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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 Edgewater, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Edgewater and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Edgewater:
    • 39.325941, -76.448295
    • 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 Edgewater
  • 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 Edgewater ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Edgewater.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Edgewater.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 30 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Anne Arundel County
      • This Edgewater is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Edgewater.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Edgewater is located in Jefferson County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Edgewater.
    • British Columbia
      • This Edgewater lies 2,060 miles [3,315.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Edgewater is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,517 miles [2,441.4 km]<1> to the west of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Edgewater.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Edgewater is located in Sussex County and lies 77 miles [123.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Edgewater.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Edgewater is located in Broward County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Edgewater.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Edgewater is located in Hillsborough County and lies 845 miles [1,359.9 km] to the south southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Edgewater.
      • Volusia County
      • This Edgewater is located in Volusia County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km] to the south southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Volusia County community of Edgewater.
    • Georgia
      • Fayette County
      • This Edgewater is located in Fayette County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Edgewater.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Edgewater is located in Cook County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Edgewater.
    • Indiana
      • Porter County
      • This Edgewater is located in Porter County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Porter County community of Edgewater.
    • Kentucky
      • Pike County
      • This Edgewater is located in Pike County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Edgewater.
    • Louisiana
      • Ouachita Parish
      • This Edgewater is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 989 miles [1,591.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Edgewater.
    • Michigan
      • Benzie County
      • This Edgewater is located in Benzie County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benzie County community of Edgewater.
      • Berrien 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 Michigan community of Edgewater [Berrien County].
    • New Jersey
      • Bergen 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 New Jersey community of Edgewater [Bergen County].
    • New York
      • Cayuga County
      • This Edgewater is located in Cayuga County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km]<1> to the north of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cayuga County community of Edgewater.
      • Erie County
      • This Edgewater is located in Erie County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km] to the north northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Edgewater.
    • North Carolina
      • Carteret 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 Edgewater [Carteret County].
    • Ohio
      • Cuyahoga 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 Edgewater [Cuyahoga County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny 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 Edgewater [Allegheny County].
    • South Carolina
      • Sumter County
      • This Edgewater is located in Sumter County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Edgewater.
    • Tennessee
      • Rhea County
      • This Edgewater is located in Rhea County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rhea County community of Edgewater.
    • Vermont
      • Washington County
      • This Edgewater is located in Washington County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Edgewater.
    • Virginia
      • Grayson 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 Virginia community of Edgewater [Grayson County].
      • Hampton City
      • This Edgewater is located in Hampton City and lies 155 miles [249.4 km]<1> to the south of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampton City community of Edgewater.
      • Norfolk City
      • This Edgewater is located in Norfolk City and lies 168 miles [270.4 km] to the south of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Edgewater.
    • Washington
      • King 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 Washington community of Edgewater [King County].
      • Snohomish County
      • This Edgewater is located in Snohomish County and lies 2,329 miles [3,748.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Snohomish County community of Edgewater.
    • West Virginia
      • 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 West Virginia community of Edgewater [Fayette County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Sawyer County
      • This Edgewater is located in Sawyer County and lies 881 miles [1,417.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Edgewater that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sawyer County community of Edgewater.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Edgewater ...

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.

  • Berryhill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berryhill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryhill
    • Berryhill is located in Baltimore County
  • Bowleys Quarters
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowleys Quarters have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowleys Quarters
    • Bowleys Quarters is located in Baltimore County
  • Cedar Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Beach
    • Cedar Beach is located in Baltimore County
  • Dundee Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee Village
    • Dundee Village is located in Baltimore County
  • Golden Ring
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ring
    • Golden Ring is located in Baltimore County
  • Goldentree
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goldentree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldentree
    • Goldentree is located in Baltimore County
  • Hartland Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Run
    • Hartland Run is located in Baltimore County
  • Hartland Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Village
    • Hartland Village is located in Baltimore County
  • High Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Baltimore County
  • Hillbrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillbrook
    • Hillbrook is located in Baltimore County
  • Kings Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
    • Kings Court is located in Baltimore County
  • Maple Crest
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Crest
    • Maple Crest is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Marys Choice
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marys Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marys Choice
      • Marys Choice is located in Baltimore County
    • Middlesex
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlesex have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlesex
      • Middlesex is located in Baltimore County
    • Poplar
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar
      • Poplar is located in Baltimore County
    • Rockaway Beach
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockaway Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockaway Beach
      • Rockaway Beach is located in Baltimore County
    • Rosedale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosedale <5>
    • Shady Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks
      • Shady Oaks is located in Baltimore County
    • Sue Creek Landing
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sue Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sue Creek Landing
      • Sue Creek Landing is located in Baltimore County
    • Turkey Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Point
      • Turkey Point is located in Baltimore County

How Far From Edgewater 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 Edgewater to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Edgewater and extending to:

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Edgewater to Towson, 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 43 miles [69.2 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,854 miles [9,421.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,560 miles [10,557.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,437 miles [7,140.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Edgewater. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.md.us/

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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Edgewater) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Edgewater. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3259, Longitude: -76.4483       In this case, the coordinates for Edgewater 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 Edgewater 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 Edgewater, 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 Edgewater 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 307.513 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.077 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.298 degrees.









 

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