Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Dayton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dayton and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Dayton
- 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 Dayton:
- 39.239347, -76.986762
- 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 Dayton
- 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 Howard County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Howard County
- Since Dayton is near Montgomery County and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- eBird sighting report for Carroll 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 Dayton ...
We found 50 communities that share the name Dayton.
Within Maryland, the name Dayton is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 47 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Dayton, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Henry County
- This Dayton is located in Henry County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Dayton.
- La Salle County
- This Dayton is located in La Salle County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle County community of Dayton.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Iowa County
- This Dayton is located in Iowa County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iowa County community of Dayton.
- Page County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Dayton [Page County].
- Webster County
- This Dayton is located in Webster County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Dayton.
- Kansas
- Bourbon 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 Dayton [Bourbon County].
- Dickinson 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 Dayton [Dickinson County].
- Jefferson 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 Dayton [Jefferson County].
- Labette 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 Dayton [Labette County].
- Marshall 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 Dayton [Marshall County].
- Osage 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 Dayton [Osage 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 Dayton [Shawnee County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Berrien County
- This Dayton is located in Berrien County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berrien County community of Dayton.
- Tuscola County
- This Dayton is located in Tuscola County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscola County community of Dayton.
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Cass County
- This Dayton is located in Cass County and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Dayton.
- Newton 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 Missouri community of Dayton [Newton County].
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- This Dayton lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- Ohio
- Greene County
- This Dayton is located in Greene County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Dayton.
- Montgomery County
- This Dayton is located in Montgomery County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km] to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Dayton.
- Ontario
- This Dayton lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County
- This Dayton is located in Armstrong County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Dayton.
- Dauphin County
- This Dayton is located in Dauphin County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the north of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Dayton.
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Clark County
- This Dayton is located in Clark County and lies 2,328 miles [3,746.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Dayton.
- Columbia County
- This Dayton is located in Columbia County and lies 2,109 miles [3,394.1 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Dayton.
- Mason County
- This Dayton is located in Mason County and lies 2,354 miles [3,788.4 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Dayton.
- West Virginia
- Harrison 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 West Virginia community of Dayton [Harrison County].
- Preston County
- This Dayton is located in Preston County and lies 139 miles [223.7 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Dayton.
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Communities Beyond North America ...
- Australia
- Distance: 11,541 miles [18,573.4 km]<1> to the west northwest
- Australia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dayton ...
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.
- Cabin Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin Hill
- Cabin Hill is located in Howard County
- Chapel Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Woods
- Chapel Woods is located in Howard County
- Clarksville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
- Clarksville is located in Howard County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <5>
- Countryside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
- Countryside is located in Howard County
- Dill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Eagles Loft
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagles Loft have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Loft
- Eagles Loft is located in Howard County
- Farside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Fox Pause
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Green Henge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Henge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Henge
- Green Henge is located in Howard County
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Howard County
- Greene Fields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greene Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene Fields
- Greene Fields is located in Howard County
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- Hemlock Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hill
- Hemlock Hill is located in Howard County
- Heritage Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Heights
- Heritage Heights is located in Howard County
- Highland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
- Highland is located in Howard County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland
- From Dayton to Highland
- Hobbits Glen
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hobbits Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobbits Glen
- Hobbits Glen is located in Howard County
- Ivory
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Locust Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Ridge
- Locust Ridge is located in Howard County
- Rover ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Sandy Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hill
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sandy Hill
- From Dayton to Sandy Hill
- Shepherds Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherds Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherds Glen
- Shepherds Glen is located in Howard County
- Sunshine
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Sycamore Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Springs
- Sycamore Springs is located in Howard County
- Twelve Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twelve Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Hills
- Twelve Hills is located in Howard County
- Unity
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Unity. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity
- Unity is located in Montgomery County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Unity
- From Dayton to Unity
- Hemlock Hill
How Far From Dayton 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 Dayton to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dayton and extending to:
- Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Dayton to Ellicott City, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 32 miles [51.5 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 just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 23 miles [37 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,881 miles [9,464.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,587 miles [10,600.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,464 miles [7,184.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dayton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Howard County: www.co.ho.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: https://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- Dayton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dayton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2393, Longitude: -76.9868 |
| <2> | 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 Dayton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 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 Dayton 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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 Dayton to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.838 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.433 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.56 degrees. |