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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 Brunswick, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brunswick 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 Brunswick:
    • 39.314368, -77.628055
    • 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 Brunswick
  • 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 Brunswick ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Brunswick.

Within Maryland, the name Brunswick is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 21 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • British Columbia
      • This Brunswick lies 2,506 miles [4,033 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
    • Connecticut
      • Windham County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Windham County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windham County community of Brunswick.
    • Georgia
      • Glynn County
      • This Brunswick is located in Glynn County and lies 604 miles [972 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glynn County community of Brunswick.
    • Illinois
      • Shelby 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 Illinois community of Brunswick [Shelby County].
    • Indiana
      • Clay County
      • This Brunswick is located in Clay County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<1> to the west of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Brunswick.
      • Lake County
      • This Brunswick is located in Lake County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km] to the west northwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Brunswick.
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This Brunswick is located in Cumberland County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Brunswick.
    • Michigan
      • Muskegon County
      • This Brunswick is located in Muskegon County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskegon County community of Brunswick.
    • Minnesota
      • Kanabec County
      • This Brunswick is located in Kanabec County and lies 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanabec County community of Brunswick.
    • Mississippi
      • Warren County
      • This Brunswick is located in Warren County and lies 882 miles [1,419.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Brunswick.
    • Missouri
      • Chariton County
      • This Brunswick is located in Chariton County and lies 826 miles [1,329.3 km]<1> to the west of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chariton County community of Brunswick.
    • Nebraska
      • Antelope County
      • This Brunswick is located in Antelope County and lies 1,080 miles [1,738.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Antelope County community of Brunswick.
    • Nevada
      • Carson City
      • 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 Nevada community of Brunswick [Carson City].
      • Ormsby County
      • This community is historic and although located in Ormsby County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ormsby County community of Brunswick.
    • New Mexico
      • Dona Ana 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 Mexico community of Brunswick [Dona Ana County].
    • New York
      • Rensselaer County
      • This Brunswick is located in Rensselaer County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Brunswick.
    • North Carolina
      • Columbus County
      • This Brunswick is located in Columbus County and lies 352 miles [566.5 km]<1> to the south of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbus County community of Brunswick.
      • Randolph 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 North Carolina community of Brunswick [Randolph County].
    • Ohio
      • Medina County
      • This Brunswick is located in Medina County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Medina County community of Brunswick.
    • Ontario
      • This Brunswick lies 341 miles [548.8 km]<1> to the north of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
    • Tennessee
      • Shelby County
      • This Brunswick is located in Shelby County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Brunswick.
    • Texas
      • Cherokee County
      • This Brunswick is located in Cherokee County and lies 1,113 miles [1,791.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Brunswick.
    • Virginia
      • Brunswick County
      • This Brunswick is located in Brunswick County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km]<1> to the south of the Brunswick that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of Brunswick.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Brunswick ...

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.

  • Boss Arnold Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boss Arnold Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boss Arnold Village
    • Boss Arnold Village is located in Frederick County
  • Britain
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Britain
    • Britain is located in Loudoun County (VA)
  • Copperfield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
    • Copperfield is located in Frederick County
  • Corner House
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner House have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner House
    • Corner House is located in Frederick County
  • Furnace Mountain
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furnace Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furnace Mountain
    • Furnace Mountain is located in Loudoun County (VA)
  • Georges Mill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georges Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georges Mill
    • Georges Mill is located in Loudoun County (VA)
  • Harpers Ferry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Lewis Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Mill
    • Lewis Mill is located in Frederick County
  • Lower Town
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
    • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County (WV)
  • Merry Midnight
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merry Midnight have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Midnight
    • Merry Midnight is located in Frederick County
  • Milltown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
    • Milltown is located in Loudoun County (VA)
  • Olive
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive
    • Olive is located in Frederick County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Petersville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersville
      • Petersville is located in Frederick County
    • Potomac Overlook
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Overlook
      • Potomac Overlook is located in Frederick County
    • Rice
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rice have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rice
      • Rice is located in Frederick County
    • Roundtree
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roundtree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roundtree
      • Roundtree is located in Frederick County
    • Sandy Hook
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Washington County
    • Shoemaker
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoemaker have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoemaker
      • Shoemaker is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Slabtown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slabtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slabtown
      • Slabtown is located in Frederick County
    • Springview
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springview
      • Springview is located in Frederick County
    • Sunrise
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
      • Sunrise is located in Frederick County

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

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

  • Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Brunswick to Frederick, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 65 miles [104.6 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 42 miles [67.6 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,905 miles [9,503.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,613 miles [10,642.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,489 miles [7,224.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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- Brunswick) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brunswick. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3144, Longitude: -77.6281    
<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 Brunswick, 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 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 308.214 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.872 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.805 degrees.









 

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