Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Crestwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Crestwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Crestwood
- 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 Crestwood:
- 39.216219, -76.660802
- 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 Crestwood
- 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- Since Crestwood is near Baltimore County and also Baltimore City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- 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 Crestwood ...
We found 32 communities that share the name Crestwood.
There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Crestwood.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Calvert County
- Wicomico County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison 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 Alabama community of Crestwood [Madison County].
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Crestwood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 735 miles [1,182.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Crestwood.
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Crestwood is located in Cook County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Crestwood.
- Williamson County
- This Crestwood is located in Williamson County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km] to the west of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Crestwood.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Linn 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 Iowa community of Crestwood [Linn County].
- Polk County
- This Crestwood is located in Polk County and lies 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Crestwood.
- Kentucky
- Fayette County
- This Crestwood is located in Fayette County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the west of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Crestwood.
- Franklin 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 Crestwood [Franklin County].
- Oldham County
- This Crestwood is located in Oldham County and lies 478 miles [769.3 km] to the west of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oldham County community of Crestwood.
- Missouri
- New York
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Crestwood is located in Alamance County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Crestwood.
- Henderson County
- This Crestwood is located in Henderson County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km] to the southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Crestwood.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Crestwood is located in Berks County and lies 86 miles [138.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Crestwood.
- Lackawanna County
- This Crestwood is located in Lackawanna County and lies 158 miles [254.3 km] to the north northeast of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lackawanna County community of Crestwood.
- Luzerne 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 Pennsylvania community of Crestwood [Luzerne County].
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Roane County
- This Crestwood is located in Roane County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Crestwood.
- Rutherford County
- This Crestwood is located in Rutherford County and lies 588 miles [946.3 km] to the west southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Crestwood.
- Texas
- Ector 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 Texas community of Crestwood [Ector County].
- Llano County
- Although located in Llano County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Llano County community of Crestwood.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Crestwood is located in Davis County and lies 1,851 miles [2,978.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Crestwood.
- Salt Lake County
- This Crestwood is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,852 miles [2,980.5 km] to the west northwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Crestwood.
- Virginia
- Chesapeake City
- This Crestwood is located in Chesapeake City and lies 170 miles [273.6 km]<1> to the south of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesapeake City community of Crestwood.
- Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Crestwood [Fairfax County].
- Roanoke County
- This Crestwood is located in Roanoke County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km] to the southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Crestwood.
- Stafford County
- This Crestwood is located in Stafford County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km] to the southwest of the Crestwood that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Crestwood.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Crestwood ...
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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Baltimore City
- Elkridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkridge
- Elkridge is located in Howard County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkridge <4>
- Elkridge Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkridge Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkridge Heights
- Elkridge Heights is located in Howard County
- English Consul
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Consul have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Consul
- English Consul is located in Baltimore City
- Ferndale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferndale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferndale
- Ferndale is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferndale <4>
- Furnace Branch
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furnace Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furnace Branch
- Furnace Branch is located in Anne Arundel County
- Grove Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Ridge
- Grove Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Harris Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Heights
- Harris Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
- Heritage Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hill
- Heritage Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Hillcrest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Homeland Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
- Homeland Park is located in Anne Arundel County
- Lawyers Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawyers Hill
- Lawyers Hill is located in Howard County
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Lynnbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Meadow Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
- Meadow Brook is located in Anne Arundel County
- Minersville ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minersville
- Minersville is located in Baltimore City
- Monumental
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monumental have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monumental
- Monumental is located in Baltimore County
- Pleasantville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
- Pleasantville is located in Anne Arundel County
- Relay
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Rippling Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rippling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rippling Ridge
- Rippling Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Rockburn Commons
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockburn Commons have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockburn Commons
- Rockburn Commons is located in Howard County
- Spring Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Gardens
- Spring Gardens is located in Baltimore City
- Stony Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Twin Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Violetville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violetville
- Violetville is located in Baltimore City
- Willow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Woodlawn Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Heights
- Woodlawn Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
- Lynnbrook
How Far From Crestwood 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 Crestwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Crestwood and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Crestwood to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 18 miles [29 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,868 miles [9,443.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,573 miles [10,578.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,450 miles [7,161.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Crestwood. 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Crestwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Crestwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2162, Longitude: -76.6608 In this case, the coordinates for Crestwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek 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 Crestwood 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> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Crestwood to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.646 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.212 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.431 degrees. |