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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 Cross Creek, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek:
    • 39.530661, -76.623304
    • 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 Cross Creek
  • 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 Cross Creek ...

We found fifteen communities that share the name Cross Creek.

Within Maryland, the name Cross Creek is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another fifteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fifteen communities, fourteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Montgomery County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Montgomery County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Cross Creek.
    • California
      • Tulare 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 California community of Cross Creek [Tulare County].
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Arapahoe County and lies 1,487 miles [2,393.1 km]<1> to the west of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arapahoe County community of Cross Creek.
    • Florida
      • Alachua County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Alachua County and lies 761 miles [1,224.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Cross Creek.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Hillsborough County and lies 851 miles [1,369.6 km] to the south southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Cross Creek.
    • Georgia
      • Cherokee County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Cherokee County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Cross Creek.
      • Fayette County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Fayette County and lies 604 miles [972 km] to the southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Cross Creek.
      • Paulding County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Paulding County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km] to the southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Cross Creek.
    • Kansas
      • Pottawatomie 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 Kansas community of Cross Creek [Pottawatomie County].
      • Shawnee 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 Kansas community of Cross Creek [Shawnee County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Cross Creek lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Washington County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Washington County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Cross Creek.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Hamilton County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Cross Creek.
      • Williamson County
      • This Cross Creek is located in Williamson County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km] to the west southwest of the Cross Creek that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Cross Creek.
    • West Virginia
      • Brooke 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 Cross Creek [Brooke County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cross Creek ...

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.

  • Cloverfield
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverfield
    • Cloverfield is located in Baltimore County
  • Cockeysville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cockeysville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cockeysville
    • Cockeysville is located in Baltimore County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cockeysville <4>
  • Dun Rovin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dun Rovin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dun Rovin
    • Dun Rovin is located in Baltimore County
  • Friends View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friends View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friends View
    • Friends View is located in Baltimore County
  • Henrys Bridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrys Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrys Bridge
    • Henrys Bridge is located in Baltimore County
  • Hillendale Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale Heights
    • Hillendale Heights is located in Baltimore County
  • Hunt Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Valley
    • Hunt Valley is located in Baltimore County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hunt Valley <4>
  • Hunters Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
    • Hunters Run is located in Baltimore County
  • Ivy Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Hill
    • Ivy Hill is located in Baltimore County
  • Manor
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor
    • Manor is located in Baltimore County
  • Manor Brook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Brook
    • Manor Brook is located in Baltimore County
  • Manor View Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor View Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor View Farms
    • Manor View Farms is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Marble Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Hill
      • Marble Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Overlook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
      • Overlook is located in Baltimore County
    • Piney Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
      • Piney Creek is located in Baltimore County
    • Piney Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Hill
      • Piney Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Priceville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Priceville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Priceville
      • Priceville is located in Baltimore County
    • Sparks
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparks
      • Sparks is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparks <4>
    • Sunnybrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybrook
      • Sunnybrook is located in Baltimore County
    • Western Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Western Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Run
      • Western Run is located in Baltimore County

How Far From Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the South.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Cross Creek to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over 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 48 miles [77.2 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 most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,853 miles [9,419.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,560 miles [10,557.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,436 miles [7,139 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cross Creek. 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>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- Cross Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cross Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5307, Longitude: -76.6233       In this case, the coordinates for Cross Creek 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek 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 307.602 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.21 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.291 degrees.




 

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