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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 Ross, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ross and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Ross:
    • 47.647876, -122.362350
    • 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 Ross
  • 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 Ross ...

We found 38 communities that share the name Ross.

Within Washington, the name Ross is unique.

Beyond Washington, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 36 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai 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 Arizona community of Ross [Yavapai County].
    • Arkansas
      • Pope County
      • This Ross is located in Pope County and lies 1,709 miles [2,750.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Ross.
    • California
      • Marin County
      • This Ross is located in Marin County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<2> to the south of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marin County community of Ross.
      • Sonoma County
      • This Ross is located in Sonoma County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km] to the south of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Ross.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Ross is located in Sussex County and lies 2,395 miles [3,854.4 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Ross.
    • Georgia
      • Crisp 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 Georgia community of Ross [Crisp County].
      • Madison County
      • This Ross is located in Madison County and lies 2,226 miles [3,582.4 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Ross.
      • Wayne 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 Georgia community of Ross [Wayne County].
    • Indiana
      • Lake County
      • This Ross is located in Lake County and lies 1,755 miles [2,824.4 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Ross.
      • Vigo 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 Indiana community of Ross [Vigo County].
    • Iowa
      • Audubon County
      • This Ross is located in Audubon County and lies 1,398 miles [2,249.9 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Audubon County community of Ross.
    • Kansas
      • Cherokee 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 Ross [Cherokee County].
      • Leavenworth 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 Ross [Leavenworth County].
      • Miami 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 Ross [Miami County].
    • Kentucky
      • Campbell County
      • This Ross is located in Campbell County and lies 1,978 miles [3,183.3 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Ross.
      • Carter County
      • This Ross is located in Carter County and lies 2,059 miles [3,313.6 km] to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Ross.
    • Manitoba
      • This Ross lies 1,184 miles [1,905.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
    • Michigan
      • Kent County
      • This Ross is located in Kent County and lies 1,797 miles [2,892 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Ross.
      • Marquette 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 Michigan community of Ross [Marquette County].
    • Minnesota
      • Kittson 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 Minnesota community of Ross [Kittson County].
      • Polk County
      • This Ross is located in Polk County and lies 1,184 miles [1,905.5 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Ross.
      • Roseau County
      • This Ross is located in Roseau County and lies 1,212 miles [1,950.5 km] to the east northeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roseau County community of Ross.
      • Waseca 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 Minnesota community of Ross [Waseca County].
    • Missouri
      • Oregon 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 Missouri community of Ross [Oregon County].
    • Montana
      • Silver Bow 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 Montana community of Ross [Silver Bow County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Ross lies 2,572 miles [4,139.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
    • North Dakota
      • Foster 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 North Dakota community of Ross [Foster County].
      • Mountrail County
      • This Ross is located in Mountrail County and lies 914 miles [1,470.9 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mountrail County community of Ross.
    • Ohio
      • Butler County
      • This Ross is located in Butler County and lies 1,953 miles [3,143 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Ross.
    • Oregon
      • Umatilla County
      • This Ross is located in Umatilla County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km]<2> to the southeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Umatilla County community of Ross.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania community of Ross [Allegheny County].
      • Lycoming 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 Pennsylvania community of Ross [Lycoming County].
    • Texas
      • Brazoria County
      • This Ross is located in Brazoria County and lies 1,925 miles [3,098 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Ross.
      • McLennan County
      • This Ross is located in McLennan County and lies 1,720 miles [2,768.1 km] to the east southeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLennan County community of Ross.
    • Virginia
      • Stafford 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 Virginia community of Ross [Stafford County].
    • West Virginia
      • Wetzel County
      • This Ross is located in Wetzel County and lies 2,130 miles [3,427.9 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wetzel County community of Ross.
    • Wisconsin
      • Vernon County
      • This Ross is located in Vernon County and lies 1,542 miles [2,481.6 km]<2> to the east of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon County community of Ross.
    • Wyoming
      • Converse County
      • This Ross is located in Converse County and lies 845 miles [1,359.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Ross that is located in King County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Converse County community of Ross.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ross ...

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.

  • Belltown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
    • Belltown is located in King County
  • Crown Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown Hill
    • Crown Hill is located in King County
  • Edgewater ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
    • Edgewater is located in King County
  • Edgewater Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Park
    • Edgewater Park is located in King County
  • Green Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Lake
    • Green Lake is located in King County
  • Greenwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in King County
  • Loyal Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loyal Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyal Heights
    • Loyal Heights is located in King County
  • Mapleleaf
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleleaf
    • Mapleleaf is located in King County
  • Meridian
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meridian have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meridian
    • Meridian is located in King County
  • Portage Bay
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portage Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portage Bay
    • Portage Bay is located in King County
  • Queen Anne
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Anne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Anne
    • Queen Anne is located in King County
  • Sunset Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hill
    • Sunset Hill is located in King County
  • University
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University is located in King County

How Far From Ross to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Ross to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Ross once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Ross and extending to:

  • Seattle, which is the Seat of King County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Olympia, which is the State Capital of Washington, lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Ross to Olympia, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,321 miles [3,735.3 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 91 days and walking would take 132 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,771 miles [10,896.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,533 miles [12,123.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,658 miles [9,105.7 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>

The official website for King County: www.metrokc.gov/

The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.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 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 Ross 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- Ross) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ross. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.6479, Longitude: -122.3624       In this case, the coordinates for Ross have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Ross, 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 Ross 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 340.90 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.462 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 327.775 degrees.









 

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