Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Countryside West, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Countryside West and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Countryside West

• 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 Countryside West:
  • 39.439268, -77.576100
  • 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 Countryside West

• 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 Frederick County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Frederick County
  • Since Countryside West is near Washington County and also Jefferson County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Washington County
  • eBird sighting report for Jefferson 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:
  • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Countryside West ...

We found two communities that share the name Countryside West.

Within Maryland, the name Countryside West is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Illinois
    • Lake County
    • This Countryside West is located in Lake County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Countryside West that is located in Frederick County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Countryside West.
  • Virginia
    • Goochland County
    • This Countryside West is located in Goochland County and lies 115 miles [185.1 km]<1> to the south of the Countryside West that is located in Frederick County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Countryside West.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Countryside West ...

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.

• Appletown
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Appletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Appletown
  • Appletown is located in Washington County
• Corner House
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner House
  • Corner House is located in Frederick County
• Cross Hollow
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Hollow
  • Cross Hollow is located in Frederick County
• Fountain Dale
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Dale
  • Fountain Dale is located in Frederick County
• Frostown
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frostown
  • Frostown is located in Frederick County
• Harmony
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
  • Harmony is located in Frederick County
• Harmony Knolls
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Knolls
  • Harmony Knolls is located in Frederick County
• Hawbottom
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawbottom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawbottom
  • Hawbottom is located in Frederick County
• Highfields
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highfields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfields
  • Highfields is located in Frederick County
• Hilltop Woods
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop Woods
  • Hilltop Woods is located in Frederick County
• Homers Delight
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homers Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homers Delight
  • Homers Delight is located in Frederick County
• Irongate
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irongate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irongate
  • Irongate is located in Frederick County
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  • Lamb Knolls
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamb Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb Knolls
    • Lamb Knolls is located in Frederick County
  • Lewis Mill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Mill
    • Lewis Mill is located in Frederick County
  • Locust Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
    • Locust Grove is located in Washington County
  • Locust Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Valley
    • Locust Valley is located in Frederick County
  • Park Hall
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Hall
    • Park Hall is located in Washington County
  • Round Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill
    • Round Hill is located in Frederick County
  • Skyline Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Gardens
    • Skyline Gardens is located in Frederick County
  • Spoolsville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spoolsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spoolsville
    • Spoolsville is located in Frederick County
  • Station Roads
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Station Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Station Roads
    • Station Roads is located in Frederick County
  • Sunset View
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset View
    • Sunset View is located in Frederick County
  • Valley Overlook
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Overlook
    • Valley Overlook is located in Frederick County
  • Winterborn
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterborn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterborn
    • Winterborn is located in Frederick County

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

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

• Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies just to the East Southeast.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Countryside West to Annapolis, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 47 miles [75.6 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,897 miles [9,490.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,606 miles [10,631.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,482 miles [7,213.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/

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