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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 Arnold, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Arnold 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 Arnold:
- 39.032055, -76.502740
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Arnold
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- Since Arnold is near Queen Anne's County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Queen Anne's County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Arnold
Communities Also Named Arnold ...
We found 39 communities that are also named Arnold.
Within Maryland, the name Arnold is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of 39 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 39 communities, 37 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Wilcox 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 Alabama community of Arnold [Wilcox County].
- British Columbia
- 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 British Columbia community of Arnold.
- California
- Calaveras County
- This Arnold is located in Calaveras County and lies 2,342 miles [3,769.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calaveras County community of Arnold.
- Mendocino County
- This Arnold is located in Mendocino County and lies 2,477 miles [3,986.3 km] to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Arnold.
- Stanislaus 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 California community of Arnold [Stanislaus County].
- Georgia
- 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 Georgia community of Arnold [Cherokee County].
- Dougherty 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 Arnold [Dougherty County].
- Fulton 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 Arnold [Fulton County].
- Hancock 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 Arnold [Hancock County].
- Milton 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 Arnold [Milton County].
- Ware 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 Arnold [Ware County].
- Illinois
- Carroll County
- This Arnold is located in Carroll County and lies 750 miles [1,207 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Arnold.
- Morgan County
- This Arnold is located in Morgan County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km] to the west of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Arnold.
- Iowa
- Humboldt County
- This Arnold is located in Humboldt County and lies 957 miles [1,540.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Arnold.
- Kansas
- Brown 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 Arnold [Brown County].
- Labette 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 Arnold [Labette County].
- Ness County
- This Arnold is located in Ness County and lies 1,263 miles [2,032.6 km]<2> to the west of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ness County community of Arnold.
- Kentucky
- Ohio County
- This Arnold is located in Ohio County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<2> to the west of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Arnold.
- Union County
- This Arnold is located in Union County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km] to the west of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Arnold.
- Maine
- Penobscot 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 Maine community of Arnold [Penobscot County].
- Massachusetts
- Suffolk 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 Massachusetts community of Arnold [Suffolk County].
- Michigan
- Bay 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 Arnold [Bay County].
- Marquette County
- This Arnold is located in Marquette County and lies 738 miles [1,187.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marquette County community of Arnold.
- Menominee 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 Michigan community of Arnold [Menominee County].
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- This Arnold is located in Saint Louis County and lies 953 miles [1,533.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Arnold.
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- This Arnold is located in Jefferson County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km]<2> to the west of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Arnold.
- Montana
- Gallatin County
- This Arnold is located in Gallatin County and lies 1,821 miles [2,930.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallatin County community of Arnold.
- Nebraska
- Custer County
- This Arnold is located in Custer County and lies 1,255 miles [2,019.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Custer County community of Arnold.
- Nevada
- Elko County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Arnold.
- North Carolina
- Davidson County
- This Arnold is located in Davidson County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km]<2> to the southwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Arnold.
- North Dakota
- Burleigh County
- This Arnold is located in Burleigh County and lies 1,333 miles [2,145.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burleigh County community of Arnold.
- Nova Scotia
- This Arnold lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- Ohio
- Union County
- This Arnold is located in Union County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Arnold.
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong 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 Arnold [Armstrong County].
- Westmoreland County
- This Arnold is located in Westmoreland County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Arnold.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Arnold is located in Collin County and lies 1,171 miles [1,884.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Arnold.
- West Virginia
- Brooke County
- This Arnold is located in Brooke County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brooke County community of Arnold.
- Lewis County
- This Arnold is located in Lewis County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km] to the west of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Arnold.
- Wisconsin
- Chippewa County
- This Arnold is located in Chippewa County and lies 855 miles [1,376 km]<2> to the northwest of the Arnold that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chippewa County community of Arnold.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Arnold ...
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.
- Admirals Walk
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Admirals Walk is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Admirals Walk
- Birchwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
- Captains Choice
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Captains Choice is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Choice
- Cherrywood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cherrywood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
- Crystal Beach
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Crystal Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Beach
- Deer Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Deer Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
- Divinity Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Divinity Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divinity Cove
- Downs on the Severn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Downs on the Severn is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs on the Severn
- Dreams Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Dreams Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dreams Landing
- Evans Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Evans Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
- Fernbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Fernbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernbrook
- Ferry Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Ferry Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Farms
- Continue List (27 more) ...
- Forest Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Forest Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Meadows
- Great Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Great Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Meadows
- Greenholly
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Greenholly is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenholly
- Harbour Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Harbour Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Glen
- Hickory Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hidden Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hidden Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
- Hidden Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Hidden Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
- Indian Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Indian Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Jones
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jones is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
- Joyce
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Joyce is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce
- Landhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Landhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landhaven
- Lark Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Lark Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lark Hill
- Lincoln Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Lincoln Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
- Little John
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Little John is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little John
- Longview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Longview is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
- Maid Marion
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Maid Marion is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maid Marion
- Mariners Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Mariners Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariners Cove
- Martins Cove Farm
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Martins Cove Farm is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Cove Farm
- Oak Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Oak Grove is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
- Raintree
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Raintree is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree
- Ravenshead
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Ravenshead is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenshead
- Robin Hood Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Robin Hood Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Hill
- Round Bay
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Round Bay is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bay
- Tanglewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Terrace Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Terrace Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
- Twin Harbors
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Twin Harbors is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Harbors
- Whispering Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Whispering Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
How Far From Arnold 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 Arnold to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Arnold and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south (S).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 30 miles [48.3 km]<2> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Arnold to White House, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,869 miles [9,445.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,573 miles [10,578.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,451 miles [7,163.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Arnold 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Arnold) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Arnold, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Arnold to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Arnold. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0321, Longitude: -76.5027 In this case, the coordinates for Arnold have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.566 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.092 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.437 degrees. |
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