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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 Dunbar, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dunbar and the surrounding area.
- 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 Dunbar:
- 39.413995, -76.771919
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Dunbar
- 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 Baltimore County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- Since Dunbar is near Baltimore City and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- Open the 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Dunbar
Communities Also Named Dunbar ...
We found 23 communities that are also named Dunbar.
Within Maryland, the name Dunbar is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of 23 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 22 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Washington County
- This Dunbar is located in Washington County and lies 840 miles [1,351.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Dunbar.
- Alaska
- 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 Alaska community of Dunbar.
- Illinois
- Stephenson 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 Illinois community of Dunbar [Stephenson County].
- Iowa
- Marshall County
- This Dunbar is located in Marshall County and lies 855 miles [1,376 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Dunbar.
- Kentucky
- Butler County
- This Dunbar is located in Butler County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Dunbar.
- Minnesota
- Itasca County
- This Dunbar is located in Itasca County and lies 1,039 miles [1,672.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Itasca County community of Dunbar.
- Mississippi
- Lowndes 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 Mississippi community of Dunbar [Lowndes County].
- Washington 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 Mississippi community of Dunbar [Washington County].
- Nebraska
- Otoe County
- This Dunbar is located in Otoe County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otoe County community of Dunbar.
- New York
- Broome County
- This Dunbar is located in Broome County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broome County community of Dunbar.
- North Carolina
- Edgecombe County
- This Dunbar is located in Edgecombe County and lies 243 miles [391.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgecombe County community of Dunbar.
- Ohio
- Washington County
- This Dunbar is located in Washington County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km]<1> to the west of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Dunbar.
- Oklahoma
- Love County
- This Dunbar is located in Love County and lies 1,193 miles [1,919.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Love County community of Dunbar.
- Pushmataha County
- This Dunbar is located in Pushmataha County and lies 1,089 miles [1,752.6 km] to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pushmataha County community of Dunbar.
- Ontario
- This Dunbar lies 396 miles [637.3 km]<1> to the north of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- Pennsylvania
- Fayette County
- This Dunbar is located in Fayette County and lies 155 miles [249.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Dunbar.
- South Carolina
- Georgetown County
- This Dunbar is located in Georgetown County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Dunbar.
- Marlboro County
- This Dunbar is located in Marlboro County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km] to the south southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marlboro County community of Dunbar.
- Tennessee
- Decatur County
- This Dunbar is located in Decatur County and lies 680 miles [1,094.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Dunbar.
- Texas
- Rains County
- This Dunbar is located in Rains County and lies 1,152 miles [1,854 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rains County community of Dunbar.
- Virginia
- Wise County
- This Dunbar is located in Wise County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wise County community of Dunbar.
- West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- This Dunbar is located in Kanawha County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Dunbar.
- Wisconsin
- Marinette County
- This Dunbar is located in Marinette County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Dunbar that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marinette County community of Dunbar.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dunbar ...
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.
- Belltown
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Belltown is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
- Cave Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Cave Valley is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Valley
- Caves Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Caves Park is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caves Park
- Cherry Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Cherry Valley is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Valley
- Chestnut Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Chestnut Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Ridge
- Deer Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Deer Park is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
- Delight
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Delight is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delight
- Delight Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Delight Meadows is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delight Meadows
- Falcon Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Falcon Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Ridge
- Fields of Stevenson
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Fields of Stevenson is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fields of Stevenson
- Fishtown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Fishtown is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishtown
- Foxridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Foxridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxridge
- Continue List (24 more) ...
- Green Spring Junction
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring Junction
- Greene Tree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Greene Tree is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene Tree
- Greenspring
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Greenspring is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenspring
- Grey Rock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Grey Rock is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grey Rock
- Hunters Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Hunters Glen is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Glen
- Imperial Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Imperial Gardens is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Gardens
- Julian Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Julian Woods is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Julian Woods
- Leisure Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Leisure Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Hill
- Lyonswood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Lyonswood is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyonswood
- Pikesville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Pleasant Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Pleasant Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Randall Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Randall Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall Ridge
- Randallstown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Sunnybrook Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Sunnybrook Farms is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybrook Farms
- Timber Chase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Timber Chase is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Chase
- Timber Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Timber Grove is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Grove
- Tollgate
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Tollgate is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tollgate
- Twelve Trees
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Twelve Trees is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Trees
- Valley Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Valley Brook is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Brook
- Valley Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Valley Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
- Velvet Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Velvet Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Hills
- Velvet Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Velvet Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Ridge
- Velvet Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Velvet Valley is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Valley
- Whispering Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Whispering Meadows is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Meadows
How Far From Dunbar 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 Dunbar to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dunbar and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Dunbar to Towson, with an average speed<4> 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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southeast (SSE). 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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,864 miles [9,437.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,571 miles [10,575 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,448 miles [7,158.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Dunbar) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 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 Dunbar 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> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Dunbar to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dunbar. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4140, Longitude: -76.7719 In this case, the coordinates for Dunbar have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.698 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.302 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.401 degrees. |
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