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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 Carriage Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Carriage Hills 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 Carriage Hills:
    • 39.007056, -76.557463
    • 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 Carriage Hills
  • 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 Carriage Hills ...

We found twelve communities that share the name Carriage Hills.

There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Carriage Hills.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another nine communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Calvert County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Calvert County and lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<1> to the south of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Carriage Hills.
    • Carroll County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Carroll County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Carriage Hills.
    • Howard County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Howard County and lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Carriage Hills.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Jefferson County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Carriage Hills.
      • Mobile County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Mobile County and lies 875 miles [1,408.2 km] to the southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Carriage Hills.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Montgomery County and lies 710 miles [1,142.6 km] to the southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Carriage Hills.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Hillsborough County and lies 827 miles [1,330.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Carriage Hills.
    • Georgia
      • Clarke County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Clarke County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Carriage Hills.
    • Mississippi
      • Hinds County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Hinds County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Carriage Hills.
    • North Carolina
      • Guilford County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Guilford County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Carriage Hills.
    • Tennessee
      • Bradley County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Bradley County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Carriage Hills.
      • Williamson County
      • This Carriage Hills is located in Williamson County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km] to the west southwest of the Carriage Hills that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Carriage Hills.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Carriage Hills ...

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.

  • Cranberry Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranberry Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranberry Woods
    • Cranberry Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Crownsville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Downs on the Severn
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs on the Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs on the Severn
    • Downs on the Severn is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Dreams Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dreams Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dreams Landing
    • Dreams Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Evans Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
    • Evans Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harbour Glen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbour Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Glen
    • Harbour Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Heritage Harbour
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Harbour
    • Heritage Harbour is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hickory Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Cove
    • Hidden Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Honeysuckle Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Ridge
    • Honeysuckle Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Joyce
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce
    • Joyce is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lincoln Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
    • Lincoln Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Little John
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little John have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little John
      • Little John is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Maid Marion
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maid Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maid Marion
      • Maid Marion is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mariners Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariners Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariners Cove
      • Mariners Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Oak Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Court
      • Oak Court is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Parole
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parole have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parole
      • Parole is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Ravenshead
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenshead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenshead
      • Ravenshead is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Robin Hood Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Hill
      • Robin Hood Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rolling Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rolling Knolls
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
      • Rolling Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Threemile Oak Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Threemile Oak Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Threemile Oak Corner
      • Threemile Oak Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Twin Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Hills
      • Twin Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Whiskey Bottom
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiskey Bottom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskey Bottom
      • Whiskey Bottom is located in Anne Arundel County

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

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the east southeast (ESE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Carriage Hills to White House, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full 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 5,872 miles [9,450.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,577 miles [10,584.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,454 miles [7,168 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.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- Carriage Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Carriage Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0071, Longitude: -76.5575       In this case, the coordinates for Carriage Hills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<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 Carriage Hills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.60 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.127 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.47 degrees.




 

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