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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 Briarwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Briarwood 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 Briarwood:
- 39.033722, -76.462183
- 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 Briarwood
- 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 Briarwood 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 Briarwood
Communities Also Named Briarwood ...
We found 36 communities that are also named Briarwood.
There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Briarwood.
Beyond Maryland, we know of 33 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Calvert County
- This Briarwood is located in Calvert County and lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Briarwood.
- Charles County
- This Briarwood is located in Charles County and lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Briarwood.
- Prince George's County
- This Briarwood is located in Prince George's County and lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the west of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Briarwood.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Briarwood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Briarwood.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Briarwood [Pulaski County].
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Briarwood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 832 miles [1,339 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Briarwood.
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Briarwood is located in Bibb County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Briarwood.
- Clayton County
- This Briarwood is located in Clayton County and lies 581 miles [935 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Briarwood.
- Columbia County
- This Briarwood is located in Columbia County and lies 493 miles [793.4 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Briarwood.
- Coweta County
- This Briarwood is located in Coweta County and lies 600 miles [965.6 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coweta County community of Briarwood.
- Fulton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Briarwood [Fulton County].
- Hall County
- This Briarwood is located in Hall County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Briarwood.
- Muscogee County
- This Briarwood is located in Muscogee County and lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Briarwood.
- Illinois
- Ogle County
- This Briarwood is located in Ogle County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ogle County community of Briarwood.
- Indiana
- Morgan County
- This Briarwood is located in Morgan County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km]<1> to the west of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Briarwood.
- Kentucky
- Jefferson County
- This Briarwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<1> to the west of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Briarwood.
- Mississippi
- Lee County
- This Briarwood is located in Lee County and lies 754 miles [1,213.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Briarwood.
- Lowndes County
- This Briarwood is located in Lowndes County and lies 765 miles [1,231.1 km] to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lowndes County community of Briarwood.
- North Carolina
- Pasquotank County
- This Briarwood is located in Pasquotank County and lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the south of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pasquotank County community of Briarwood.
- North Dakota
- Cass County
- This Briarwood is located in Cass County and lies 1,154 miles [1,857.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Briarwood.
- Oregon
- Clackamas County
- This Briarwood is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,369 miles [3,812.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Briarwood.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Briarwood is located in Berks County and lies 85 miles [136.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Briarwood.
- Bucks County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Briarwood [Bucks County].
- South Carolina
- Dorchester County
- This Briarwood is located in Dorchester County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Briarwood.
- Horry County
- This Briarwood is located in Horry County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km] to the south southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Briarwood.
- Pickens County
- This Briarwood is located in Pickens County and lies 462 miles [743.5 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Briarwood.
- Richland County
- This Briarwood is located in Richland County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km] to the southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Briarwood.
- Tennessee
- Coffee County
- This Briarwood is located in Coffee County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Briarwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Briarwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km] to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Briarwood.
- Rutherford County
- This Briarwood is located in Rutherford County and lies 580 miles [933.4 km] to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Briarwood.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Briarwood is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,871 miles [3,011.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Briarwood.
- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- This Briarwood is located in Albemarle County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Briarwood.
- Augusta County
- This Briarwood is located in Augusta County and lies 150 miles [241.4 km] to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Briarwood.
- Bristol City
- This Briarwood is located in Bristol City and lies 352 miles [566.5 km] to the west southwest of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Briarwood.
- Portsmouth City
- This Briarwood is located in Portsmouth City and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the south of the Briarwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Briarwood.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Briarwood [Washington County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Briarwood ...
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
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Admirals Walk is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Admirals Walk
- Arnold
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Birchwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
- Captains Choice
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Captains Choice is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Choice
- Cedarwood Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Cedarwood Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Cove
- Cherrywood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Cherrywood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
- Deer Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Deer Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
- Ferry Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Ferry Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Farms
- Forest Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Forest Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Meadows
- Great Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Great Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Meadows
- Greenholly
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Greenholly is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenholly
- Harbour Glen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Harbour Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Glen
- Continue List (21 more) ...
- Hickory Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hidden Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Hidden Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
- Hidden Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Hidden Point is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Point
- Hidden Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Hidden Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
- Indian Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Indian Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Landhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Landhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landhaven
- Lark Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Lark Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lark Hill
- Longview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Longview is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
- Martins Cove Farm
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Martins Cove Farm is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Cove Farm
- Pleasant Plains
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Pleasant Plains is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
- Podickery Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Podickery Point is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Podickery Point
- Providence ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Providence is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
- Providence Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Providence Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cove
- Raintree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Raintree is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree
- Round View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Round View is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round View
- Skidmore
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Skidmore is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skidmore
- Tanglewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Terrace Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Terrace Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
- Walnut Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Walnut Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
- Whispering Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Whispering Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
- Woods Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Woods Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Landing
How Far From Briarwood 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 Briarwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Briarwood and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south southwest (SSW).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Briarwood 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 5,867 miles [9,442 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,571 miles [10,575 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,449 miles [7,160 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Briarwood) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <2> | 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 Briarwood 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. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Briarwood 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 Briarwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0337, Longitude: -76.4622 In this case, the coordinates for Briarwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.542 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.065 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.42 degrees. |
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