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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 Broadview, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Broadview 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 Broadview:
    • 39.493164, -76.305514
    • 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 Broadview
  • 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 Broadview ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Broadview.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Broadview.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 23 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Prince George's County
      • This Broadview is located in Prince George's County and lies 57 miles [91.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Broadview.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Broadview is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Broadview.
    • British Columbia
      • This Broadview lies 2,195 miles [3,532.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Broadview is located in Broward County and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Broadview.
    • Georgia
      • 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 Broadview [Fulton County].
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Broadview is located in Cook County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Broadview.
    • Indiana
      • Grant 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 Indiana community of Broadview [Grant County].
      • Lawrence 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 Indiana community of Broadview [Lawrence County].
      • Monroe County
      • This Broadview is located in Monroe County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km]<1> to the west of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Broadview.
    • Kansas
      • Saline County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Saline County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Broadview.
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • This Broadview is located in Caddo Parish and lies 1,093 miles [1,759 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Broadview.
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Broadview [East Baton Rouge Parish].
    • Montana
      • Yellowstone County
      • This Broadview is located in Yellowstone County and lies 1,699 miles [2,734.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yellowstone County community of Broadview.
    • New Mexico
      • Curry County
      • This Broadview is located in Curry County and lies 1,509 miles [2,428.5 km]<1> to the west of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Curry County community of Broadview.
    • North Carolina
      • Buncombe County
      • This Broadview is located in Buncombe County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Broadview.
      • Guilford County
      • This Broadview is located in Guilford County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km] to the southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Broadview.
      • Iredell County
      • This Broadview is located in Iredell County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km] to the southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Broadview.
    • Ohio
      • Summit County
      • This Broadview is located in Summit County and lies 304 miles [489.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Broadview.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Broadview is located in Allegheny County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Broadview.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Broadview lies 1,476 miles [2,375.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
    • Tennessee
      • Crockett County
      • This Broadview is located in Crockett County and lies 750 miles [1,207 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crockett County community of Broadview.
      • Franklin County
      • This Broadview is located in Franklin County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km] to the west southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Broadview.
      • Maury County
      • This Broadview is located in Maury County and lies 652 miles [1,049.3 km] to the west southwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Broadview.
    • Texas
      • Lubbock County
      • This Broadview is located in Lubbock County and lies 1,471 miles [2,367.3 km]<1> to the west of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lubbock County community of Broadview.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Broadview is located in King County and lies 2,334 miles [3,756.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Broadview that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Broadview.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Broadview ...

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.

  • Bright Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bright Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright Oaks
    • Bright Oaks is located in Harford County
  • Bush
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bush have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bush
    • Bush is located in Harford County
  • Camelot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Harford County
  • Cedar Spring
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Spring
    • Cedar Spring is located in Harford County
  • Constant Friendship
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Constant Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Constant Friendship
    • Constant Friendship is located in Harford County
  • Evergreen Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Heights
    • Evergreen Heights is located in Harford County
  • Fairway
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway
    • Fairway is located in Harford County
  • Forest Lawn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
    • Forest Lawn is located in Harford County
  • Fountain Glen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Glen
    • Fountain Glen is located in Harford County
  • Harold Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harold Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harold Heights
    • Harold Heights is located in Harford County
  • Hunters Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
    • Hunters Run is located in Harford County
  • Ivy Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Hill
    • Ivy Hill is located in Harford County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Kings Charter
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Charter have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Charter
      • Kings Charter is located in Harford County
    • Michaels Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaels Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Corner
      • Michaels Corner is located in Harford County
    • Parsons Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons Ridge
      • Parsons Ridge is located in Harford County
    • Royal Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Heights
      • Royal Heights is located in Harford County
    • Sable Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sable Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sable Woods
      • Sable Woods is located in Harford County
    • Scots Fancy
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scots Fancy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scots Fancy
      • Scots Fancy is located in Harford County
    • Shucks Corners
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shucks Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shucks Corners
      • Shucks Corners is located in Harford County
    • Singer
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singer
      • Singer is located in Harford County
    • Singer Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singer Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singer Woods
      • Singer Woods is located in Harford County
    • Temple Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hills
      • Temple Hills is located in Harford County
    • Todd Lakes
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Todd Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todd Lakes
      • Todd Lakes is located in Harford County
    • Woodland Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Run
      • Woodland Run is located in Harford County

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

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

  • Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Broadview to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 56 miles [90.1 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,841 miles [9,400.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,547 miles [10,536.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,424 miles [7,119.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Harford County: www.co.ha.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Broadview) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Broadview. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4932, Longitude: -76.3055       In this case, the coordinates for Broadview have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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 Broadview 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>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 Broadview, 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 Broadview 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 307.416 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.994 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.17 degrees.









 

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