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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 Chestnut Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill:
    • 39.612942, -76.352971
    • 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 Chestnut Hill
  • 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 Harford County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Harford County
    • Since Chestnut Hill is near Montgomery County and also York County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for York 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 Chestnut Hill

Communities Also Named Chestnut Hill ...

We found 38 communities that are also named Chestnut Hill.

There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Chestnut Hill.

Beyond Maryland, we know of 35 communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Baltimore County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Baltimore County and lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Howard County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Howard County and lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Wicomico County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Wicomico County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Chestnut Hill.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 761 miles [1,224.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Connecticut
      • New London 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 Connecticut community of Chestnut Hill [New London County].
      • Tolland 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 Connecticut community of Chestnut Hill [Tolland County].
    • Georgia
      • Carroll County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Chestnut Hill [Carroll County].
      • Cobb County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Cobb County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Jackson 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 Chestnut Hill [Jackson County].
    • Indiana
      • Clark County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Clark County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<1> to the west of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Hamilton County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km] to the west of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Porter 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 Chestnut Hill [Porter County].
      • Washington 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 Chestnut Hill [Washington County].
    • Kentucky
      • Letcher 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 Kentucky community of Chestnut Hill [Letcher County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Middlesex County and lies 329 miles [529.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • New Jersey
      • Essex 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 New Jersey community of Chestnut Hill [Essex County].
    • New York
      • Onondaga 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 New York community of Chestnut Hill [Onondaga County].
    • North Carolina
      • Ashe County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Ashe County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Henderson County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Henderson County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km] to the southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Dauphin County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Dauphin County and lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Erie County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Erie County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km] to the northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Lancaster County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Lancaster County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Lehigh County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Lehigh County and lies 75 miles [120.7 km] to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lehigh County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Northampton County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Northampton County and lies 96 miles [154.5 km] to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • York County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in York County and lies 49 miles [78.9 km] to the northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Tennessee
      • Benton County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Benton County and lies 679 miles [1,092.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Cumberland County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Cumberland County and lies 530 miles [853 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Jefferson County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Sumner County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Sumner County and lies 585 miles [941.5 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Williamson County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Williamson County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Chesterfield County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Fairfax County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Fairfax County and lies 71 miles [114.3 km] to the southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • James City County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in James City County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km] to the south of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the James City County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • King George County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in King George County and lies 99 miles [159.3 km] to the south southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King George County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Richmond County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Richmond County and lies 152 miles [244.6 km] to the south southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • West Virginia
      • Hancock County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Hancock County and lies 228 miles [366.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Marshall 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 West Virginia community of Chestnut Hill [Marshall County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Chestnut Hill ...

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.

  • Cherry Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Cherry Hill is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
  • Chrome Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Chrome Hill is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrome Hill
  • Deer Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Deer Park is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
  • Ferncliff
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Ferncliff is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferncliff
  • Frogtown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Frogtown is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
  • Hickory
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Hickory is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
  • Highland ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Highland is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
  • Highland View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Highland View is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
  • Hill-N-Dale
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Hill-N-Dale is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill-N-Dale
  • Longmeadow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Longmeadow is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
  • Mechanicsville ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Mechanicsville is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
  • Michaels Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Michaels Meadows is located in Harford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Meadows
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Minefield
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Minefield is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minefield
    • Pheasant Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Pheasant Ridge is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Ridge
    • Pine Crest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Pine Crest is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
    • Ridgeview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Ridgeview is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeview
    • Rock Spring
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Rock Spring is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Spring
    • Rockridge Forest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Rockridge Forest is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockridge Forest
    • Scenic View
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Scenic View is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic View
    • Seven Cedars
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Seven Cedars is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Cedars
    • Stirrup Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Stirrup Run is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrup Run
    • Viking Highlands
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Viking Highlands is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viking Highlands
    • Whispering Woods
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Whispering Woods is located in Harford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods

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

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

  • Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies just to the South.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Chestnut Hill to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 61 miles [98.2 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 about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,838 miles [9,395.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,545 miles [10,533.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,421 miles [7,114.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

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- Chestnut Hill) 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6129, Longitude: -76.3530       In this case, the coordinates for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.435 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.034 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.142 degrees.