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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 Cave Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cave Valley 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 Cave Valley:
    • 39.452606, -76.751086
    • 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 Cave Valley
  • 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 Cave Valley ...

We found one communities that share the name Cave Valley.

Within Maryland, the name Cave Valley is unique.

Beyond Maryland, there is another community also named Cave Valley in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Nevada
      • Lincoln County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Cave Valley [Lincoln County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cave Valley ...

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.

  • Autumn Wind
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autumn Wind have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autumn Wind
    • Autumn Wind is located in Baltimore County
  • Belltown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
    • Belltown is located in Baltimore County
  • Big Spring
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Spring
    • Big Spring is located in Baltimore County
  • Caves Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caves Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caves Park
    • Caves Park is located in Baltimore County
  • Cherry Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Valley
    • Cherry Valley is located in Baltimore County
  • Chestnut Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Ridge
    • Chestnut Ridge is located in Baltimore County
  • Delight
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delight
    • Delight is located in Baltimore County
  • Fallswood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fallswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fallswood
    • Fallswood is located in Baltimore County
  • Green Spring Junction
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring Junction
    • Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County
  • Greenspring
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenspring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenspring
    • Greenspring is located in Baltimore County
  • Greenwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Baltimore County
  • Hickory Meadow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Meadow
    • Hickory Meadow is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Hillside Hunt
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Hunt
      • Hillside Hunt is located in Baltimore County
    • Hunt Cup Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Cup Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Cup Hill
      • Hunt Cup Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Hunters Glen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Glen
      • Hunters Glen is located in Baltimore County
    • Jonathans Delight
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonathans Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonathans Delight
      • Jonathans Delight is located in Baltimore County
    • Leisure Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Hill
      • Leisure Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Pleasant Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Timber Chase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Chase
      • Timber Chase is located in Baltimore County
    • Timber Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Grove
      • Timber Grove is located in Baltimore County
    • Tollgate
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tollgate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tollgate
      • Tollgate is located in Baltimore County
    • Tree Top Station
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Top Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Top Station
      • Tree Top Station is located in Baltimore County
    • Valley Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Brook
      • Valley Brook is located in Baltimore County
    • Valley Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
      • Valley Hills is located in Baltimore County
    • Velvet Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Hills
      • Velvet Hills is located in Baltimore County
    • Velvet Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Ridge
      • Velvet Ridge is located in Baltimore County
    • Velvet Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Valley
      • Velvet Valley is located in Baltimore County
    • Waterspout
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterspout have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterspout
      • Waterspout is located in Baltimore County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Cave Valley and extending to:

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<3> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Cave Valley to Annapolis, 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 about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 41 miles [66 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,862 miles [9,434 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,569 miles [10,571.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,445 miles [7,153.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Cave Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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>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- Cave Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cave Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4526, Longitude: -76.7511       In this case, the coordinates for Cave Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Cave Valley 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 307.683 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.29 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.376 degrees.









 

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