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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 Chelsea Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Chelsea Estates 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 Chelsea Estates:
    • 39.133997, -76.881363
    • 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 Chelsea Estates
  • 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 Chelsea Estates ...

We found two communities that share the name Chelsea Estates.

Within Maryland, the name Chelsea Estates is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Chelsea Estates is located in New Castle County and lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Chelsea Estates that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Chelsea Estates.
    • Virginia
      • Stafford County
      • This Chelsea Estates is located in Stafford County and lies 51 miles [82.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Chelsea Estates that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Chelsea Estates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Chelsea Estates ...

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.

  • Arrowhead
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Howard County
  • Chase Eden
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase Eden
    • Chase Eden is located in Howard County
  • Cherrywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Prince George's County
  • Flamewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flamewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamewood
    • Flamewood is located in Howard County
  • Fox Rest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Rest
    • Fox Rest is located in Prince George's County
  • Heritage Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
    • Heritage Woods is located in Howard County
  • High Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
    • High Ridge is located in Howard County
  • Holiday Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holiday Hills is located in Howard County
  • Holly House
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly House
    • Holly House is located in Howard County
  • Hopkins Mead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopkins Mead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkins Mead
    • Hopkins Mead is located in Howard County
  • Howard Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Hills
    • Howard Hills is located in Howard County
  • Lakeview
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Howard County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Laurel Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Oaks
      • Laurel Oaks is located in Prince George's County
    • Magnolia ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Howard County
    • Mistletoe Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mistletoe Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mistletoe Springs
      • Mistletoe Springs is located in Prince George's County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Howard County
    • River Island
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Island
      • River Island is located in Howard County
    • Robinsons Promise
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsons Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinsons Promise
      • Robinsons Promise is located in Howard County
    • Saddle Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
      • Saddle Creek is located in Montgomery County
    • Savage
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Scotchtown Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotchtown Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotchtown Hills
      • Scotchtown Hills is located in Prince George's County
    • Settlers Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Landing
      • Settlers Landing is located in Howard County
    • Stonebrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
      • Stonebrook is located in Howard County
    • Twin Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Howard County
    • Woodvalley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodvalley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodvalley
      • Woodvalley is located in Howard County

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

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

  • Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Chelsea Estates to Ellicott City, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,881 miles [9,464.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,586 miles [10,599.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,463 miles [7,182.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Howard County: www.co.ho.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Chelsea Estates) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Chelsea Estates. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1340, Longitude: -76.8814       In this case, the coordinates for Chelsea Estates 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 Chelsea Estates 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 307.782 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.353 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.557 degrees.









 

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