Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Eden, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Eden and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Eden
- 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 Eden:
- 38.280676, -75.651037
- 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 Eden
- 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 Somerset County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Somerset County
- Since Eden is near Wicomico County and also Worcester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Wicomico County
- eBird sighting report for Worcester 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 Eden ...
We found 59 communities that share the name Eden.
Within Maryland, the name Eden is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 59 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 59 communities, 56 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Columbia 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 Arkansas community of Eden [Columbia County].
- Monroe County
- This Eden is located in Monroe County and lies 896 miles [1,442 km]<1> to the west of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Eden.
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Brevard 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 Florida community of Eden [Brevard County].
- Saint Lucie County
- This Eden is located in Saint Lucie County and lies 804 miles [1,293.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Lucie County community of Eden.
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- This Eden is located in Peoria County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Peoria County community of Eden.
- Randolph County
- This Eden is located in Randolph County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km] to the west of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Eden.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Benton County
- This Eden is located in Benton County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Eden.
- Fayette 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 Iowa community of Eden [Fayette County].
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Butler County
- This Eden is located in Butler County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the west of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Eden.
- Jefferson 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 Kentucky community of Eden [Jefferson County].
- Louisiana
- Catahoula Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Eden [Catahoula Parish].
- La Salle Parish
- This Eden is located in La Salle Parish and lies 1,040 miles [1,673.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle Parish community of Eden.
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Eden [Pointe Coupee Parish].
- Maine
- Manitoba
- This Eden lies 1,432 miles [2,304.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Dent County
- Although located in Dent County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dent County community of Eden.
- Saint Louis 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 Missouri community of Eden [Saint Louis County].
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- New York
- Erie County
- This Eden is located in Erie County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Eden.
- Orange County
- This Eden is located in Orange County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the north northeast of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Eden.
- North Carolina
- Davidson 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 North Carolina community of Eden [Davidson County].
- Randolph 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 North Carolina community of Eden [Randolph County].
- Rockingham County
- This Eden is located in Rockingham County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Eden.
- Nova Scotia
- This Eden lies 907 miles [1,459.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- Ohio
- Delaware 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 Eden [Delaware County].
- Meigs County
- This Eden is located in Meigs County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Eden.
- Ontario
- This Eden lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Eden [Bucks County].
- Clearfield County
- This Eden is located in Clearfield County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Eden.
- Lancaster County
- This Eden is located in Lancaster County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km] to the north northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Eden.
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Lincoln 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 South Dakota community of Eden [Lincoln County].
- Marshall County
- This Eden is located in Marshall County and lies 1,222 miles [1,966.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Eden.
- Texas
- Concho County
- This Eden is located in Concho County and lies 1,451 miles [2,335.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Concho County community of Eden.
- Frio 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 Texas community of Eden [Frio County].
- Nacogdoches County
- This Eden is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 1,177 miles [1,894.2 km] to the west southwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Eden.
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wahkiakum County
- This Eden is located in Wahkiakum County and lies 2,473 miles [3,979.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wahkiakum County community of Eden.
- Whitman County
- This Eden is located in Whitman County and lies 2,164 miles [3,482.6 km] to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitman County community of Eden.
- West Virginia
- Boone County
- This Eden is located in Boone County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km]<1> to the west of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Eden.
- Ohio County
- This Eden is located in Ohio County and lies 294 miles [473.1 km] to the west northwest of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Eden.
- Upshur County
- This Eden is located in Upshur County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km] to the west of the Eden that is located in Somerset County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Eden.
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Curious and Interesting Names Near Eden ...
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.
- Allen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Crows Nest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crows Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crows Nest
- Crows Nest is located in Wicomico County
- Deep Harbour
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deep Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Harbour
- Deep Harbour is located in Wicomico County
- Doe Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Dogwood Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood Village
- Dogwood Village is located in Wicomico County
- Ferry Road
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferry Road have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Road
- Ferry Road is located in Wicomico County
- Fruitland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fruitland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
- Fruitland is located in Wicomico County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,326 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fruitland <6>
- Hunting Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Park
- Hunting Park is located in Wicomico County
- Patricks Landing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patricks Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patricks Landing
- Patricks Landing is located in Wicomico County
- Perrys Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perrys Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perrys Haven
- Perrys Haven is located in Worcester County
- Pheasant Run
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
- Pheasant Run is located in Wicomico County
- Riverside Pines
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Pines
- Riverside Pines is located in Wicomico County
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- Sandy Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Point
- Sandy Point is located in Wicomico County
- Shad Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shad Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shad Point
- Shad Point is located in Wicomico County
- Silver Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Run have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Run
- Silver Run is located in Wicomico County
- Tall Timbers Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers Park
- Tall Timbers Park is located in Wicomico County
- Timberlake
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
- Timberlake is located in Wicomico County
- Trace Hollow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trace Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trace Hollow
- Trace Hollow is located in Wicomico County
- Twiggs Corner
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twiggs Corner
- Twiggs Corner is located in Wicomico County
- Walnut
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Sandy Point
How Far From Eden to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Eden to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Eden and extending to:
- Princess Anne, which is the Seat of Somerset County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could walk a straight line from Eden to Annapolis, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 86 miles [138.4 km] to the west northwest (WNW). 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 shortest distance<8> 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).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,563 miles [10,562.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,442 miles [7,148.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Eden. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Eden) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Eden. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2807, Longitude: -75.6510 In this case, the coordinates for Eden 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Eden 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 Eden, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Eden 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 307.122 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.471 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.382 degrees. |