Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Dogtown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dogtown and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Dogtown
- 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 Dogtown:
- 39.505932, -77.765271
- 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 Dogtown
- 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 Washington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- Since Dogtown is near Berkeley County and also Jefferson County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Berkeley 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 Dogtown ...
We found 29 communities that share the name Dogtown.
Within Maryland, the name Dogtown is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Dogtown is located in Jefferson County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Dogtown.
- Walker County
- This Dogtown is located in Walker County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km] to the west southwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Dogtown.
- California
- Glenn County
- This Dogtown is located in Glenn County and lies 2,367 miles [3,809.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glenn County community of Dogtown.
- Mariposa County
- This Dogtown is located in Mariposa County and lies 2,268 miles [3,650 km] to the west of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mariposa County community of Dogtown.
- San Joaquin County
- This Dogtown is located in San Joaquin County and lies 2,308 miles [3,714.4 km] to the west northwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Joaquin County community of Dogtown.
- Florida
- Kansas
- Bourbon 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 Dogtown [Bourbon County].
- Montgomery 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 Dogtown [Montgomery County].
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Dogtown #
- This community is historic and we have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for Dogtown.
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Blaine County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Dogtown [Blaine County].
- Gallatin County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Dogtown [Gallatin County].
- Nebraska
- New York
- Ohio
- Guernsey 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 Ohio community of Dogtown [Guernsey County].
- Jefferson County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Dogtown [Jefferson County].
- Licking County
- This community is historic and although located in Licking County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Dogtown.
- Perry County
- This community is historic and although located in Perry County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Dogtown.
- Tuscarawas County
- This community is historic and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Dogtown.
- Pennsylvania
- Columbia County
- This Dogtown is located in Columbia County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Dogtown.
- Fulton County
- This Dogtown is located in Fulton County and lies 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Dogtown.
- Lebanon County
- This Dogtown is located in Lebanon County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the northeast of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Dogtown.
- Luzerne County
- This Dogtown is located in Luzerne County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km] to the northeast of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Dogtown.
- Snyder County
- This Dogtown is located in Snyder County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km] to the north northeast of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Snyder County community of Dogtown.
- Tioga County
- This Dogtown is located in Tioga County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the north northeast of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Dogtown.
- Tennessee
- Carter County
- This Dogtown is located in Carter County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Dogtown.
- Grundy County
- This Dogtown is located in Grundy County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km] to the west southwest of the Dogtown that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grundy County community of Dogtown.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dogtown ...
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
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east) - Cedar Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Washington County
- Downsville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downsville
- Downsville is located in Washington County
- Fairplay
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairplay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplay
- Fairplay is located in Washington County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairplay <5>
- Fairplay Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairplay Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplay Farms
- Fairplay Farms is located in Washington County
- Flickersville
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flickersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flickersville
- Flickersville is located in Washington County
- Green Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
- Green Hill is located in Washington County
- Greystone Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greystone Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greystone Hills
- Greystone Hills is located in Washington County
- Heatherfield
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherfield
- Heatherfield is located in Jefferson County (WV)
- Horse Shoe Bend
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horse Shoe Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Shoe Bend
- Horse Shoe Bend is located in Washington County
- Locust Grove
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- 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 Washington County
- Mapleville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleville
- Mapleville is located in Washington County
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- Mount Pleasant
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Washington County
- Mousetown
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east) - Porterstown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Porterstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porterstown
- Porterstown is located in Washington County
- Red Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Scrabble
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Shepherdstown
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherdstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherdstown
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County (WV)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,922 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherdstown <5>
- Springvale
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
- Springvale is located in Washington County
- Swan Pond
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Pond
- Swan Pond is located in Berkeley County (WV)
- Mount Pleasant
How Far From Dogtown 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 community such as Dogtown to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dogtown and extending to:
- Hagerstown, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Dogtown to Hagerstown, with an average speed<6> 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 77 miles [123.9 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 57 miles [91.7 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,902 miles [9,498.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,612 miles [10,641 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,488 miles [7,222.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dogtown. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Washington County: www.washco-md.net/
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- Dogtown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dogtown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5059, Longitude: -77.7653 In this case, the coordinates for Dogtown 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 Dogtown 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> | 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 Dogtown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Dogtown to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 308.284 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.981 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.79 degrees. |