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Texas County and lies 1,664 miles [2,677.9 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Texas County community of Ellsworth.
    • Nebraska
      • Sheridan County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Sheridan County and lies 1,036 miles [1,667.3 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sheridan County community of Ellsworth.
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Ellsworth [Nye County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Grafton County and lies 2,453 miles [3,947.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grafton County community of Ellsworth.
    • New York
      • Cayuga 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 New York community of Ellsworth [Cayuga County].
    • Ohio
      • Jackson County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Jackson County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Ellsworth.
      • Mahoning County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Mahoning County and lies 2,095 miles [3,371.6 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mahoning County community of Ellsworth.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Washington County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Washington County and lies 2,159 miles [3,474.6 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Ellsworth.
    • South Dakota
      • Clark 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 South Dakota community of Ellsworth [Clark County].
    • Texas
      • Grayson County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Grayson County and lies 1,596 miles [2,568.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Ellsworth.
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk City
      • 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 Virginia community of Ellsworth [Norfolk City].
    • West Virginia
      • Ellsworth #
      • 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 West Virginia community of Ellsworth.
    • Wisconsin
      • Pierce County
      • This Ellsworth is located in Pierce County and lies 1,457 miles [2,344.8 km]<2> to the east of the Ellsworth that is located in Clark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Ellsworth.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ellsworth ...

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.

  • Champ
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champ have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
    • Champ is located in Multnomah County (OR)
  • Evergreen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Clark County
  • Fir
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fir have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fir
    • Fir is located in Multnomah County (OR)
  • Fisher
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher
    • Fisher is located in Clark County
  • Five Corners
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Corners
    • Five Corners is located in Clark County
  • Graham
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graham have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
    • Graham is located in Multnomah County (OR)
  • Hazel Dell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Hemlock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock
    • Hemlock is located in Multnomah County (OR)
  • Image
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Image have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Image
    • Image is located in Clark County
  • Minnehaha
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnehaha have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnehaha
    • Minnehaha is located in Clark County
  • Officers Row
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Officers Row have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Officers Row
    • Officers Row is located in Clark County
  • Orchards
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Walnut Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
    • Walnut Grove is located in Clark County

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

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

  • Vancouver, which is the Seat of Clark County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Olympia, which is the State Capital of Washington, lies 100 miles [160.9 km]<2> to the north (N). If you could drive a straight line from Ellsworth to Olympia, with an average speed<6>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 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,340 miles [3,765.9 km] to the east (E). Driving would take 5 days, a buggy would take 92 days and walking would take 133 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,907 miles [11,115.7 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,670 miles [12,343.7 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,782 miles [9,305.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<10>

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

The official website for Clark County: www.co.clark.wa.us/

The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Ellsworth, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ellsworth) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ellsworth. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.6040, Longitude: -122.5643       In this case, the coordinates for Ellsworth have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Ellsworth 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Ellsworth to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 340.962 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.432 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 328.044 degrees.









 

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