Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Cumberland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cumberland and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Cumberland
- 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 Cumberland:
- 39.652192, -78.758886
- 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 Cumberland
- 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 Allegany County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Allegany County
- Since Cumberland is near Mineral County and also Bedford County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Mineral County
- eBird sighting report for Bedford 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 Cumberland ...
We found 31 communities that share the name Cumberland.
Within Maryland, the name Cumberland is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 27 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Pope County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Cumberland [Pope County].
- British Columbia
- This Cumberland lies 2,334 miles [3,756.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- Georgia
- Camden County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Cumberland [Camden County].
- Cobb 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 Georgia community of Cumberland [Cobb County].
- Oconee County
- This Cumberland is located in Oconee County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Cumberland.
- Illinois
- Clark County
- This Cumberland is located in Clark County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<2> to the west of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Cumberland.
- Cook County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Cumberland [Cook County].
- Indiana
- Hancock County
- This Cumberland is located in Hancock County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km]<2> to the west of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Cumberland.
- Iowa
- Cass County
- This Cumberland is located in Cass County and lies 852 miles [1,371.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Cumberland.
- Kansas
- Labette County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Cumberland [Labette County].
- Thomas 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 Cumberland [Thomas County].
- Kentucky
- Harlan County
- This Cumberland is located in Harlan County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<2> to the southwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harlan County community of Cumberland.
- Maine
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 524 miles [843.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Massachusetts community of Cumberland [Norfolk County].
- Mississippi
- Webster County
- This Cumberland is located in Webster County and lies 706 miles [1,136.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Cumberland.
- Nevada
- Humboldt County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Humboldt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Cumberland.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<2> to the east of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<2> to the south of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Guilford County
- This Cumberland is located in Guilford County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km] to the south southwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Cumberland.
- Ohio
- Guernsey County
- This Cumberland is located in Guernsey County and lies 154 miles [247.8 km]<2> to the west of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Cumberland.
- Oklahoma
- Marshall County
- This Cumberland is located in Marshall County and lies 1,056 miles [1,699.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Cumberland.
- Ontario
- This Cumberland lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Cumberland lies 905 miles [1,456.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- This Cumberland is located in Providence County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Cumberland.
- Saskatchewan
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- South Carolina
- Georgetown County
- This Cumberland is located in Georgetown County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<2> to the south of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Cumberland.
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Cumberland [Sumner County].
- Virginia
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 151 miles [243 km]<2> to the south of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Washington
- King County
- This Cumberland is located in King County and lies 2,196 miles [3,534.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Cumberland.
- Wisconsin
- Barron County
- This Cumberland is located in Barron County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Allegany County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barron County community of Cumberland.
- Wyoming
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Cumberland.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Cumberland ...
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.
- Bowling Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
- Bowling Green is located in Allegany County
- Cedar Cliff
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Cliff
- Cedar Cliff is located in Allegany County
- Homewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Knobmount
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Locust Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
- Locust Grove is located in Allegany County
- Lucas Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucas Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucas Heights
- Lucas Heights is located in Allegany County
- Mexico
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Mount Savage Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Savage Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Savage Junction
- Mount Savage Junction is located in Allegany County
- Narrows Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Narrows Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Narrows Park
- Narrows Park is located in Allegany County
- Pleasant Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant Grove is located in Allegany County
- Shanty Town ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shanty Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanty Town
- Shanty Town is located in Allegany County
- Sixmile House
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sixmile House have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixmile House
- Sixmile House is located in Allegany County
How Far From Cumberland to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Cumberland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Cumberland and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 129 miles [207.6 km]<2> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Cumberland to Annapolis, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 105 miles [169 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,937 miles [9,554.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,650 miles [10,702.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,525 miles [7,282.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Cumberland: www.ci.cumberland.md.us/
The official website for Allegany County: www.gov.allconet.org/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Cumberland, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Cumberland) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cumberland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6522, Longitude: -78.7589 |
| <3> | 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 Cumberland 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <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 Cumberland 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 308.873 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.672 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.166 degrees. |